Dress Code

Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth Form students at Goffs Academy are expected to set an example to the rest of the school through their high standard of business-like dress and the way they present themselves.

The intention of the Sixth Form dress code is to maintain the smart appearance of the lower school years but allow a degree of flexibility, in acknowledgement of the progression towards higher education or the world of employment.

A Sixth Form student should be able to leave the school site and immediately attend a formal interview without having to change their clothes. The Sixth Form dress code is smart office wear, preparing you not only for your studies but also for life beyond school.

Students must wear their Sixth Form Lanyard with name badge so that it is visible at all times; this is a requirement for all staff, visitors and Sixth Form students to comply with safeguarding regulations.

Below are the rules on what the Dress Code includes:

• Sixth form lanyard with name badge
• Plain smart jackets (cardigans and jumpers may not be worn instead of jackets).
• Plain smart trousers.
• Smart shirt with collar and tie of their own choice.
• Plain sweaters may be worn with a shirt, tie and jacket.
• A formal, tailored skirt or dress worn with tights not socks.
• Skirts and dresses must be of reasonable length, as you would wear to an office and no shorter than 10cm above the knee.
• Skorts, shorts or clothing made from leather or imitation leather are not allowed.
• Smart blouse or plain smart top to be worn under a jacket.
• Shirts/tops which show a bare midriff, shoulders or visible cleavage must not be worn.
• Plain, dark shoes of a smart, formal style must be worn (trainers, flip-flops/sandals, Ugg boots, or Doc Martens style boots may not be worn). Only smart plain formal boots may be worn.

In general;

• Jeans, jogging bottoms, skorts, shorts, legwarmers or leggings are not permitted.
• Very short skirts or bodycon dresses are not permitted.
• Hoodies or sweatshirts are not permitted.
• Leather or imitation leather clothing, other than shoes, are not permitted.
• Trainers or canvas shoes must not be worn.
• Students should wear their jacket/blazer at all times (during warm weather in the summer term, students should have their jackets/blazers with them, but may choose to remove them).
• Students may wear a smart, formal outdoor coat to travel to and from school, which must be taken off in school in line with the uniform policy of the rest of the school.
• Any make-up or jewellery worn by students should be discreet.
• Discreet ear piercing is permitted in school, plus a single discreet nose stud. All other piercings are not permitted, including septum piercing.
• Visible tattoos are not permitted.
• Hair must be a natural colour and may not be extreme in style.
• Hats, caps, durags, scarves are not permitted to be worn in the school building.