Parent Guidance
Principles: School identity and a work ethic are improved by the wearing of full school uniform. The uniform requirements below are compulsory, unless stated.
Girls Uniform
Black school blazer with school badge.
Black school skirt (at least knee length and without a split hem) or school tailored trousers (corduroy or denim material, tapered trousers, tight fitting and/or short miniskirts are not acceptable).
Plain white shirt or blouse, that has a collar suitable for wearing a tie, worn inside skirt/trousers.
Black and red striped school tie.
Black V neck pullover with red stripe around the neck. This may be worn under the blazer but not instead of it.
Plain black or white socks or black or flesh coloured tights.
Low heeled PLAIN black shoes (internal heel below 2 inches). Shoes with coloured soles or markings, sandals, trainers or canvas shoes (including pumps) are not allowed. Footwear extending above the ankle is only acceptable for journeys to and from school in bad weather. Students must change into approved footwear in the school buildings. If any student attends school wearing incorrect footwear they will be provided with plain, black plimsolls to wear during the day.
Boys Uniform
Black school blazer with school badge.
Black school tailored trousers (corduroy or denim is not acceptable).
Plain white shirt, that has a collar suitable for wearing a tie, worn inside trousers.
Black and red striped school tie.
Black V neck pullover with red stripe around the neck. This may be worn under the blazer but not instead of it.
Plain black or grey socks.
Low heeled PLAIN black shoes (internal heel below 2 inches). Shoes with coloured soles or markings, sandals, trainers or canvas shoes (including pumps) are not allowed. Footwear extending above the ankle is only acceptable for journeys to and from school in bad weather. Students must change into approved footwear in the school buildings. If any student attends school wearing incorrect footwear they will be provided with plain, black plimsolls to wear during the day.
Girls’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School red polo shirt.
Black shorts.
Black tracksuit bottoms.
Plain black sports socks.
Training shoes.
Optional Girls’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School black sweat top for outdoor PE only (optional).
The Radclyffe School black tracksuit top (optional).
Boys’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School red polo shirt.
Black shorts.
Plain black sports socks/football socks.
Training shoes and football boots for football/rugby.
Trainers must be worn in all sports halls.
Plain Black tracksuits bottoms (in cold weather).
Optional Boys’ Physical education kit
The Radclyffe School black sweat top for outdoor PE only (optional).
The Radclyffe School black tracksuit top (optional).
School Bags
A school bag is essential and all students are expected to bring one to school each day.
Jewellery
An inexpensive wrist watch is the only item of jewellery allowed. Ear-rings, ear and nose studs, chains, bracelets and finger rings are not allowed and if worn by students will be confiscated.
Hair and Make Up
Make up, including false lashes, is not to be worn in school or to and from school. Nail polish and acrylic nails are not permitted.
Hair should be kept to a reasonable length. Exaggerated styles and colours will not be permitted e.g. shaved heads, shaved patterns or colours that are not natural hair colours. A plain black headscarf may be worn.
Electronic Equipment and Mobile Phones
Mobile telephones, pagers and other electronic equipment are not allowed in school and if seen or heard will be confiscated.
We would also like you to know that:
Denim, cardigans, football shirts, hooded and leather jackets or coats with large offensive emblems on them are not acceptable.
Aerosol deodorants and fragrances are not permitted.
Students should not bring into school any items that may be a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others, e.g. laser pens, knives or imitation guns. If students are found in possession of a dangerous item they risk exclusion.
Please note that all confiscated items are available at the school office to the student after six school weeks or they can be collected, at any time during school office hours, by the student’s parent only.
