School Uniform
All students are expected to uphold the high standards set by the school. This is especially applicable to uniform. We are proud of our history and the uniform is testament to the values we want our students to embrace. In determining our school uniform, we are conscious of family finances and sustainability. We aim to limit the items that can only be sourced from dedicated suppliers so that as many items as possible can be purchased from the High Street. We also want to ensure our uniform is as sustainable as possible. So, for example, from 2023-24 we removed the coloured house stripe from the school tie so that ties could be reused by other students. We also run a very popular second-hand uniform shop where good condition items can be donated and resold.
We are proud of our school uniform."
If you are joining us as a Year 7 student in September, please follow this link to find out more about your new school uniform.
School Uniform Suppliers
Skoolkit Eastleigh
31 Leigh Road
Eastleigh
SO50 9FF
Tel 02380 629095
Skoolkit Totton
Totton Shopping Centre
1 Commercial Road
Totton
SO40 3BX
02380 667600
https://www.skoolkit.co.uk
Direct4Logos
Unit 44,
Romsey Industrial Estate,
Greatbridge Road,
Romsey
SO51 0HR
01794 511550
The following skirts have been approved for parents/carers to purchase, alongside those offered by Skoolkit and Direct4Logos. These skirts are from Asda and Marks and Spencer (in Navy).
Please note that all skirts must be worn on the knee.
Here is a brief checklist that you can use to ensure your uniform is correct before you leave home each morning:
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Heads |
Face - no visible (Y10&11 ‘subtle’) make-up. No false eyelashes. Ears - one spherical, plain silver or gold stud in each ear lobe (max. diameter 5mm). No retainers (including transparent ones) or other piercings. Hair – natural colour and no extreme styles. |
Shoulders |
Blazer – school badges only, must be worn every day. Jumper – this is optional and can be worn in addition to your blazer (navy, V-neck, long-sleeved, plain knit pullover). Jumpers must NOT be worn instead of a blazer. Tie – Either crest showing with bar above or 7 bars and hiding top button. Shirt – plain white, tucked in, top button done up. No jewellery – check your hands and wrists, no rings or bracelets. Nails - nail varnish and/or false nails are not allowed. If cold - wear a plain, outdoor coat (no leather or denim) over your blazer. Remove coat when indoors and never wear a hoodie. Coat hoods are never up when inside a school building. |
Knees |
Trousers – black, sufficiently loose, not tight-fitting or skinny fit (no jeans or cords etc.). Skirt – regulation navy, on the knee (from Skoolkit or Direct4logos) Shorts – Knee-length black tailored shorts (may only be worn between 1 May to 30 September) |
Toes |
Plain black shoes and laces – business-like leather (polishable) with no visible logos or other colours (ask yourself, would these shoes look smart worn with a business suit?). Shoes - no high heels, backless shoes, canvas, suede, trainers or plimsolls. Socks – Plain black, grey or navy with trousers. Plain white socks can only be worn with a skirt. No socks should have any branding or adornment. Tights – navy, black or natural (no leggings or footless tights). |
Uniform requirements are as follows for all Years (7-11)
Branded items (from Skoolkit, Direct4logos or Mountbatten’s pre-worn uniform shop):
- Blazer - navy with school badge
- School tie
Skirt - navy, plain, knee-length - Charleston or Davenport style
Non Branded items
- Trousers - black, straight-legged trousers worn on the waist. Trousers should be sufficiently loose and not tight-fitting or skinny fit (jeans, cords and similar are not acceptable).
- Tailored shorts may be worn from 1 May to 30 September.
- Jumper – this is optional and can be worn in addition to the blazer (navy, v-neck, long-sleeved, plain knit pullover). Jumpers must NOT be worn instead of a blazer. Round neck jumpers and hooded jumpers are not acceptable.
- Shirt – plain white, not patterned or fashionably baggy, tucked in, top button done up.
- Shoes – plain black, polishable leather. See checklist below.
- Socks - plain, unbranded black, grey, navy or white socks. Socks must be unbranded and without adornments. When wearing a skirt, socks must be worn below the knee.
- Tights – navy, black or natural. No leggings or footless tights.
- Students must wear socks or tights, not both.
- Outdoor coat – plain colour only is preferable. (Fluorescent strips are advisable for added safety on dark evenings). Leather or denim jackets, sweatshirts, hooded or otherwise, and other outdoor clothing of this type, particularly if emblazoned with motifs, are not acceptable. Any coat must be worn over the blazer, not underneath, and should be removed when indoors. Hoods should not be worn up inside the school building.
PE Kit
- Unbranded navy blue polo or round-necked T shirt OR you can buy a polo or T shirt with the Mountbatten logo from our stockists
- Unbranded black shorts
- Unbranded black socks
Optional
- Navy blue round-necked sweatshirt
- Black/Navy singular logo tracksuit bottoms
- Black/Navy singular logo sports leggings
- Black/Navy singular logo shorts
All unbranded PE items must be plain and without a logo.
Summer Uniform
Black tailored shorts may be worn instead of trousers or skirts from 1 May to 30 September. The school will alert students and parents to temporary uniform changes due to extreme weather. An amber health warning will usually mean that ties and blazers are not required. A red amber health warning will usually mean that all students can wear PE kit instead of school uniform.
Shoes Checklist
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Forbidden Items
The following items are not allowed in school:
- smartphones
- smart watches
- internet enabled devices
- knives and other weapons
- aerosol sprays
- tippex and solvents
- chewing gum
- cigarettes, tobacco and other smoking paraphernalia
- E Cigarettes and vaping equipment
- abusive substances (e.g. alcohol, drugs)
Students are also advised not to bring cash or valuable possessions into school, as we cannot accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage.
To support a safe, healthy and focused learning environment, smart devices, including smartphones, smartwatches and any other internet-enabled devices are not permitted in school. These devices can be a significant distraction to learning and may have a negative impact on students' wellbeing, social interactions and personal development.
The school supports the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign, which encourages families to delay providing children with smartphones and promotes a more balanced approach to technology during childhood.
If a prohibited smart device is brought onto the school site, it will be confiscated and returned in accordance with the school's behaviour and confiscation procedures. Information on permitted phones can be found here.