ST CATHERINE'S COLLEGE UNIFORM

We strive for the highest standards in all aspects of college life and believe that students should take pride in their appearance and their learning environment.  High standards of appearance are an important part of each student’s sense of values and are a preparation for the world outside St Catherine's College. School uniform should be seen as formal clothing appropriate for a place of work. Therefore, we have a clearly stated policy that all students are expected to wear a full uniform both whilst journeying to or from St Catherine's College and, of course, on site.  The highest standards are maintained from the moment students enter the premises and we ask parents/carers to support the policy with regard to uniform.

Our School uniform is:

*Uniform items that aren't compulsory can be bought from any retailer: shirts, blouses, socks and tights. 

• Plain white blouse or shirt (stiff collar with top button suitable for a tie, worn tucked in. The undergarment colour or pattern should not be visible)*
• St Catherine’s College tie with House colour
• Black blazer with embroidered college logo
• Black college trousers with embroidered college initials or tartan college skirt. Black tailored shorts are permitted in the summer.
• Unpatterned dark grey or black socks or natural or black tights (no bows, etc.)* Socks must not be worn above the knee.
• Formal plain black leather (or leather type) shoes with closed toe and heels no higher than 5cm*
• Plain fine knit grey V-neck jumper (optional for Years 7 - 10 only). Plain fine knit burgundy V-neck jumper (optional for Year 11 only)* 

Skirts must not be adjusted or rolled over to make them shorter. Three 'skirt' misdemeanours in one term will result in the student having to wear SCC trousers for the rest of term.

The following are not acceptable uniform for any student:

• Any non-St Catherine’s College branded trousers
• Boots
• Branded shoes, canvas shoes or sports-type shoes, e.g. Vans
• Shoes with heels above 5cm or open-toed or backless
• Trainers - except for PE
• Polo shirts - except for PE
• Clothing with motifs, lettering or pictures of any kind, other than St Catherine’s College
• Zipped/hooded sports tops, jogging tops, non-uniform sweatshirts or cardigans
• Make-up (except for Year 10 and 11 pupils who may wear it discreetly)
• False eyelashes
• Nail varnish
• False nails
• Permanent make-up - dyed eyebrows, lash lift and tint or fake tan
• Jewellery - if ears are pierced, it is permitted to wear one plain, small stud (no bigger than 3mm diameter) in each ear lobe
• Wristbands
• Exaggerated hairstyles (including shaved patterns, tramlines, close shaved, Mohican, etc.); brightly coloured dyed hair; hair with coloured patterns or brightly coloured highlights
• Body piercing
• Any facial piercing and/or facial piercing retainer
• Fashion belts, coloured belts other than black
• Alterations that change the style of St Catherine’s College uniform

All items of uniform must be clearly marked with the student’s name.

Any student dressed incorrectly will not be allowed into lessons and may not be admitted to college.  

We may confiscate items that are not uniform. Collections should be made by parents/carers. Please contact your child's year team to arrange a mutually convenient time for collection.

We advise that no other personal items or items of value are brought into college.

PE/Expressive Arts uniform

• Polo shirt with college logo
• Shorts with college logo
• Black football socks* (compulsory for football and rugby) or white sports socks*
• Football boots* and shin pads*
• Trainers (not black-soled)*
• Black training bottoms (optional)
• Black base layer (optional)
• Waterproof jacket with college logo (optional)
• Zip neck training top with college logo (optional)
• Plain black leggings (optional)
• Skort (optional)

Our uniform supplier is Price and Buckland. To order uniform, please use the following link: 

https://price-buckland.co.uk/st-catherines-college

Price and Buckland are currently offering free returns via Royal Mail. If you need to return an item visit their designated Free returns portal. Full details can also be found in the documents below.

College Equipment

Students must ensure that they come to college fully equipped every day. This will help them be prepared to learn.

• Student diary (provided at the start of the academic year or date of admission)
• Black, blue and green pens
• Pencils
• Rubber
• Ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Highlighters
• Protractor
• Pair of compasses
• Colouring pencils
• Glue stick
• Water bottle
• Scientific calculator
• Reading book and /or revision guide
• English dictionary
• French or Spanish dictionary (depending on subject studied)
• Cycle helmet and bike lock for bicycle users

Pre-loved and Swap Shop

With the cost of living continuing to rise we have taken the decision to set up a uniform 'swap shop' alongside a pre-loved uniform shop. This will allow parents/carers to swap used/unwanted uniform, as well as shoes and football boots.

If you have any uniform that you no longer need and would like to donate to the college, please drop items off at Reception. These items will then be available to swap or be purchased at a low cost.

We would not wish any student to be disadvantaged and therefore, if you require financial assistance, please contact Madeleine Maynard via mmaynard@stcatherines.college

Lockers

Student lockers are now on sale for the Academic year 2025–2026 at a cost of £22. Please ensure when booking that you select the year group your child will be in next year. Should lockers run out in their year group area, please book in a different zone. Instructions on how to do this can be found below.