Dress Code

There is no Sixth Form uniform at The Cotswold School. Instead, students are required to dress smartly, while being able to express some individuality. Sixth Formers represent our school community while on the school site and when off-site before and at the end of the school day and at break/lunchtimes. Our Sixth Form students are role models for Year 7-11 pupils and make a positive impression on the public and on visitors to the school. They should adhere to the following:

  • Collared shirt/blouse (or similarly smart top):  Tops must reach the waistband; a plain T-shirt may be worn; no visible underwear or spaghetti straps.

  • A smart jumper or cardigan can be worn: If it has a logo, it should be small (as a guide: no bigger than the lower school uniform logo). No hoodies.

  • Smart trousers: No tracksuits/sportswear, leggings or denim. No rips, holes or frays. No visible underwear.

  • Skirt:  No denim; skirts should be no shorter than halfway between knee and mid-thigh.

  • Smart shorts: No sportswear or denim; mid-thigh to knee length.

  • Dress with sleeves (or wide straps): No spaghetti straps or strapless tops.  No shorter than halfway between knee and mid-thigh.

  • Footwear:  Smart shoes or boots or smart clean trainers/canvas shoes. No heels over 1 inch.  No flip-flops, crocs or open-toe shoes.

  • Other items:  No non-natural hair colours. No visible tattoos. Piercings – earrings and nose stud allowed, but no other visible piercings.

  • Outdoor Jackets & Coats: Outdoor jackets or coats should be taken off when inside the buildings

Occasionally, the school holds non-uniform days to raise awareness of a cause or to raise money for charity. On these days Sixth Form students are able to wear clothes that would not normally adhere to the dress code and are asked to donate £1-2 towards the chosen charity.

Staff and students do not wish to spend time discussing issues relating to dress code, and, therefore, the best way to avoid it becoming a source of frustration is to follow the dress code.

The Sixth Form Leadership team maintains the right to determine whether clothing which is being worn by a student adheres to the above dress code.

If a student comes to school in clothing that doesn’t follow our dress code, they will be informed on the first occasion; thereafter, sanctions will be applied.  When students enrol in our Sixth Form, they are agreeing to follow our dress code.