Dress Code

Sixth Form students are role models for the rest of the Academy and are required to uphold and embody the standards expected of them. Students in the Sixth Form must maintain consistently appropriate personal standards of dress.  

The dress code is designed to support students both in upholding their responsibilities, both as a role model and in not causing offence/embarrassment to others. The dress code is designed to allow a level of choice, while maintaining high professional standards. All students should wear their school lanyard with their photo identification at all times. All students are expected to wear formal, business attire which would be representative of what individuals would be expected to wear in the workplace. 

Business Attire: 

• Shirt and Tie or Blouse 

• Trousers or Skirt* (mid-thigh minimum) 

• A business style dress* 

• Shoes  

• Optional – Jumper / Blazer 

*Unless skirts/dresses are full length black tights must be worn. 

The below offers some guidance on areas that are clearly unacceptable. This list is not exhaustive, and Sixth Form Leadership retain the right to make the final decision.  

Items not permitted: 

• Denim  

• Leather items of clothing other than shoes  

• Hats or caps  

• T-shirts, hooded tops, bodywarmers, items decorated with large insignia 

• Trainers (except for Sports students, see below) 

• Ugg style boots /crocs / sliders /flip flops 

• Leggings 

Students who study Sport will be required to purchase a Sixth Form Kit, this can be worn along with trainers when they have Sport lessons. Students who study Performing Arts will have an Academy T-Shirt which can be worn with leggings or trousers. Any day where students do not have a Sport/Performing Arts lesson they are required to conform to the above dress code.