School Uniform

Parent Guidance

For updated information on where to obtain The Radclyffe School Uniform please click here.

We insist that school uniform is worn by all students during school hours, whilst travelling to and from school and on all other occasions. The school uniform approved by the School Governors is:

Girls Uniform

Black school blazer with The Radclyffe School emblem.

Black school skirt with The Radclyffe School emblem or Black school tailored trousers with The Radclyffe School emblem.

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.

A plain, black headscarf may be worn.

Plain black socks that cover above the ankle or black/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 acceptable. 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 the incorrect footwear they will be provided with plain, black regulation school plimsolls to wear during the day.

Please click here to download a brochure of recommended suitable school shoes.

Boys Uniform

Black school blazer with with The Radclyffe School emblem.

Black school tailored trousers with The Radclyffe School emblem.

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 that cover above the ankle.

Please click here to download a brochure of recommended suitable school shoes.

Boys’ Physical education kit

The Radclyffe School red polo shirt. (Please note that polo shirts for Year 8-11 are only available whilst stocks last, after which time new T-Shirts will need to be purchased)

The Radclyffe School 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.

Uniform Socks

In order to maintain a high standard of uniform the socks shown below are NOT ALLOWED to be worn in school. Students in incorrect socks will be sent home to change into the correct uniform.

Uniform Trousers

In order to maintain a high standard of uniform the trousers shown belwo are NOT ALLOWED to be worn in school. Students in incorrect trousers will be sent home to change into the correct uniform.

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, Ipods 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:

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.

Zipped and pullover hoodies, Cardigans, football shirts, Denim or leather jackets/coats are not allowed. They will be confiscated for 6 weeks or until parents collect them from school. If in any doubt, please click here to see some examples of hoodies that are not allowed in school.

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.

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