Ashcombe School Uniform
The Ashcombe School expects and encourages every pupil to look smart at all times which includes travelling to and from school.
The School requires all parents to purchase items as indicated and the pupils to wear the items listed below in the correct manner.
Following a full review of uniform, which took place with pupils, parents and staff, the governors approved a revised uniform to be phased in, starting with Year 7, from September 2007.
Year 8 and 9 pupils may switch to the new items of uniform (jumper with logo and pleated skirt) from September if they wish. It has been agreed that when a current item is to be replaced it must meet the requirements as set out in the 2007 uniform list below (i.e.pleated skirt and jumper with a logo). The current straight skirt must be the correct length of no more than 8cms above the knee and must not have been significantly altered.
The same applies to Year 10 and 11 pupils but the girls have the option of wearing a pleated or straight PTA skirt. The pleated skirt must be knee length and the straight skirt must be the correct length of no more than 8cms above the knee and must not have been significantly altered.
From September 2008 all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 will be expected to wear the uniform listed below. We are very appreciative of those families who fully support and uphold our current uniform standards.It is our intention to ensure that, from September, all pupils meet the expectations outlined in this document fully, and at all times. Whilst we wish to avoid conflict we will be firm and will take action to ensure standards are met. Parents will be contacted if their child arrives at school incorrectly dressed. A note should be provided if there is a difficulty with an item of uniform.
For more information and to download Order Forms, visit the PTA pages
Standards and Expectations
Parents are asked to ensure the standards set out below are met.
- Hair cuts, styles and colour must be sensible and appropriate.
- Jewellery is not permitted, except for 1 plain gold or silver stud earring in the lower part of the ear and an inexpensive wristwatch.
- Makeup is not allowed in Years 7 and 8. For Years 9 –11 it must be discreet. Nail varnish is not permitted.
- Outdoor coats must be functional and without bold, large logos. Leather, denim, hoodies or similar type fabric tops are not permitted. Jumpers, other than the school version, must not be brought to school. The PTA can order good value outdoor coats, with the school crest, as an optional purchase item.
- Trainers must only be worn for sporting activities.
- The blazer must be worn to and from school and to assemblies. At all other times during the school day the pupil may decide when he/she wishes to wear the blazer.
- The shirt must be tucked in at all time. All buttons, including cuffs, should be done up.
- The tie must be tied and worn correctly with 6 stripes showing below the knot.
- The skirt must be of the correct length. Alterations to the style of the skirt are not permitted.
- Navy tights should be worn? black is not acceptable.
The white polo shirt can be purchased from the PTA for wearing in the Summer Term. This is optional.
Please ensure all items are clearly named.
Basic Equipment
All pupils must have the following items and be properly equipped on a daily basis
(*indicates must have every lesson with their PLANNER):
- Bag (ruck sack type with shoulder straps to prevent back strain)
- Basic Geometry set
- Pencil case Scientific Calculator (Maths Department sell these)
- *Pen Note book
- *Pencil Pencil sharpener
- *Ruler Coloured pencils
- Eraser A4 document wallet (to store individual sheets)
It would be helpful if your child also had an English and French/German dictionary.