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School Uniform

General Requirements

A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students:

Hair

  • Hair should be well groomed, smart, clean and of natural colour.
  • We ask that if hair bands or other hair accessories are worn, they are black or in the school colours.

Jewellery

  • Jewellery is not permitted, except a watch and 1 pair of plain metal stud earrings for students with pierced ears - students are not permitted to cover piercings with plasters.
  • No other types of facial or body piercings are allowed. This is to prevent any injuries that might occur.
  • The school reserves the right to confiscate any inappropriate jewellery.

Make Up

  • Make up should be subtle. False eyelashes are not allowed. Nail varnish should be clear; and should not be acrylic, French or gel.
  • Tattoos are not allowed
  • PE uniform must be worn to PE lessons.

General

  • No jewellery is permitted to be worn in PE. Students will be expected to remove them for all PE lessons. The single set of earrings permitted must be removable.
  • No socks over tights are to be worn.
  • No hoodies may be worn on the school site.
  • Hats should be of a ‘beanie’ style, in black.
  • Scarves and gloves should be plain and in black.
  • Gilets - plain black and hoodless are permitted.
  • Without clear medical evidence supporting the wearing of alternative footwear you may be required to change into footwear provided by the school.
  • Bags must be suitable for carrying books and equipment.
  • All items brought to the school must be clearly marked with your name.
  • The school reserves the right to confiscate any items not deemed to be school uniform.

Specific School Uniform

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  • Black pleated skirt - no more than 10cm above knee. The skirt should not be rolled up, modesty is expected.  If wearing a skirt, legs should not be bare, black opaque tights should be worn (no knee length socks; no leg warmers; no leggings; no footless tights; no socks over tights).  During the Summer term tights are not required to be worn.
  • Black trousers - no jean-style; no lycra; no skinnies; no leggings and no fashion belts. 
  • Socks should be black in colour
  • White shirt – short sleeved shirts are acceptable - tucked into the trousers or skirt.
  • School tie - top button fastened, tie knot up to the top button and tip of tie meeting the waistband.
  • School blazer with school badge which students are expected to always wear unless otherwise directed.
  • School black jumper with trim (optional, but if you choose to wear a jumper it must be this style).
  • Black coat - no denim or leather - with no logos.
  • Headscarf – black or school colours.
  • School shoes – please refer to the school shoe checker guide.  Students should have another pair of shoes for use in PE lessons.

The Marlborough Science Academy Suitable Footwear

As part of our uniform policy, we expect all students to be wearing the correct footwear.  We understand that buying shoes is difficult as there are many different types of product that are marketed as school shoes.  Before purchasing any new shoes, we have produced this document to support you in buying a pair of shoes that is compliant with our uniform policy.

Plain black leather or patent leather type shoes that can be polished in a sensible style, with heels no higher than 3cm.  Black leather shoes that resemble trainers are acceptable if all logos and the side of the sole are also black.  No boots are allowed.

Students should have another pair of shoes to change into for use in PE lessons.

All these shoes are perfectly acceptable for school use.

Although some are trainer like shoes, they are black leather, and the logos and sides of the sole are also black.

 

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These shoes are NOT acceptable for school use.  They are trainers where the logos or side of soles are not black.

These shoes are NOT acceptable for school use.  These are ankle boots and high tops

 
 

For Blazer sizing guide, please click here 

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All school blazers can be purchased from the school finance department at a cost of £26/£27   depending on size.

Year 11 school Ties are also available from the School at a cost of £7.20

Please contact the Finance team at: finance@marlborough.herts.sch.uk to purchase your blazer.

All uniforms are now provided by Sportswear International (SWI). This has resulted in considerable savings for uniform items. You can now order uniforms directly from SWI using their online portal at www.swischoolwear.co.uk/parentguide

SWI School Uniform Information is available by clicking here

School Outfitters

SWI Schoolwear
Fairoak Lane
Whitehouse Industrial Estate
Runcorn
WA7 3DU
0845 519 0099
www.swischoolwear.co.uk

Please click here for a downloadable SWI Price List & Order Form

  • Simply register your details and complete the order form to pay online using a credit/debit card or print off the form and post a cheque to SWI.
  • Orders over £70 will be delivered free of charge to your home with a £4 delivery charge if the order is less than £70. During term time there will be a free of charge weekly delivery to the school which you can also opt for.
  • Items available to order through SWI are: Standard Striped School Tie, Black Pleated Skirt, V-Neck Single Stripe Jumper, Boys Rugby Shirt with School Logo, Unisex Polo Shirt with School Logo, Unisex Shorts with School Logo, Coolmax Sports Socks, Unisex Track Pants with School Logo and Unisex Training Top with School Logo.

 

 

 

PE Kit

No jewellery is permitted to be worn in PE. Students will be expected to remove them for all PE lessons. The single set of earrings permitted must be removable.

Girls

  • Polo Shirt - Maroon/black with school badge
  • Shirts - Black with school badge
  • Footwear - Training shoes and football boots
  • Socks - Black with white stripe
  • Swimsuit - Plain black
  • Swim Hats - Plain white
  • Training Top (optional) - Black/white with school badge (If you choose to wear a top it has to be this version)
  • Tracksuit Trousers (optional) - Black/white with school badge (If you choose to wear trousers it has to be this version)
  • Black sports leggings (optional) – If you choose to wear these they must be purchased from the school supplier.
  • Shinpads

Boys

  • Polo Shirt - Maroon/black with school badge
  • Footwear - Training shoes and football boots
  • Rugby/Football Shirt - Maroon/black reversible
  • Socks - Black with white
  • Football Shorts - Black with school badge
  • Swimming Trunks - Black swim shorts
  • Swim Hats - Plain white
  • Training Top (optional) - Black/white with school badge (If you choose to wear a top it has to be this version)
  • Tracksuit Trousers (optional) - Black/white with school badge (If you choose to wear trousers it has to be this version)
  • Mouth Guard
  • Shinpads

Please be aware that only the school tracksuit will be accepted during PE lessons.

Confiscated Items

The school reserves the right to confiscate items that do not meet school regulations.

These items will be stored securely and returned to the student or parent/carer at the school’s discretion.

Parents/carers may be contacted if the item is not suitable for return to the student.

If a student is not in full school uniform if appropriate alternative clothing may be provided, or students will be sent to the Reintegration Room or home to change. We expect parents/carers to support us on all issues regarding uniform.

Second-hand Uniform

All proceeds for sales go to the PTA to help fund school projects. Donations of good quality, clean uniform can be made via school reception or can be collected within the St Albans area. Please contact Sara at pta@marlborough.herts.sch.uk for more details. This is a PTA initiative.

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