Uniform
Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website at https://simmonds-ltd.com/barton-court-grammar-school/ for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.
The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:
- promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School
- ensure dress appropriate for the working day
- promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure
Students are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days students clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.
*Asterisked items can only be purchased from the uniform supplier.
General Uniform
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Blazer* |
School blue blazer with school badge |
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House Flash* |
Coloured flash to be sown above the pocket on the school blazer. |
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Shirt / Blouse |
White shirt – conventional classic design with stiffened collar, button up to neck worn with tie Or School white formal, open neck, rever blouse.
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Shirt must be tucked in with top button fastened and worn with tie. Long and short sleeved permitted
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Tie* |
KS3 School blue tie with badge for years 7 & 8. KS4 School blue tie with badge for years 9 – 11 Or other official tie awarded to student |
Must be worn if stiffened collar shirt chosen. Tie to be worn correctly with the logo visible and top button fastened
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Jumper* (Optional) |
School Blue V-necked jumper with school colours trimmed neckband and optional school badge |
Optional. This is the only jumper permitted |
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Tartan Skirt*
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School tartan skirt available from the uniform supplier |
Tartan skirt, no more than 6cm above or below the knee. |
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Trousers (unisex) |
Black tailored trousers traditional cut. We recommend that these are obtained from the uniform suppliers to ensure the correct design, or match the design by Simmonds if purchased elsewhere. |
Plain black full length tailored, straight legged, trouser. No fashion trousers, no flare or narrowing, no bootleg, no extra pockets, buttons, belts or zips. Belt is optional but must be discrete if worn. Trousers to be worn correctly around the waist.. |
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Socks |
Dark socks with trousers, black or white with skirt |
Short or long socks allowed. |
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Tights |
Plain black or natural |
No patterned tights |
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Shoes |
Smart, formal black leather flat or low-heeled shoes* not ankle boots |
No trainers, no trainer shoes or plimsolls No boots of any kind. * Open-toed or backless sandals are not allowed at any time for health and safety reasons. * No fabric shoes, no brand logos visible on the outside of the shoe. |
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Coat |
Dark weatherproof outer coat should be smart and worn over the blazer. (Reflective arm bands aid visibility in the winter.) |
Coats must not display any slogans or offensive logos |
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Bags |
The recommended school bag is a rucksack |
Bags must have an over the shoulder strap. No fashion bags, no handbags, no excessive adornments (non-functional buckles, straps, plaid handles, chains, studs, scarves etc). No plastic bags. Preferred colour black or navy blue. |
White laboratory coat and blue DT apron are provided by the School.
Summer Uniform - Term 6 only
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White short sleeve shirt/blouse with school badge (replaces the normal stiffened collar shirt and worn with no tie) |
Shirt to be tucked into trousers/skirts Jumper optional
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Must be worn to and from school and during the school day as normal
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In particularly hot weather, students will be allowed to leave blazers in lockers/bags during the school day. |
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PE Kit - Year 7 - 11
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Polo Shirt* |
Navy/Sky/white polo shirt “unisex” and “fitted” options available |
Must be purchased from school suppliers |
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Shorts*/Skort* |
Navy/sky/white shorts/Skort |
Must be purchased from school suppliers. |
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Sports leggings */ training trouser* (Optional) |
Navy – white BCGS on calf |
Optional. Must be purchased from school suppliers. These are the only leggings or training trouser permitted. |
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Hooded Top* and/or Rugby shirt* (Optional) |
Navy/Sky/white hoody and/or Navy/sky/white reversible rugby shirt |
Optional. Must be purchased from school suppliers. These are the only top permitted. Students may wear rugby shirt and/or the hooded top. |
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Socks |
Long game socks – navy |
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Durable Baselayer (Optional) |
White, long sleeved |
Optional. May be worn under the polo shirt on cold days |
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Trainers |
A sports trainer that is suitable for indoor use with a non-marking sole and sufficient ankle support. |
Trainers with discrete colouring are preferredCanvas trainers of a plimsole/vans/ converse style are not appropriate. |
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Boots |
Studded boots for hockey and football + shin pads |
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House T shirt |
Optional ‘House’ coloured T shirt |
Coloured House Tshirt available |
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PE Bag |
Drawstring bag in a plain, dark colour, preferably navy blue. |
Available from school suppliers. PE kit must be in a proper bag, not plastic carrier bag. |
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PE Kit – it is optional but strongly recommended that PE Kit is embroidered with the student’s initials. An embroidery service is available from the school uniform supplier, Simmonds. |
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Uniform Supplier & Other Information
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*UNIFORM SUPPLIER |
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S. Simmonds & Son Ltd Tel: 01892 837202 |
Newnham Court Bearsted Rd Maidstone ME14 5LH |
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Please note: (1) Official school badges only (2) No jewellery - except for watch & one small, discreet stud in each earlobe if necessary. (To be handed in for PE). (3) No other visible body piercing or tattoos (4) Make-up: none visible Years 7 – 9; minimal & discreet (if worn) Years 10 - 11. No coloured nail varnish. (5) Hair: no extremes of fashion; no obvious dyes (natural colour only). Hair clips/scrunchies, etc. should be discreet. (6) Hair, shoulder length or longer, must be tied back for science and all practical lessons (7) The following items are not allowed:
(8) In the event of a medical condition necessitating trainers these must be black & student must have a dated letter of explanation from parent/doctor All clothing and kit must be clearly named with the student’s full forename & surname |
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