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Uniform

At Clarendon, we recognise the benefits of school uniform and are proud that our students are smart – they are our best ambassadors. We believe that our uniform:

  • Promotes high standards and a sense of community.
  • Supports inclusion.
  • Is fair to students from different backgrounds.

At Clarendon we also recognise that students need to express their individuality and sense of identity, especially in their teenage years, and so our uniform is based on key non-negotiables with some limited freedoms to allow for personal expression.

5.1 Uniform Essentials for All Seasons

  1. Blazer (required):

Navy Clarendon blazer with embroidered school logo. Students must have blazers on at the following times:

  • When they walk through the gate in the mornings
  • When they enter a classroom
  • When they exit a classroom
  • Anytime they are wearing a coat: the blazer should always be put on before a coat.

If a student does not have a blazer to put on, or if they refuse to use one from the Uniform Shop, they should be sent to Behaviour Hub. Blazers can be removed at break and lunch times, and in lessons in with the teacher’s permission.

  1. Plain White Shirt (required):

The Shirt must have a folded down collar, and have no logos/decorations. Shirts must be tucked in during the school day unless playing sport at breaks and lunches. Ties must be done up.

  1. Tie (required):

Navy, royal blue and white Clarendon tie.

  1. Jumper (optional):

A V-necked woollen-style grey jumper. This can be worn in addition to the blazer, and not as alternative. No other jumpers are permitted.

  1. Trousers or Skirt (required):

Black/Grey formal trousers/shorts in wool/polyester business style - no jeans or leggings to be worn as trousers. Socks that are mostly black or white should be worn with the trousers. As an alternative to the trousers, students may wear the Clarendon checked skirt with box-pleat. Skirts must not be rolled up.  Black tights, plain black leggings (no visible logo/pattern) or black knee-length socks can be worn with the skirt. For comfort, some students may choose to wear mostly black or white ankle socks over tights/leggings.

  1. Footwear (required):

Footwear (shoes or ankle boots) should be suitable for school. By this we mean that they should be plain black and fully made of a polishable leather-type material. Shoes must not have high heels for health and safety reasons around site, or partially be made of canvas.  If you are in any doubt, please refer to our Acceptable shoe guidance on the website, or the image below.

  1. Ex-Clarendon Uniform:

We do recognise that some students may still be wearing items that were part of the previous uniform expectations, and we support this for environmental and financial reasons.Final decisions about suitability of uniform rest with the school.

5.2 Coats/Outer Wear

Coats can be worn in between lessons and at break/lunchtimes on top of a blazer. We define a coat to be an extra top layer that either fully zips or buttons up and that is large enough to fit over the full school uniform. Baseball caps/hats, hoods, scarves and gloves must be removed in lessons.

5.3 Accessories

Jewellery items that are not allowed in school at all for health and safety reasons are:

  • Hoop (nose) or bar piercings (ear or nose), as these could get caught and pulled in busy areas of the school. 
  • Facial or body piercings that cannot be safely removed or covered for practical lessons.  

Earrings must be studs or small hoops (no larger than a 5p coin). Other piercings are acceptable so long as they are studs.  Any student unable to remove their piercing for fear of it sealing up will be given a clear plastic equivalent (retainer).  All jewellery is brought into school at the risk of the student; the school cannot be held responsible for items that become damaged, lost or stolen. Students will be asked to cover or remove items that could pose a risk to health and safety in certain lessons and need to be willing to do so. If students are concerned about leaving precious items in their blazers or bags during lessons such as PE, they should leave them at home for safekeeping.  For some practical lessons, students may be asked to remove jewellery items, nail varnish and/or tie long hair up, and need to be willing to comply.  

5.4 Hair and Make-Up

All students are free to style their hair as they wish, except for any styles that could cause offence e.g. a word or logo shaved into the head. Students can wear hair accessories and colour their hair if they wish to do so. Hair colour is not mandated but extreme styles will be reviewed by the Headteacher if necessary.  Students can wear make-up that is deemed suitable for a professional/working environment.

5.5 Nails and Eyelashes

Students can have coloured nail polish if they wish but acrylic/false nails are not allowed for health and safety reasons.  Nails must be short enough that they pose no safety risk in practical lessons.

False eyelashes can be worn if they do not obstruct the student’s vision in any way.

5.6 The Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will be staffed by a member of the SLT and a member of the Inclusion Team, at the beginning of the school day, and at the end. 

The item(s) borrowed will need to be exchanged with a personal piece of property from the student.  This acts as a guarantee that the borrowed piece of uniform will be returned. A member of staff will from the Inclusion Team will be in the Uniform Shop at 3pm to receive any items borrowed, and exchange for any personal items.  All swapped items will be stored in the lockable filing cabinets in the Uniform Shop.

If the Uniform Shop does not have the correct item(s), the member of staff issuing uniform will give the student a dated and timed note that will cover them for that day only. A new note will need to be issued every day, as uniform deliveries arrive regularly and out of stock items will be replenished.

5.7 Checking Uniform in Lessons

All students must be wearing the correct uniform (less those with permission), including a blazer entering the classroom.  Teacher checks uniform (e.g. coat off, blazer on, shoes correct, trousers/skirt worn correctly) and follows the school system if their uniform is incorrect (ask to correct, check for note/Yellow Book entry, send to Behaviour Hub if there is refusal/no note or YB entry).  Teachers may give permission at this stage to remove blazers.  Any student who request to leave the room for any reason must wear their blazer on exit.

5.8 Incorrect Uniform Around Site

Any student seen with incorrect uniform around site, and no note from the Uniform Shop should be sent to the Behaviour Hub immediately if they cannot be fixed on the spot. They will previously have been given the chance to fix this and have chosen not to do so. Students with an Out of Lesson Slip and no blazer, should be sent back to their lesson to get their blazer.

5.9 Uniform Reasonable Adjustments      

All reasonable adjustments to uniform must be authorised by the Headteacher.  Only those with medical evidence will be authorised.   

5.10 Supporting Students with Uniform     

We will always do our best to support families who need help with uniform. If you need help, please contact your child's Head of Year:

We understand that there will be occasional issues with uniform. To support students with these issues we have a stock of uniform within school to lend students on a day-to-day basis. This means that any uniform issues can be corrected quickly and allow students to return to lessons. Students who refuse to correct issues with uniform will be dealt with in line with our behaviour policy. This means that students will need to remain in the Behaviour Hub until this is rectified. You can support us with this by emailing us with an explanation of the problems you are facing before your child arrives at school. Please send the email to  axs@clarendonacademy.com.

Where to buy your child’s uniform

Clarendon uniform can be purchased from: Scholars School Wear Specialists

55/56 Fore Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8ET

Tel: 01225 753586

Click here to visit their website