Dress Code

The dress code below is taken from our Post 16 Handbook:

9.  DRESS CODE

Students in the 6th Form wear smart, formal clothing of their own choice, as would be worn in a professional or managerial environment.  This can take the form of a suit or separates.

                                                       SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE

 Girls:

• Shirts and other tops must not be low cut and must cover the cleavage and midriff.  T-shirts and tops with thin straps are not acceptable as outerwear.
• Trousers should not be tight fitting and leggings should only be worn under a skirt or dress. 
• Skirts and dresses should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
• Shoes should be smart and suitable for moving round the Academy (trainers, stilettos, Ugg boots, sandals and flip-flops are not acceptable).
• Discreet facial make-up, nail varnish and jewellery may be worn.

Boys:

•  Shirts can be either long or short sleeved and should be worn with a tie at all times.  The shirt should cover the midriff and v-line around the neck.
• Trousers should not be tight fitting and should cover the whole leg.
• Shoes should be smart and suitable for moving round the Academy (trainers, sandals, combat style boots and flip-flops are not acceptable).

Girls and Boys:

• Garments made of denim, or hooded tops, are not acceptable.
• Piercings should be discreet.

In warm weather, during the summer term

• Boys may wear a plain coloured polo shirt with a small logo and no tie, together with a pair of trousers.
• Plimsoll style shoes of one colour, with laces (not slip-ons), may be worn.
• Girls may wear a pair of tailored shorts which sit no higher than 3 inches above the knee.

Examples of inappropriate dress include:

• Shorts of ¾ length trousers (all trousers should be full length)
• Hats (within class or the Sixth Form Centre)
• Offensive slogans
• Leggings or inappropriately short skirts
• Low-slung jeans, ripped or torn jeans, or underwear ‘on show’

This list is not exhaustive and individual judgements may be made by the Sixth Form Management.