School Uniform
Uniform affordability statement
All of our uniform is available from RICARA Schoolwear, 3 Arundel Road, Littlehampton. Tel: 01903 723843 but you can purchase what you need from any High Street shop except for the badge for your blazer, skirt, the optional navy v-neck pullover, tie, PE kit only available at Ricara.
Uniform Rules
- Trainers are NOT PERMITTED (NO SPORTS BRANDS) .
- Skirts must be knee length.
- Students can wear own coats but they must be removed in class.
- Hoodies, tracksuit tops, cardigans are not permitted, even when worn in
place of a coat - Ties to be tied correctly. They should clearly show the “A” logo.
- Shoes must be of a reasonable height.
- Tights or socks may be worn, but not both. All tights must be natural
coloured or black. Fashion tights or patterned tights are not permitted. - Make-up must be subtle. If it is heavy and obvious, students will be asked
to remove it. - One single, or one pair of small stud-earrings only. No other piercings are
permitted and students will be asked to remove them if they arrive with any
other piercings. - Small necklaces only, and these are to be tucked-in , Bracelets, bangles,
beads, large rings and anklets are NOT allowed. - Nails must be no longer than two millimetres above the fingertip. No nail
polish, fake nails or acrylic nails are allowed. - Hair accessories must be navy, black, white, or neutral (hair) colour. Hair
slides must be simple and without decoration. - Hair, if coloured, must be a natural colour (i.e. not red, green, etc.)
Belts, if necessary, should be black. - Scarves may be any colour but must be removed in lessons.
- No tattoos.
- No coloured / black t-shirts under shirts. Plain white vests will be allowed
in winter.
IMPORTANT: If your child is out of school uniform, for any reason, they will need a note from you and then they can go to
Student Services first thing in the morning to get a permission card for missing uniform. Genuine medical reasons require
a card signed by a member of the Headship Team.
The school maintains a stock of ‘nearly new’ uniform which can be bought at significantly reduced prices. Please contact student support for further details. Any families who experience financial difficulties can contact the school in confidence regarding subsidised uniform items for their children. Please contact your child’s Year Team Leader in the first instance.