From September 2023 the coloured striped ties will be assigned to year groups.
Year 7 Purple, Year 8 Red, Year 9 Yellow, Year 10 Green and Year 11 Blue
Students in years 8, 9 & 10 will have until September 2024 to move from their house colour tie to their year colour tie.
The tie should be worn with 5 double stripes visible or the width of a piece of A4 below the knot.
Navy blazer with school crest in blue* (Compulsory) or sew-on badges can be purchased from Baker and Son and sewn onto a plain navy blue blazer.
Navy V-neck pullover with school crest* (Optional to be worn under the blazer)
Plain blue/black out-door coat (no leather or denim)
Year 11 students wear a white shirt to identify them as the senior year group.
* Available with school logo from school supplier
Plain black shoes (No trainers or canvas type shoes)
Plain black flat walking shoes – Max. heel height 4cms. Max Sole 2cms
Our Muslim students have slight amendments to their dress code:-
You can purchase the uniform including ties and the PE kit from Baker & Son or visit www.bakerandsonschoolwear.co.uk.
29 New Street, Wellington, TF1 1LU
All items must be logo free
ALL ARTICLES OF CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED
Compulsory PE Clothing (4 items):
Optional PE Clothing:
Compulsory Footwear:
Compulsory Safety Equipment:
Suitable plain, dark coloured hair bands to tie back long hair
Compulsory PE Clothing (4 Items):
Optional PE Clothing
Compulsory Footwear:
Compulsory Safety Equipment:
Suitable plain, dark coloured hair bands to tie back long hair
Any other sports clothing will not be permitted during PE lessons or in extra-curricular activities
Any items of PE kit can be personally initialled for a cost of £3 via Baker and Son
* Available with school logo from school supplier, unbranded items can also be worn.
Students not participating in active P.E. lessons are still required to bring their P.E. kit with them to Alternative arrangements will be made for these students. Towels are required for showering - Please note that aerosol cans are not allowed on the premises, this means roll-on deodorants must be used instead of the spray variety.
Shoes should be plain black and logo free. Black trainers are not permitted. Shoes with Velcro fastenings are allowed. Slingback, boots, or clog type footwear are not permitted. Canvas type footwear is not appropriate, as during the winter months students’ feet become wet and uncomfortable throughout the day. This has resulted in a number of cases where students have had to contact parents to bring alternative footwear into school.
Trainers may not be worn in School at anytime. They should not be worn to and from School. A Doctor’s note is required for the wearing of trainers for medical reasons.
Cosmetics other than a discreet amount or mascara or foundation for girls should not be worn. Eyebrows should be natural and not tinted.
Any student whose appearance represents an extreme of fashion, as determined by the Senior Leadership Team, will be deemed to have isolated themselves from the school until their appearance is suitable.
Students should not replace items of uniform with other fashion accessories, i.e. sweaters with hoodies, etc.
The approved skirt is a black knee length pleated design. This must not be tight fitting and the hem of the skirt must be on the knee. Trousers must be straight leg only. Skinny fit or tight trousers are not acceptable.
Nail varnish and nail extensions are not allowed in school. Students are involved in many activities and again, nail extensions can cause injury.
Breaches of uniform may constitute: (examples only) Incorrect footwear, Non regulation skirt or trousers, Shaved patterns or extreme hairstyles, Jewellery, piercings other than in ear lobes, non-natural hair colour, bracelets or charity bands. For such breaches students will be deemed to have removed themselves from mainstream school until their appearance is deemed acceptable. For repeated instances the School Exclusion Policy may then be applied.
If there are persistent cases of uniform breach, then a student may be placed in the Behaviour Recovery Room or in another suitable location away from mainstream lessons depending on room availability. Possible reasons for not authorising permission may be as follows; forged note, deliberate attempt to deceive or violate the rules. There may be other reasons that will apply depending on particular circumstances.
Students should take pride in their uniform and wear it Coats and other items should not be worn as a replacement of the blazer/jumper. This includes days where students wear PE kit.
Jewellery is not permitted except for one pair of small gold or silver studs earrings worn in the ear lobe (no jewels). Other piercings are not allowed.
Excessive hairstyles, shaved patterns, panels or lines, non-natural hair colour and false eyelashes are not permitted.
Temporary breaches of uniform must be supported by a parental signed note. The note must also be countersigned by the student’s Pastoral Manager. This will count as a first instance. For a second instance in each half term students will be deemed to have removed themselves from mainstream school until their appearance is compliant. For repeated instances the School Exclusion Policy may then be applied.
Please note pre-loved uniform items can be obtained from our uniform ‘swap shop’ for a voluntary donation. Please email reception@charlton.uk.com for further details.
We thank you for your support in ensuring a consistent approach, which will hopefully support all children. If you are in doubt about any aspect of school uniform, please consult the school before making a purchase.