May 17th 2023Uniform
New Year 7 Uniform Guidance
The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:
- promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School
- ensure dress appropriate for the working day
- promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure
Students are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days students clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.
Boys - Year 7 to 9
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Blazer |
Grey blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Trousers |
Plain, Charcoal formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric. |
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Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
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Jumper |
Plain grey stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Boys - Year 10 to 11
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Blazer |
Black blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Trousers |
Plain, black formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric. |
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Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
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Jumper |
Plain black stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Boys - All Years
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Tie |
College tie (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Shoes |
Plain black formal Leather shoes. No boots, canvas shoes, trainers or suede shoes should be worn. Shoes must not have coloured soles or trims. Coloured laces are not permitted, they must be black. |
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Socks |
Plain grey or black socks. |
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PE/Games |
Training shoes, white socks, white shorts, red football socks, football boots, shin pads, gum-shield and towel. Games shirts are a red polo top with school badge and/or a red/ white rugby top with white collar. (Available from uniform suppliers). Black and Red Tracksuits/ Red sweatshirts with School badge/ CDS Sport rain jacket are a welcome addition but not essential. (No Hoodies) |
- Denim, brushed cotton or corduroy trousers are forbidden.
- Coats should be removed during lessons and NO hoodies or sweatshirts should be worn in replacement of a coat or jumper.
- Hats, scarves and gloves should NOT be worn in the school building.
- Extreme hairstyles or colours will not be permitted.
Girls - Year 7 to 9
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Blazer |
Grey blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Trousers |
Plain, Charcoal formal trousers with school logo (available from uniform suppliers). No other trousers are permitted. |
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Skirt |
Box pleated skirt in the school tartan (available from uniform suppliers) |
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Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
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Jumper |
Plain grey stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Girls - Year 10 to 11
|
Blazer |
Black blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers) |
|---|---|
|
Trousers |
Plain, Charcoal formal trousers with school logo (available from uniform suppliers). No other trousers are permitted. |
|
Skirt |
Box pleated skirt in the school tartan (available from uniform suppliers) |
|
Shirt |
Plain white with shirt-type collar. The shirt can be long or short sleeved. |
|
Jumper |
Plain grey stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck. The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless. |
Girls - All Years
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Tie |
College tie (available from uniform suppliers) |
|---|---|
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Shoes |
Plain black formal Leather shoes (low heel). No stilettos, sling backs, canvas shoes, peep toes, trainers, boots or suede shoes should be worn. Coloured laces are not permitted, they must be black. |
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Socks |
Plain grey or black socks. |
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PE/Games |
Training shoes, white socks, white polo blouse with school badge, Black and scarlet skort. Red shorts and Black leggings are optional. Black and Red Tracksuits/ Red sweatshirts with School Badge/ CDS Sport rain jacket are a welcome addition but not essential. (No Hoodies) |
- Coats should be removed during lessons and NO hoodies or sweatshirts should be worn in replacement of a coat or jumper.
- Hats, scarves and gloves should NOT be worn in the school building.
- Extreme hairstyles or colours will not be permitted.
- DISCREET makeup is acceptable for KS4 students only.
- Nail varnish and acrylic nails are NOT acceptable.
Jewellery
- The wearing of jewellery in school can be an obvious source of danger and therefore is forbidden. Students wearing jewellery will be asked to remove it and should they refuse then the Behaviour Policy will be instigated.
- Discreet studs (one per earlobe only) may be worn at the owner’s physical risk where a student has pierced earlobes.
- Body, facial and other ear piercings are considered a danger and MUST NOT be worn for school.
- Students who cannot remove jewellery for any reason may be excluded from lessons and be placed into isolation.
- DISCREET makeup is acceptable for KS4 students only.
- Nail varnish and acrylic nails are NOT acceptable.
Under no circumstances will the school be willing to accept responsibility, financial or otherwise, for the loss on school premises of any items of jewellery worn or brought to school by students.
PE Kit - KS3 & KS4 Core
Boys:
Required Kit:
- Red Charles Dickens Polo Shirt – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon R150 Fully reversible sports top – Scarlet and White – Embroidered with school badge
- White PE sport shorts
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football Boots
- Shin Pads
- Mouth guard
Optional Boys PE kit:
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
Girls:
Required Kit:
- White Charles Dickens Polo Shirt - Embroidered with school badge (also available in girls cut)
- Falcon G203 Black/Scarlet/White Skort
- Falcon ZR38 Black Girls Legging - Embroidered with school badge
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football boots
- Shin Pads
Optional Girls PE kit:
- Red PE sport shorts
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
PE Kit - Examination Based - KS4
Boys:
Required Kit:
- Falcon G920 Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
- Falcon R150 Fully reversible sports top – Scarlet and White – Embroidered with school badge
- White PE sport shorts
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football Boots
- Shin Pads
- Mouth guard
Optional Boys PE kit:
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
Girls:
Required Kit:
- Falcon G925 Girls Cut Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
- Falcon G203 Black/Scarlet/White Skort
- Falcon ZR38 Black Girls Legging - Embroidered with school badge
- White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
- Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
- Trainers
- Football boots
- Shin Pads
Optional Girls PE kit:
- Red PE sport shorts
- Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
- Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
