Uniform

Our uniform policy can be found on the Policies page, by clicking here.

Ipsley blazer with gold piping and Ipsley C of E Middle School logo
A formal white collared shirt buttoned to the neck – not stretchy or tight-fitting
Ipsley C of E Middle School tie
Formal black school trousers – chinos, jeans, skinny, stretchy, or lycra trousers are not permitted. Trousers should not have external buckles, rivets, zips, patterns or logos
Formal, black, knee-length school skirt worn with black opaque tights. The skirt must not have external buckles, rivets, zips or logos. The skirt should not be of lycra/stretchy/tight-fitting material
Formal, plain, black shoes without logo, branding or sparkly fittings. Trainers or pumps are not allowed. Heels must not be more than 2cm. Boots are not allowed. However, during bad weather, pupils may walk to school in appropriate footwear and change into their shoes upon arrival at school
Pupils should wear plain black socks (no fluffy or coloured/patterned socks)
If the weather necessitates, pupils can wear hats when spending time outside
Pupils are expected to wear an appropriate coat to school over their blazer. Hoodies or hooded tracksuit tops are not to be worn

Required:

Polo shirt embroidered with the school logo
Shorts embroidered with the school logo
Appropriate plain black or navy leggings/tracksuit bottoms – no mesh panels, stripes or logos
Appropriate plain black or navy sports jumper – no logos and no hoodies
Navy blue socks and shin pads
Trainers for indoor use (no black soles) and trainers for outdoor use

Optional:

What footwear is allowed:

What footwear is not allowed:

Make-up is not allowed
False eyelashes, false nails, coloured nail varnish, gels, tips or acrylic nails are not allowed.
Hairstyles should be sensible and age-appropriate. Long hair should be tied back using slides and bobbles in school colours only; oversized bows or headbands are not allowed.
Hair should not be shaved anything less than number 2. Shaved undercuts, lines or patterns are not permitted in the hair or eyebrows
Hair should only be natural hair colours
One plain stud ear-ring per ear, on the lobe is allowed; no other piercings or jewellery are allowed. (This includes rings, bangles and necklaces)

A back-pack or suitable sized bag is needed to carry items to/from school. It must be strong and of a size to take an A4 folder, sandwich box etc.
P.E. kit in a draw-string bag. Items of kit need to be clearly named
Pencil case containing 2 HB pencils, a Berol notewriter pen, a rubber, pencil sharpener, highlighter pen, coloured crayons and a 30cm ruler (not flexible)
A bottle of water, if desired

Pupils are responsible for the items their belongings in school. We recommend that items should be clearly and permanently named, as bags and coats are kept in cloakrooms.
Parents will be contacted if the uniform is not correct.
If a pupil is wearing an inappropriate uniform that does not meet the standard set out in this policy, they will borrow items from the school stock and change into them.

Our uniform supplier is Orchard Clothing Ltd. Their details can be found below:

Ipsley CE Middle School