Clevedon School

Clevedon School

Uniform

It is Clevedon School policy that all students wear school uniform when attending school.

School uniform:

  • Engenders a sense of community and identity both in and out of school
  • Maintains a purposeful ethos
  • Encourages good self-discipline
  • Promotes equality in terms of appearance
  • Relieves social and financial pressure

OUR UNIFORM SUPPLIER

All our uniform items can be purchased online from: 

Clevedon Schools Uniform – Online ordering direct from Monmark (clevedonschooluniform.com)

Collection of uniform will be from Monsoon at the below address:

Monsoon
63 Teignmouth Road
Clevedon
BS21 6DL

 UniformD - Preloved Uniform and school equipment

We are pleased to announce that our Pre-loved shop is now live! We are selling good quality second hand uniform, PE kit and other items of school equipment (such as revision guides).

You can access it through this link or via www.uniformd.co.uk, click on Uniformd Shop and then search by the school name.

Moving forward; if you have any good quality uniform, PE kit or school equipment that you would like to donate to us please drop this off at main reception for the attention of Miss Mawer, Head of Pupil Premium. Clevedon School branded items are always particularly welcome.

A guide to using the Uniformd platform and some useful information can be found here:  Uniformd - How To Guide

UNIFORM

  • Clevedon School blazer: Blazers must be worn at all times.
  • Clevedon School house tie: Ties must be worn traditionally and to the waist.
  • Full length, plain black tailored trousers: Trousers must cover the ankle. Trousers must be loose fitting at the ankle. Skinny trousers, chinos, leggings, jeans and flares are not permitted. 
  • Plain black tailored knee length skirt: Skirts must not be stretchy and must be tailored to the knee. Tube skirts are not permitted.  Students wearing a skirt must wear black tights (40+ denier). In terms 5-6 these may be replaced with full length plain black socks.
  • White button up, full collared shirt: Shirts can be long or short sleeved but must button up to the collar.  The top button must be done up at all times and shirts tucked in.  Ties must be done up to cover the top button.  
  • Plain black school shoes: Shoes must be black polishable leather/leather look with a distinct low heel. Trainers, canvas shoes and boots are not permitted. Please see the additional guidance. 
  • Plain black socks: Socks must be plain and have no patterns or logos. Socks must cover the ankles. Trainer socks are not permitted.

Optional  

  • Clevedon School Jumper: This must be worn underneath the blazer and does not replace the blazer. Non school uniform jumpers and hoodies must not be worn at any time. 
  • Plain black belt: plain black leather/leather look buckled belt. 

On all of these aspects, the School’s decision is final. As fashions change we reserve the right to update our uniform policies as and when required.

Additional Guidance

Please see below examples of acceptable footwear and trousers/skirts. These lists are not exhaustive and are intended to provide guidance only. If you are unsure on any aspect of uniform, please contact your child’s Head of House for clarification.

Examples of acceptable shoes

 

Examples of unacceptable shoes

 

Examples of correct black trousers and skirts and suppliers

 

 

 

 

 

These lists are not exhaustive and are intended to provide guidance only. Other items are available which adhere to the uniform policy.

If you are unsure on any aspect of uniform, please e-mail your child’s Head of House for clarification before purchasing.

Uniform Examples

 

 

 

SPORTSWEAR: BOYS AND GIRLS

Boys and Girls

  • Clevedon School unisex sports polo (Monsoon)
  • Black football shorts or black skort
  • Clevedon School sports socks – hooped black and gold (Monsoon)
  • Running trainers (no daps or fashion trainers)
  • Football boots
  • White ankle socks
  • Shin pads

Cold Weather - additional PE Kit

  • Clevedon School black and gold reversible rugby shirt (essential for rugby) (Monsoon) 
  • Unisex Clevedon School 1/4 zip jumper (Monsoon)
  • Plain black jogging bottoms
  • Clevedon leggings - The only leggings we accept are the 'Clevedon logo leggings' which can only be purchased from our school supplier (Monsoon).

 Other Optional Sports Items:

  • Gum shields are advisable for all contact sports.

Dance

Students may wear their PE kit or BLACK dance wear, i.e. jogging bottoms/leggings, T-shirt etc. Jazz shoes are optional as students may go barefoot. Trainers are not permitted in the Dance Studio.

HAIRSTYLES, ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY AND MAKE-UP

  • Extreme hairstyles and brightly coloured hair are not permitted.
  • Hats and head coverings should not be worn unless for religious/medical reasons.
  • Students may wear a maximum of two small stud earrings in each ear. Hoops, spikes and spacers are not permitted.
  • Nose and other facial piercings, including tragus piercings, are not permitted.
  • Discreet jewellery.  We strongly recommend no jewellery, and as a school we take no responsibility for loss/damage/theft.
  • All jewellery must be removed for PE. 
  • Discreet make-up is allowed, however false lashes and lash extensions are not permitted.
  • Any nail polish should be clear and nails should be short. False or acrylic nails are not permitted.

OUTDOOR CLOTHING

Outdoor coats may be worn outside school buildings when the weather warrants, but do not replace the blazer.  Coats should be plain and smart. Denim and leather coats are not permitted Outdoor coats must not be worn in school buildings.

BEST UNIFORM FIRST CONSEQUENCES

Students who choose not to adhere to the Clevedon School uniform policy will receive the following sanctions.

  • Failure to wear your uniform correctly - eg shirt untucked, coats in corridors - break, Lunch or After School 5 minute detention. 
  • Failure to wear the correct uniform - eg socks, shoes piercings, skirts, trousers - after school detention - 30 minutes.
  • Failure to resolve the incorrect uniform and follow staff instruction - Isolation (1 Day including 30 minutes after school)
  • Repeat or continued failure to wear or follow the correct uniform policy - Isolation / Fixed Term Suspension

If a student arrives at school with incorrect uniform, we may contact parents and request that the correct uniform is brought to school. Students may be sent home to change into the correct uniform, with parental agreement. There may be an occasion where we can offer a uniform solution from our own limited stock of donated items. Students refusing this option will receive a sanction.