Uniform & Equipment
Equipment
Compulsory Items
- Black school bag
- Reading book
- Key Stage 3 Planner
- Pencil case (clear for exams)
- Blue/black pens
- HB pencils
- Red pen
- Scientific calculator (we recommend Casio FX-83GTX or Casio FX-85GTX)
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Ruler (30cm)
Additional Recommended Equipment
- Highlighter
- Colouring pencils
- Protractor
- Pair of compasses
- Glue stick
Uniform
Years 7 – 11
Compulsory
- ADYEFIELD BLAZER - Black with school badge, sleeves rolled down, to be worn at all times*
- ADEYFIELD TIE - Worn smartly, top button fastened*
- SKIRT - Black, pleated, worn to knee length (non-jersey)
- TROUSERS - Smart, plain black tailored trousers of waist height and ankle length. (uniform style only)
- SHORTS - Smart, plain black tailored shorts of waist height. (uniform style only)
- SHIRT - Plain white, long or short sleeved
- TIGHTS & SOCKS - Plain black or nude (black ankle socks)
- SHOES - Sturdy, low-heeled, plain black formal shoe (High heeled, wedges, platforms, sports brands, and canvas not allowed)
- HAIR - Neat, tidy and smart. No extreme colours or styles. Hair colour should be natural, with no extreme styles or obviously unnatural hair colours. This includes dip dyed and ombre styles. No fashion hair accessories to be worn. Headbands should be plain navy blue or black only.
- BAG - Black, waterproof, suitable to carry A4 books and a Chromebook
Non - Compulsory
- JUMPER - Black V-neck
- COAT - Smart, plain coats. Not to be worn inside after morning registration
- MAKE-UP - Only discreet make-up. False eyelashes/eyelash extensions should not be worn.
- NAIL VARNISH - Nail Varnish should not be worn. False nails, gels, acrylics etc. are also not allowed.
- JEWELLERY - Students are permitted to wear a wrist watch (no smart watches) and one small stud earring in each ear only. If there is more than one piercing, the lowest hole should be used. Bracelets or necklaces of any kind must not be worn. Facial or body jewellery, including a tongue stud, are not allowed. Permanent tattoos are unacceptable.
- HIJAB - Black, securely worn. Full face head veils (Niqab) are not permitted
Religious Items
Where a request is made to wear a religious item which is not compliant with the school uniform policy, and it can be reasonably demonstrated that the wearing of the item is of exceptional importance to that person’s religious belief then such requests shall be considered by the School on a case by case basis and on balance with any applicable safeguarding, health and safety or other requirements of the school. All such requests must be put in writing to the Headteacher, Miss Mason to admin@adeyfield.herts.sch.uk.
All uniform is available through Stevensons either online at https://www.stevensons.co.uk/ or from their store directly at: Stevensons, 131-135 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3XS
Due consideration has been paid to the Department of Education statutory guidance on providing multiple and affordable uniform options, found here: Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021. If there is any family who would like assistance with basic uniform items, please contact admin@adeyfield.herts.sch.uk.
All uniform and possessions must be clearly and permanently named.
Uniform and Equipment for Physical Education
Compulsory
- POLO SHIRT - Black and racing green, with school badge
- BLACK SHORTS
- BLACK FOOTBALL SOCKS - Uniform style
- WHITE SPORTS SOCKS - (when inside)
- SPORTS TRAINERS - Non-marking soles
- GUM SHIELD - For rugby
- SHIN PADS - For football
- FOOTBALL BOOTS - Firm ground / FG moulded boots. No metal studs. Astro trainers are not permitted (the ones with lots of pimples on the sole).
Optional Items
- MID LAYER (MICRO FLEECE) - Black with logo
- TRACKSUIT - Sold as separates or as a set, plain black bottoms
All of the above are available from the uniform supplier Stevensons.
Due consideration has been paid to the Department of Education statutory guidance on providing multiple and affordable uniform options, found here: Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021. If there is any family who would like assistance with basic uniform items, please contact admin@adeyfield.herts.sch.uk.
Post 16 Dress Code
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Expectations |
Guidance & Restrictions |
|---|---|
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Skirt or full length smart trousers |
No shorts No blue or coloured denim: jeans, jackets, shorts or other accessories. No jean-style trousers (cotton trousers that look like jeans are not acceptable) No combat, sports excessively patterned or frayed trousers No mini or leather skirts No leggings (unless black and worn under a skirt of an appropriate length), ski pants or footless tights No jeggings No hooded tops: a hood on a jacket acceptable No leather trousers No sweatshirts No tops with an obvious logo |
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Top with sleeves |
Sleeves may be short or long. No strappy tops Style to cover cleavage and midriff Shirt should have a collar Boys must wear a collared shirt with a tie |
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Shoes, sandals or leather boots |
No flip flops or sandals without a strap at back No trainers or Converse shoes/boots, Vans or Dr Marten style boots No rubber soled shoes |
|
Tailored jacket |
Optional, not denim or leather |
Formal occasions (when Post 16 students represent the school, including presenting assemblies)
|
Expectations |
Guidance & restrictions |
|---|---|
|
BLACK skirt of reasonable length or BLACK full length smart trousers |
As above |
|
BLACK or WHITE top with sleeves |
As above Boys shirt and tie with jacket |
|
BLACK shoes, sandals or leather boots |
As above |
|
BLACK tailored jacket |
Optional |
- This dress code indicates the standard of dress expected of Post 16 students. Hats and outdoor clothing should not be worn in school. Students who attend school or school functions wearing inappropriate clothing may be sent home to change.
- A single discreet nose stud may be worn. Other facial jewellery and visible tattoos are not acceptable. Students’ hair colours must be those which are naturally occurring colours (for example no purple, but brown or blonde are acceptable).
- For PE activities, students must bring sports clothing which is not worn in school during the day.
- All 6th form students need to wear their ID lanyard when on the school premises.
