Uniform
Years 7 – 11
The school uniform is as follows:
- A school blazer is compulsory for Years 7 –11
- Blazer: Black (with school badge)
- Skirt: Black skirt worn to the knee (jersey material is not acceptable)
- Trousers: Black, uniform style only
- Jumper: Black v-neck (with green stripe)
- Shirt: Plain white (long or short sleeved)
- Coat: Plain black or neutral colour (any length, reflective strips are advised)
- Shoes: Sturdy, low-heeled, plain black (canvas shoes, platform soles, wedges, high heels or Converse/Vans style are not allowed).
- Tights: Plain black or skin toned.
- Socks: Plain black (not sports socks).
All uniform is available through Stevensons either online at https://www.stevensons.co.uk/ or from their store directly at: Stevensons, 131-135 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3XS
Jewellery
Students are permitted to wear a wrist watch (no smart watches) and one small stud earring in each ear. If there is more than one piercing, the lowest hole should be used. Facial or body jewellery, including a tongue stud, are not allowed. Permanent tattoos are unacceptable.
Make up and Eyelashes
Only a discreet amount of makeup may be worn. False eyelashes/eyelash extensions should not be worn.
Hair Styles
Hair colour should be natural, with no extreme styles or obviously unnatural hair colours. This includes dip dyed and ombre styles. No fashion hair accessories to be worn. Headbands should be plain navy blue or black only.
Nail Varnish
Nail Varnish should not be worn. False nails, gels, acrylics etc. are also not allowed.
Any student choosing to wear a headscarf must wear a secure lightweight one piece navy blue headscarf without pins.
All uniform and possessions must be clearly and permanently named.
Uniform and Equipment for Physical Education
Compulsory
- Black and Racing Green Polo Shirt (school badge) – school uniform style
- Black Shorts – school uniform style
- Black football socks – school uniform style
- White ankle socks (When inside)
- Sports Trainers (non-marking soles)
- Football boots
- Gum shield - For rugby
- Shin pads - For football
Optional Items
- Tracksuit (sold as separate items or as a set) – Plain black bottoms, school badge by the pocket. Alternatively students can wear any plain black tracksuit bottoms.
- Micro Fleece– black with PE logo
All of the above are available from Stevensons . There will also be a number of pop up shops held at the school. Dates of which will be advertised in Action Packed Adeyfield.
Any student choosing to wear a headscarf must wear a secure lightweight one piece black headscarf without pins.
Post 16 Dress Code
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Expectations |
Guidance & Restrictions |
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Skirt or full length smart trousers |
No shorts No blue or coloured denim: jeans, jackets, shorts or other accessories. No jean-style trousers (cotton trousers that look like jeans are not acceptable) No combat, sports excessively patterned or frayed trousers No mini or leather skirts No leggings (unless black and worn under a skirt of an appropriate length), ski pants or footless tights No jeggings No hooded tops: a hood on a jacket acceptable No leather trousers No sweatshirts No tops with an obvious logo |
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Top with sleeves |
Sleeves may be short or long. No strappy tops Style to cover cleavage and midriff Shirt should have a collar Boys must wear a collared shirt with a tie |
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Shoes, sandals or leather boots |
No flip flops or sandals without a strap at back No trainers or Converse shoes/boots, Vans or Dr Marten style boots No rubber soled shoes |
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Tailored jacket |
Optional, not denim or leather |
Formal occasions (when Post 16 students represent the school, including presenting assemblies)
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Expectations |
Guidance & restrictions |
|---|---|
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BLACK skirt of reasonable length or BLACK full length smart trousers |
As above |
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BLACK or WHITE top with sleeves |
As above Boys shirt and tie with jacket |
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BLACK shoes, sandals or leather boots |
As above |
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BLACK tailored jacket |
Optional |
- This dress code indicates the standard of dress expected of Post 16 students. Hats and outdoor clothing should not be worn in school. Students who attend school or school functions wearing inappropriate clothing may be sent home to change.
- A single discreet nose stud may be worn. Other facial jewellery and visible tattoos are not acceptable. Students’ hair colours must be those which are naturally occurring colours (for example no purple, but brown or blonde are acceptable).
- For PE activities, students must bring sports clothing which is not worn in school during the day.
- All 6th form students need to wear their ID lanyard when on the school premises.
Second Hand School Uniform
We at Old School Uniform (OSU) have a number of parents currently registered with us looking for preloved uniform items from your school.
We are pleased to say many parents have already benefited from being a part of OSU and we are keen to ensure many more do.
If you are a parent of leavers or a parent with children moving years, who may have uniform items your children no longer require, please register at OSU (https://www.oldschooluniform.co.uk/register) where you are able to add uniform items either to give away or sell. In doing so, you will help other parents.
Please note that Old School Uniform is free to use, free to register and we do not take any commission for anything sold or given away on the site.