School polo shirt with King Ecgbert School Logo (Compulsory)

Students must wear a school polo shirt at all times. Polo shirts can be black, red or white. Both long and short sleeved polo shirts are available.

School sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (Compulsory)

Students should have a long sleeved school sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan in black.

Fleece or hooded jumper with King Ecgbert School Logo (Optional)

No other jumper or ‘hoodie’ should be brought to school. Occasionally special event clothing is organised by the school (e.g. Y11 Leavers Hoodies, departmental-based extra-curricular clothing). These items are not to be worn during the normal school day.

Plain black with no other colour or adornment. Leggings are not acceptable.

Shoes, trainers or boots must be completely black without any other colour trim or coloured logo. During periods of severe weather, wellingtons and snow boots are permitted.

Coats are not permitted to be worn inside the building.

Cultural dress (e.g. Shalvar Kameez) in the school colours (black, red or white) is permitted but the lower part must be black. A school jumper and/or polo shirt with the school logo must always be worn.

Headscarves/religious prayer caps must be plain and in school colours (black, red or white). Headscarves must not have loose or trailing material.

The only jewellery permitted is one pair of ear studs, a small discreet nose stud and a watch. No other piercings or jewellery is allowed and will be confiscated if worn to school.

For Health & Safety reasons students should not wear nail varnish and false nails including gels or any form of nail art.

Hairstyles and colour must be appropriate for school. Outlandish styles and colours are not permitted.

Students must have a bag that is big enough to carry an A4 size folder, school books, pencil case and calculator. Students are expected to bring the following items every day to school: pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, scientific calculator, protractor, and compass.

Students may wish to hire a locker to keep books and PE kit safe during the school day

A complete change of clothing is required for PE lessons.

Students should wear the following:

• Plain black sports shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings
• Royal blue PE t-shirt with school logo (no longer available to purchase)
• Royal blue PE sweatshirt with school logo (no longer available to purchase)
• Plain black football socks
• Clean sports trainers for use inside the sports hall (football boots/shin pads are optional but useful)
• Headscarves may be worn but must not have loose or trailing material