Uniform
Students in Years 7–11 are expected to wear the school uniform which is in keeping with the smart, professional image we want all in our school community to portray.
Uniform Suppliers
| Supplier | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Gogna Schoolwear and Sports | Oldbury Unit 1B, Junction 2 Industrial Estate Demuth Way Oldbury B69 4LT Birmingham 67/69 Rookery Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9QU |
Telephone: 0121 523 5572 Email: sales@gogna.me Website: www.gogna.me |
| CC Uniforms Ltd | 82 Kings Square West Bromwich B70 7NW |
Telephone: 0121 448 9199 Email: ccuniformsltd@hotmail.com Website: www.ccuniforms.com |
| The School Uniform Merchant | 127 High Street Princes End Tipton DY4 9JE |
Telephone: 0121 520 3120 Email: info@theschooluniformmerchant.co.uk Website: www.theschooluniformmerchant.co.uk |
| Item | Expectation | Not Allowed | Purchase From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer – essential | Black school blazer with the Gospel Oak School logo | Gogna CC Uniforms School Shop |
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| Shirt – essential | A formal white shirt buttoned to neck | General retailer | |
| School Tie – essential | Gospel Oak School tie | Gogna CC Uniforms School Shop |
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| Jumper – optional | A plain black knitted V-neck jumper | • No logos • No sweatshirts • No hoodies |
General retailer |
| Trousers/Skirt – essential | • Formal black trousers • Formal knee-length black skirt • Black or flesh-coloured tights or white/black socks should be worn |
• No chinos, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers or skinny trousers. • No stretchy or lycra material. • No external buckles or logos. |
General retailer |
| Shorts – optional in summer term | Formal tailored black school shorts | No cycling, cargo or denim shorts. | General retailer |
| Shoes | Formal black polishable shoes (in bad weather, students are allowed to walk to school in appropriate footwear, but change when they arrive) | • No logo or branding on trainers or pumps • No heels over 2cm • No converse/Vans • No boots |
General retailer |
Gospel Oak PE Kit, including Dance
PE clothing, described below, should only be worn during PE lessons/Enrichment or when representing the school in sporting events.
| Girls' PE kit | Boys' PE kit |
|---|---|
| Gospel Oak polo shirt | Gospel Oak polo shirt |
| Gospel Oak midlayer (optional) | Gospel Oak midlayer (optional) |
| Plain black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms (fashion shorts and tracksuit bottoms are not permitted. The tracksuit bottoms should be predominately black with no large logos or writing) | Plain black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms (fashion shorts and tracksuit bottoms are not permitted. The tracksuit bottoms should be predominately black with no large logos or writing) |
| Black football socks (as directed by staff) | Black football socks (as directed by staff) |
| White Non-slip Socks (optional) | White Non-slip Socks (optional) |
| Training shoes (not fashion pumps). Astroturf trainers or rubber moulded boots are the most appropriate for the field and 3G astroturf facility. | Training shoes (not fashion pumps). Astroturf trainers or rubber moulded boots are the most appropriate for the field and 3G astroturf facility. |
There are branded PE kit items as an optional purchase.
Hairstyles, Jewellery and Make-up
Permitted
- Students are allowed to wear one small pair of plain metal (silver/gold) stud earrings in the lobe of the ear (must be removed for PE)
- Wristwatch
- Nose studs must have a clear ball
Not Permitted
- Rings, bracelets, necklaces and wristbands
- No acrylic nails
- Heavy make-up
- Facial piercings of any description
Hairstyles
Hair should be neat, tidy and safe with no extremes of fashion permitted. Where hair is coloured or extensions added, it must be of natural shades only.
The school reserves the right to sanction students for not following the appropriate dress code for the school, which will include isolation. Where possible, the school will provide alternatives to incorrect uniform. Persistent failure to comply with the school uniform and equipment expectations will incur more severe sanctions.
Sixth Form
To reflect the level of maturity expected of students, Sixth Form students are permitted to wear their own smart business dress in line with the staff dress code.
- A sensible shirt and tie with tailored trousers and plain black shoes.
- Smart tailored clothes (blouse, skirt or trousers) suitable for an office environment.
- Denim of any sort is not allowed and shoes must be plain black.
- Vests, strappy or backless tops are not permitted.
- Skirts must be knee length.
- Jewellery must be small and kept to a minimum.
- Leggings or knee length trousers are not permitted.
- Shoes must meet Health and Safety regulations and therefore should not be open-toed.