Sixth Form students are expected to dress appropriately for learning and act as role models for the rest of the school. Staff are entitled to engage with students over their appearance and exercise judgement over what is suitable within the framework of this dress code. Ultimately the Head of Sixth Form will have the final judgement on the suitability of clothing and has the right to adapt the policy any time.

• A collared shirt, polo shirt or t-shirt are acceptable.Exposure of the abdomen is unacceptable, as are strapless, backless and excessively low-cut tops or vest tops.
• Suit jacket, blazer, jumper, cardigan and smart hoodies are all acceptable.
• Smart trousers, cargo trousers, tracksuit bottoms or jeans are acceptable (no excessively ripped jeans)
• Skirts and dresses should not be too short (mid-thigh length at the shortest)
• Tailored Shorts and sport shorts are acceptable (mid-thigh length at the shortest)
• Smart shoes, boots or trainers (no flip flops, sliders or crocs)
• Hats and headwear are banned other than for religious purposes.

• Unconventional hair styles and extreme and unnatural colours are not acceptable.
• Tattoos should be discreet and not on the face or throat.  If possible to do so, tattoos should be covered.
• Conventional jewellery/earrings are acceptable.

Items of value: Items of value (expensive mobile phones, jewellery, iPads, laptops, significant amounts of money, etc.) are brought into the Academy at the pupil’s own risk. We cannot accept liability for loss of valuables. Mobile phones and ipods may be used in the Sixth Form Area but not around the main school.

Lanyards must be worn at all times

Students who arrive at school in items not permitted within the dress code will be asked to go home and change into suitable clothing.