Sixth Form Dress Code
We ask that students dress as they would in a professional work environment.
The dress code in the Sixth Form is a privilege not enjoyed by other members of the school community, it reflects the level of maturity and independence we expect from our Sixth Form students. As with all privileges there is also a responsibility – and in this respect it is as role models to students in Years 7 to11.
Acceptable Clothing
- Tailored trousers (no lycra, leather, denim, tracksuit, jogging bottoms – cuffed or wide legged)
- Tailored skirt – skirt length should be closer to the knee than the hip (no lycra, leather or denim),
- Tailored shirt/blouse (should cover the shoulders and midriff, should not be see through).
- Polo shirt (no large logos)
- Smart jumper, plain round neck sweatshirt or cardigan (no hoodies or large logos)
- Smart dress – dress length should be closer to the knee than the hip (no lycra, leather or denim)
- Tailored jacket or blazer
- Tailored suit
- Suitable footwear for a busy working environment (High heels, sandals, sliders, flip flops and Crocs are not permitted)
- Bag – to fit A4 ring binders
- Lanyards must be worn around neck and visible at all times whilst on site.
- BTEC Sport Extended Diploma students must wear either the above or Wilmslow High School branded sports kit.
- Coats (coats must not be worn in classrooms. Hoodies must not be worn as a coat)
Items Not Permitted
- Visible tattoos
- Unnatural hair shades
- Facial Piercings (If students have a nose piercing, a discrete nose stud or clear plastic spacer should be worn)
Consequences for Breach of Dress Code
Where students do not meet the standards outlined above, they will be given 24 hours to rectify the problem. Failure to do so may result in them being sent home to change. Further incidences may result in the student being asked to remain at home pending a meeting with parents and a member of the Sixth Form Team.
Clarification and Support
Where students do not meet the standards outlined above, they will be given 24 hours to rectify the problem. Failure to do so may result in them being sent home to change. Further incidences may result in the student being asked to remain at home pending a meeting with parents and a member of the Sixth Form Team.
The sixth form dress code is not exhaustive in defining acceptable and unacceptable standards of dress and appearance. The final decision on whether you are deemed inappropriately dressed will be made by either the Director of Sixth Form or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.