School Uniform

and Equipment List

The school requires students in Years 9, 10 and 11 to wear formal uniform.

Real importance is attached to this aspect of school life, since the wearing of a uniform is an outward sign of the student’s commitment to the school.

Students have to wear the correct school uniform and be consistently smart in their appearance. The school uniform can accommodate faith requirements.

Students are expected to wear full uniform to and from school.

Blazers, ties, jumpers and PE kit must be purchased from our official school uniform suppliers but other items of uniform are available more widely.

Uniform Suppliers

Main School Dress Code 

• Trousers and skirts must be plain black.  Trousers must be full length and tailored at the waist, no cargo pockets, and not excessively long, flared, low waisted, baggy or skin tight.  Skirts are to be the approved style and box pleated.
• Blouses and shirts must be white. All shirts must be tucked in and worn smartly.  If a T- shirt skin is to be worn under a school shirt in cold weather then it must be white, with no visible logos and not visible at the neck.
• Alternatively an optional fitted blue jumper with school logo and purchased from our suppliers will be available to wear under the compulsory blazer should individuals prefer this for warmth. There is no obligation to purchase this item.  Jumpers can only be worn after the October half term. The school blazer is a compulsory piece of uniform which must be worn at all times and is purchased from our uniform suppliers.
• School tie (boys only) - blue with the school logo, worn in a "business” style and not as part of an open neck shirt. Ties should be properly done up with the visible part of the tie approximately 30cms in length. 
• Shoes should be black. Fashion boots, trainers, skate/leisure shoes, mules or flip flops are not allowed.  Any uncertainties should be clarified by contacting the school before the end of term.  Socks should be black or white.  Tights should be black; footless tights of any length are not allowed.
• Headwear, other than faith requirements, is not permitted inside the school buildings.
• Outer wear should be smart. This aspect of the school uniform is especially important, since it is the outsider’s view of Corfe Hills School.  Students are expected to wear full uniform to and from school
• A student’s general appearance should be suitable for school: no “extremes of fashion” in makeup or hairstyles, including colour, are allowed.
• The only jewellery that should be worn is a watch and a pair of studs (plastic nose retainers and smart watches are not allowed).
• Nail polish of any colour is not to be worn and we do not allow any false nails, gel nails or  nail polish.

PE Kit

PE Kit is also supplied via our uniform supplier and the list of compulsory items is below.

1. All students should have a pair of training shoes suitable for use in the sports hall and a pair of studded shoes for the playing field. With the school in the process of building a 3G all weather pitch, Firm Ground or Artificial Pitch boots are mandatory, as the facility will not be able to be used with trainers.
2. All long hair is expected to be tied back in lessons. All jewellery is to be removed for safety reasons. Failure to do so will result in a sanction.
3. Rugby - the wearing of gum shields is recommended by the RFU for any student involved in contact rugby.
4. All items of clothing must be named. Any named lost property will be returned to the student but unnamed items will be kept in Reception for a period of time.
5. Students are permitted to wear non Corfe Hills Branded clothing underneath their PE kit. For example, leggings under the Corfe Hills shorts or base layers under the Corfe Hills    T-shirt.

Sixth Form Dress Code

There is no specific Sixth Form uniform but like any working, professional environment we expect students to adopt a mature approach which means a dress code mirroring the high standards expected in business as we aim to prepare students to become tomorrow’s leaders and managers.

Clothing allowed:

• Shirts/Blouses
• Plain Jumpers/Cardigans
• Ties
• Suits
• Long Trousers
• Dresses/Skirts 
• Black Jeans
• Footwear: Smart shoes or plain black trainers

Hair: Natural colours.

Jewellery: Items of jewellery must be appropriate to a professional working environment.  We allow the wearing of nose studs for Sixth Form students but no other facial piercing. 

Clothing not allowed: Hoodies/zip-ups, Non-black denim, Faded black denim, Non-black trainers, Crop tops, Jogging/sportwear trousers, Leggings, Shorts, Open-toed shoes.

If there is any uncertainty regarding the appropriateness of a particular item please check with the Sixth Form Year Office before purchasing the item.  Any student who is inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change. As a general rule, students should wear clothes which cover their bodies from shoulder to shoulder and down to the knee. 

Equipment Checklist

All students should attend school with the correct equipment as they will not be able to borrow equipment from the school or other students. The full equipment list is listed below for you. Students will need to carry their equipment in a 30cm clear, plastic pencil case. This means that it is easy to check that students have the correct equipment and is also preparing them for their assessments/examinations when they will require a clear pencil case. Sixth Form students will only need to bring a scientific calculator if they are studying a subject that requires one.