School uniform, sports kit and equipment 

We believe there are many benefits to having a school uniform. Not only does the uniform instil pride and encourage identity with our school, but it also supports positive behaviour and protects children from social pressures to dress in a particular way. A uniform ensures pupils of all backgrounds feel welcome. Above all, we believe that a school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.

All Pupils

• Maroon blazer with embroidered badge ©

• White shirt/blouse with traditional/classic style collar and top button ©

• School tie with appropriate House-colour stripe ©

• Grey V-neck jumper with green stripe *

• Conventional black shoes (not trainers, canvas shoes or open-toed footwear)

Boys

• Charcoal grey trousers ©

• Plain dark socks ©

Girls

• Charcoal grey trousers or fully pleated charcoal grey knee-length skirt ©

• White or black socks, or plain black or flesh-coloured tights ©
  (© compulsory items, *optional items)

Any other items not on the above list are non-uniform items and must not be worn. Please note that pupils are not allowed to wear hoodies, including on the journey to and from school. 

Pupils must also be aware of the following:

• Hair should be in keeping with the smart look of the uniform and, therefore, be conventional length and style. Colour should be natural.

• Shaved patterns or lines in hair or eyebrows are not permitted.

• Headscarves can be worn only by girls on religious grounds. Headscarves must be plain black for winter and spring terms and plain white for summer term. Decorative hair accessories (for example flowers or bandanas) are not permitted.

• Makeup and nail polish are inappropriate for school and are, therefore, not permitted.

• Jewellery may be worn within the following limits and brought to school at the pupil’s own risk: one watch, one plain ring, a cross and chain worn underneath the uniform, one pair of small stud earrings, one in the lobe of each ear. Jewellery worn in body piercings is not permitted (for example nose studs, tongue studs, eyebrow rings or other body jewellery, even when worn under clothing).

• Tattoos, including henna tattoos, are not permitted.

• Our full school uniform policy is available on our Policies page.  

Please clearly label all items of your child’s school uniform. If an item is mislaid, please ask your child to go to Reception where lost property is kept for a short period. If the item is named but not collected, Reception staff will endeavour to return it to your child’s Mentor. All unnamed and unclaimed items are disposed of at the end of each term.

Parents and carers can order school uniform and sportswear directly from Stevensons, our school uniform supplier, via their website. Other items can be bought from high street shops.

Stevensons’ contact details are:
Website (for online purchases):  www.stevensons.co.uk. 
Address: 1-15 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4DB
Telephone: 020 8892 2201
Email: twickenhambranch@stevensons.co.uk  

The Friends of Saint Cecilia’s has a limited selection of second-hand school uniform available to purchase. If you would like to find out if a specific item is available, please contact the Friends via email uniform.friendsofstcecilias@gmail.com. The Friends also sell second hand uniform items during their general meetings and main school fundraising events.

PE Kit
Saint Cecilia’s PE kits are also available to buy from Stevensons online and in person. All pupils are expected to shower after PE lessons. They will be able to wear a swimming costume and will need a towel and some shower gel. This is to promote effective hygiene.

Boy’s compulsory PE kit items are rugby jersey, shorts and socks.
Girls’ compulsory PE kit items are polo, skort/shorts and socks.
Optional Saint Cecilia’s track pants, leggings, midlayer and T-shirt are also available for boys and girls.
Pupils can wear plain black skins under their PE kit.

Equipment needed

The following is a list of minimum essential items that each pupil must bring to school:

• two pens (black or blue ink)

• two pencils

• one protractor

• one 15cm ruler

• one rubber

• one compass

• one pencil sharpener (ideally with a collection pot attached for shavings)

• one pencil case

• a pack of coloured pencils

Dress code in the Sixth Form

Unlike the lower years, our Sixth Form students are not required to wear a school uniform, neither do we insist on suits, ties and business dress. Our dress code is deliberately relaxed, but it should be appropriate for an 11-18 educational environment. Midriffs need to be covered and shorts are not permitted.