Uniform

A smart appearance is expected at all times whilst representing the school. We are proud of our uniform and when worn, we expect our pupils to promote the school in a positive manner.

Blazers: Blazers must be worn to and from school and for assembly.

Ties: Ties are compulsory if wearing a blue shirt. They must be worn neatly. Shirts must be tucked in with top buttons done up. 

Skirts: Skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee.

Shoes: No boots or open-toed shoes are permitted. Shoes should be flat, i.e. not high-heeled or excessively platformed.

Socks: White ankle socks should be worn with the summer dress and navy plain tights worn with the kilt.

Hair: Hair should be worn in a neat and manageable style. No hair dye is permitted, and hair gel is permitted only to keep hair tidy, not for elaborate hairstyles. Shoulder-length or longer hair must be tied back, and short hair must not touch the collar or fall below the eyebrows. No extreme hairstyles are permitted.

Make-up and Jewellery:

• A named wristwatch may be worn from Year 3 upwards.
• Those with pierced ears may wear stud sleepers only. These must be removed during PE, this is required for health and safety reasons.
• Nail varnish and makeup are not permitted.

A smart appearance is expected at all times whilst representing the school.  We are proud of our uniform and when worn, we expect our pupils to promote the school in a positive manner.

Blazers: Blazers must be worn for registration, assemblies and whenever students are moving around the School.  They may be removed during lessons only with permission from staff. 

Shirt/Blouses: Shirts must be tucked in and top buttons should be done up.  Blouses must not hang below jumpers/blazers.

Trousers: Trousers must be of an appropriate length (the hem must rest on the surface of the shoe).

Shorts: Grey, tailored shorts are available from the uniform shop and can be worn with the rest of the uniform.

Skirts: Skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee.  Students must not roll the waistband of their skirt. 

Ties: Ties are compulsory if wearing a grey shirt. Ties should be worn neatly.

Socks/Tights: Black/nude tights should be worn with the skirt uniform.  During the summer term and up to half-term in the Autumn term, plain white ankle socks are allowed.  Black or grey socks should be worn with school trousers and shorts.  Any other colour or branded socks are not permitted.  This includes white sport socks.  Students can bring sports socks for Games lessons if they wish but must not wear them with their school uniform.

Coats: Outdoor coats should be plain in colour with no large non-school logos.  Coats should be suitable for school and offer protection from the weather, therefore denim and leather are not appropriate.  Hoodies or non-school jumpers under blazers are not appropriate to wear to and from School.

Shoes: All students should wear plain black leather style shoes that can be polished.  Black trainers such as Nike Air Force, Vans or Converse are not permitted.  Shoes should be flat, shoelaces should also be in a good state, tied in a bow and clean.

Hair: Hair should be worn in a neat, clean and manageable style at all times.

• Hair colouring is permitted provided that the effect is natural.
• Shoulder-length or long hair must be tied back in Years 7 - 9.
• Students in Years 10 – 11 and Sixth Form may wear their hair down, but it must look tidy and be tied back for certain activities, such as Science experiments or PE lessons.

Earrings: Should be one small, circular stud only in each earlobe and not any other style of earring including small hoops or shapes.  The earrings can be either silver or gold in colour.  No stones are permitted.  Cartilage piercings should not have an earring in them. 

Make-up and Jewellery: Nail varnish, acrylic nails, false lashes and make-up are not permitted for students in Years 7-11. We know that acrylic nails are popular during holiday times for some students but these need to be removed before the start of term.  No jewellery is permitted either (i.e. rings, bracelets, ankle bracelets, necklaces) for students in Years 7-11. 

School Bag: Back-pack styles are recommended.

Shaving: Students should be clean shaved.

Tattoos and piercings: visible tattoos or facial/body piercings are not allowed.

Sports Kit: if students are in normal lessons wearing PE kit, they must ensure that their legs are covered by wearing school-branded tracksuit bottoms or black skins.  Other branded items are not permitted.

School Trips/Enrichment Week/Non-uniform days: If students have permission to wear own clothes during school time the expectation is that they are not wearing tops that expose shoulders or midriffs or shorts that are tight.

Extremely hot weather:  During extremely hot weather we will adapt our uniform expectations (Blazers/ties can be removed, adjustment to Games kit) and all students/families will be informed at the time.

No old Games kit, including old style hoodies are allowed.

Sixth Form students to be observant of the dress code issued.

The Sixth Form dress code guidelines for 2024 follow the gender-neutral uniform policy implemented in the Senior school. The Sixth Form dress code is smart business dress.

• Suit: All students are required to wear a smart suit with a shirt and tie, a skirt suit, a dress suit or a trouser suit. Dresses or skirts must be of an appropriate length. Short stretchy skirts are not acceptable.
• Jackets are compulsory and must be worn.
• Shirt/Top: An appropriately styled shirt or top. No cropped or overly casual tops.
• Jumper: These must be dark in colour, round or v neck.
• Tights: Must be dark or neutral.
• Shoes: Style of own choice but with ‘sensible heels’ (No trainers or plimsolls). School buildings and grounds are not suitable for high heels.
• Outer Coat/Jacket: Smart
• Games: Students are expected to wear Lingfield Sports Kit for both Tuesday afternoon games and fixtures. For ‘off-site’ activities in games, guidance will be given. No old Games kit, including old-style hoodies are allowed.
• Jewellery and Hair: Jewellery should be discreet and appropriate for a business environment. Nose rings are not permitted. Hair should be neat and tidy. Clean-shaven. No body piercings or tattoos should be visible.

Students should check with the Head of Sixth Form if there is any query regarding what is acceptable.