Sixth Form Uniform

Sixth form students are important role-models for our younger students and their attire should reflect the high aspirations and professionalism of the sixth form community.

Year 12 Uniform

GIRLS

• Robert Clack Sixth Form navy blue suit, either knee length skirt or tailored trousers - From Khalsa Schoolwear
• Grey V-neck jumper (optional layer, worn under blazer)
• Plain white collared shirt or revere shirt (long or short sleeve)
• When wearing a standard shirt the Robert Clack Sixth Form tie worn to waist length. The tie knot and collar must be visible at all times. This requirement does not apply when wearing a revere shirt
• Dark socks or plain dark tights (plain, no logos or patterns)
• Black leather / leather-look formal shoes.*
• Religious Headwear, if worn must be black or navy and arranged so that the tie is visible

BOYS

• Robert Clack Sixth Form navy blue suit - From Khalsa Schoolwear
• Grey V-neck jumper (optional layer, worn under blazer)
• Plain white collared shirt (long or short sleeve)
• Robert Clack Sixth Form tie worn to waist length. The tie knot and collar must be visible at all times
• Dark socks (plain, no logos or patterns)
• Black leather / leather-look formal shoes.*
• Religious Headwear, if worn must be black or navy and arranged so that the tie is visible

Additional Guidance 

• In cold weather, a plain dark coloured out jacket is permitted to be worn when moving between sites or buildings
• Robert Clack Sixth Form ID Badge and official green lanyard (no other badges or stickers allowed) must be worn at all times
• Blazers must be worn when moving between lessons across the school sites
• Hats and headscarves are not allowed unless worn for religious reasons.
• Roll-neck tops, quarter-zip tops, hoodies, and sweatshirts are not allowed
• Makeup must be discreet and natural in appearance
• Jewellery should be minimal and discreet
• Hair must be a natural colour. Extreme hairstyles, including shaved eyebrows, are not permitted
• Nails must be short or medium length
• Students cannot wear shorts or tracksuit bottoms under their school trousers
• Headphones and mobile phones must not be visible inside the school buildings or outside spaces. Mobile phones are only permitted in the Sixth Form Common room (no video, voice recordings or pictures allowed)

No heels or “fashion shoes”. For example, platform shoes or ankle straps. We do not allow “Timberland”, “Lacoste”, “Vans”, trainers, plimsols or canvas shoes.

Year 13 Uniform

All students, both male and female, are expected to wear a formal, plain suit:

• Boys - Formal plain suit with jacket and trousers, shirt and tie.
• Girls - Formal plain suit consisting of a jacket with either trousers, a skirt or dress. A formal buttoned shirt or a blouse (or suitably professional equivalent) must also be worn.
• Everyone will be expected to wear smart leather (or leather-look) shoes.
• Everyone will be expected to wear the Robert Clack Sixth Form Lanyard and ID badge (stickers or badges must not be added).

Clarifications and further detail

Male uniform clarifications:

A suit consists of a plain formal suit jacket and formal suit trousers.

• Formal plain suit trousers
• Skin tight trousers, jeans or leggings must not be worn.
• Formal collared shirt with tie
• Buttoned shirts can be short or long sleeved.
• Plain leather or leather-look formal shoes worn with plain dark coloured socks.
• Optional: Plain formal jumper or cardigan can be worn but must show the shirt and tie.
• This should be worn as well as the jacket not instead of.
• Hoodies and tracksuit tops are not allowed.

Female uniform clarifications:

A suit consists of plain formal suit jacket with either a pair of formal suit trousers, formal suit skirt or formal suit dress.

• Formal plain suit trousers
• Skin tight trousers, jeans or leggings must not be worn.
• Formal plain suit skirt or dress
• Knee length or longer. No high slits or zips.
• Skirts and dresses cannot be skin tight and those made of a stretch fabric must still allow the garment to drape.
• Skirts and dresses that become shorter due to over stretchy material are not acceptable.
• Shoulderless or thin strap dresses must not be worn. Dresses must have a modest neckline.
• Formal buttoned shirt or a blouse (or suitably professional equivalent)
• Tops can be short or long sleeved and must be loose fitting.
• Shoulderless, thin strap, sleeveless, see-through or lace tops must not be worn.
• Tops must have a modest neckline. Tops must not be skin tight and bare midriffs are not appropriate. Undergarments should not be visible.
• Plain leather or leather-look formal shoes that are flat or low heeled.
• Plain black or flesh coloured tights only, if socks are worn they should be plain and dark in colour.
• Optional: Plain formal jumper or cardigan can be worn but must show the shirt.
• This should be worn as well as the jacket not instead of.
• Hoodies and tracksuit tops are not allowed.

Further uniform information:

• Outerwear such as coats, hats, gloves, neck scarves etc must be removed on entry to the school building. Outerwear can only be worn at break times, lunch times and after school whilst pupils are outside of the building.
• Headwear is not permitted except for religious reasons.
• ID badges must be worn on lanyards and visible at all times on the school site.
• The use of mobile phones is only permitted in the sixth form area. Mobile phones and headphones should not be used (or visible) anywhere else in the school.
• Extreme hairstyles (cuts or colours) are not allowed.
• Discreet jewellery – a small stud - may be worn.
• Tattoos must not be visible.
• A minimal amount of make-up can be worn. Make-up should appear natural, discreet and be acceptable in all professional environments.
• False nails or nail varnish must be discreet.
• Only badges and items provided by the school can be displayed.
• If belts are worn, they must be plain and black with a plain buckle. Buckles must not be oversized or emblazoned with logos.

If students fail to adhere to the dress code they will be asked to return home to change into clothes that meet the above requirements. Any lessons missed as a result of this will be recorded as an absence from school.