Uniform
The following is applicable to both Boys and Girls
Hair should be its natural colour and worn in an off the face style. Any pupil whose hair obscures their face will be required to tie it back for safety reasons, particularly in practical lessons. No extremes of fashion in cut, style or colour are acceptable. Short hair must not be cut shorter than ‘grade 2’.
Make-up, false nails and nail polish are not permitted.
Jewellery may not be worn (including earrings or studs) with the exception of a wristwatch.
Facial piercings, tongue piercings, etc are NOT permitted. Any pupil with a piercing of this type will be required to remove it IMMEDIATELY, again for safety reasons in our busy school.
Any form of baseball caps and hats must NOT be worn in the school building.
Any form of hooded sweatshirt/jackets must NOT be worn in the school building.
Girls' Uniform
Black blazer with school badge.
Optional black jumper with school crest, NO other jumpers or cardigans are permitted (optional in KS4 only).
Mid-grey knee-length or longer skirt or pinafore dress OR black tailored trousers. (Football shorts or similar should NOT be worn under skirts. If the skirt is of the appropriate length and style then they are not necessary).
White plain shirt with school tie.
School ties and shirts must be worn correctly, i.e. top buttons fastened, and ties knotted to the throat and of a length approximating to the waistband of the skirt/trousers of the wearer.
Plain black socks OR black plain tights.
Dark colour, flat shoes – NO boots or training shoes of any description are to be worn. NO canvas shoes. NO logos.
No jewellery may be worn including earrings which are no longer allowed.
You are allowed to wear a watch (no smart watches).
Boys' Uniform
Black blazer with school badge.
Optional black jumper with school crest, NO other jumpers are permitted (optional in KS4 only).
Black or charcoal grey school trousers. (Canvas, denim etc. are not acceptable nor are ‘skinny-fit’ trousers. School trousers must also be worn so that the wearer’s underwear is not visible.)
White shirt with school tie.
School ties and shirts must be worn correctly, i.e. top buttons fastened, and ties knotted to the throat and of a length approximating to the waistband of the trousers of the wearer.
Dark socks.
Dark colour sensible shoes that can be polished – NO boots or trainers of any description are to be worn. NO canvas or suede shoes.
No jewellery may be worn including earrings which are no longer allowed.
You are allowed to wear a watch (no smart watches).
Consequences of non-school uniform
Non-uniform items will be taken from pupils and returned at a later time. Persistent transgressors may be withdrawn from lessons and/or receive formal detentions (notification will be given).
In addition to the above uniform guidelines, parents are reminded that mobile phones are not allowed to be used in school. THEY MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AND IN BAGS AT ALL TIMES. The same rules apply to Personal music players (mp3, mp4, iPod etc.), Smart watches and earphones. Any that are visible whilst on the school premises will be confiscated and returned to parents/carers only.
NB Any valuable items brought in to school, such as mobile phones and personal music players, are done so at the pupils’ own risk. School will investigate any such losses but is not liable for any loss or damage incurred and carries no insurance for such items.
PE Kit
CTK-PE-kit.pdfThe new design PE kit utilises the colours in our school badge and is made with new fabric technology that is best suited to a sports environment. The PE department wanted to make sure that this PE kit met with the needs and wants of our pupils so we met with a large group of our pupils in Years 7-11 who all have different experiences of PE and school sport – some who only take part in physical activity in PE lessons, others who have represented the school in a range of sports and those who have been sports leaders.
This has been the result of listening to our pupils, which allows them to choose what they would like to wear in their PE lessons based on a range of options available to them. It is important that our pupils feel comfortable and confident in their PE lessons and what they wear can massively influence this.
This kit is available from Whittakers.
Choices available:
A choice of a V neck fitted polo shirt OR a buttoned polo shirt. A choice or a skort (skirt with shorts sewn in) OR shorts. A choice of a hoodie or a reversible top*. Black sports socks for all pupils. Trainers for ALL pupils/football boots are highly recommended for Football and Rugby but not compulsory. *The reversible top will be used by ALL the boys’ sports teams in fixtures against other schools
Optional items:
Black sports leggings – full length for all pupils**. Black long Sleeve base layer for all pupils**. **The optional items MUST be worn UNDER the shorts or skort. Please take into account when thinking about sizes.
There is the option for those pupils taking GCSE and BTEC courses in Years 10 and 11 to have this printed on the back of their polo shirt at an added cost. Pupils will also be able to have their initials printed on their items at an added cost.