School Dress Code – Years 7-11
The school believes that a dress code for the students in Years 7 to 11 is appropriate and will help promote a productive working environment. The dress code at St Benedict’s is something that we take pride in. With high expectations for student uniform we hope to:
- encourage pride in the school.
- create a sense of belonging and community.
- enable students to feel safe and secure.
- promote equity and reduce bullying through peer pressure to conform to fashion trends.
Uniform for students in Years 7-11 inclusively
A full version of our School Uniform Policy can be found by on our Policy Section by clicking here
All items listed below are required unless otherwise stated:
- Plain white shirt (short sleeve in the summer if preferred)
- School tie – traditional or clip-on (clip on bought in school via Parent Pay)
- Navy blazer with a St Benedict’s badge
- Navy school trousers (no leggings, jeggings, jeans, track suit bottoms, joggers – not overly tight material)
- Navy school skirt: A-line (no more than 5cm above the knee and not rolled). Belts on skirts are not allowed
- In addition, students may wish to wear an optional navy v neck jumper (plain acrylic/cotton/wool – no design or logo)
- Footwear should be flat and entirely black in appearance, Dr Martens with yellow stitching are allowed (no boots/sandals)
- Black/navy tights or navy/white knee socks only
- Dark blue/black belt (optional item). If students choose to wear a belt with trousers, the belt should be a thin / narrow belt, no wider than 4cms, be plain in appearance with an unadorned buckle
- Suitable coat or jacket (no pull-on hoodies are allowed)
There should be no variation to this uniform, and coats should not be worn unless it is outside during social time at lunch time or break time.
New for September 2024 – Sixth Form Uniform
- Navy V Neck Jumper with our virtue medal and Logo, West Cumbria Catholic Sixth Form Centre
- White Shirt/Blouse
- Navy / Red Tie (available from our suppliers)
- Black/Grey or Navy Trousers/Skirt
Uniform will be available to purchase on:
- GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22 August (Jumpers and Ties will be Available)
- From our Uniform Suppliers – Slaters School Wear
PE KIT
All items below are required for PE unless otherwise stated:
- School branded T-shirt
- School branded Shorts
- Red Socks
- Trainers/Football Boots
- School branded Navy Hoodie/Zip Top (Optional) or generic plain navy
- School branded Sports Leggings (Optional) or generic plain navy
- School branded Tracksuit Bottoms (Optional) or generic plain navy
All uniform can currently be bought from the below supplier:
Slaters School Wear
We also have a selection of pre-loved uniform available in school:
