Uniform
Why do students at Oaks Park wear a uniform?
Why do students at Oaks Park wear a uniform?
Students wear uniform at Oaks Park High School because:
- It makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance.
- It is practical and smart.
- It promotes a sense of pride in the school.
- It reinforces a sense of belonging to our school community.
- It identifies the children with the school.
Students must travel to and from school in full school uniform.
For parent/carers’ convenience, we use two uniform suppliers:
| Lucilla 180A Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4LX Tel: 020 8554 5133 Lucilla |
Carolina 708 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AL Tel: 020 8504 6420 Carolina |
We strive to balance our uniform standards with affordability and practicality for all families; therefore, from September 2026 and in line with statutory requirements, the school will limit the number of branded uniform items to four. The compulsory branded items are the blazer, tie, PE top, and bag (for Years 7–9), which must be purchased from the recommended stockists listed above. To ensure the correct items are purchased, please state that you are buying a uniform for Oaks Park High School; however, the rest of the uniform may be bought elsewhere, provided it complies with the requirements outlined below.
Please ensure every item of uniform includes a name tag to avoid lost property.
Boys Uniform
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Uniform item |
Details | Requirements |
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Blazer
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Green blazer with embroidered school badge | To be worn at all times |
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Tie
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Oaks Park school tie, green and gold stripes
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Tucked in at all times Top button done up at all times |
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Shirt
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White shirt with collar Short sleeve or long sleeve
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Tucked in at all times
Top button done up at all times |
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Trousers /
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Tailored black full length trousers (not tight fit) Plain discreet black leather belt |
Trousers must touch tops of shoes
No logos |
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Jumper  |
Plain black v-neck jumper or v-neck cardigan
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Optional, but must not be worn instead of a blazer |
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Socks
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Plain black or white ankle length socks
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Socks worn to ankle length only No logos
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Shoes
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Plain black leather or leather look shoes |
Shoes must not go above the ankle No trainer type soles No visible logos |
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School Rucksack  |
Oaks Park large rucksack with embroidered school badge / transfer name recommended |
Compulsory for Year 7, 8 and 9 |
Boys PE Uniform
All students are expected to have the full PE kit.
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Uniform item |
Details |
Requirements |
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PE Polo Shirt or Rugby Shirt
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Short sleeve or long sleeve option
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Compulsory:
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Thick black sports legging, shorts must be worn over the top
No visible logos |
Optional:
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Thick black sports legging, shorts must be worn over the top
No visible logos |
Optional:
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As pictured
or
Plain Black track top with with half zip No visible logos |
Optional:
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Trainers
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For PE lessons, students should wear suitable sports training shoes. Trainers can be any colour, but they should be fully enclosed, securely fastened, and appropriate for physical activity, providing good support and grip for both indoor and outdoor lessons.
For football, students may wear football boots (including moulded studs). Studded boots should only be worn for outdoor activities and not indoors. Please note that metal studs are not permitted on the 4G pitch |
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Girls Uniform
|
Uniform item |
Details | Requirements |
|
Blazer
|
Green blazer with embroidered school badge |
To be worn at all times
|
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Tie
|
Oaks Park school tie, green and gold stripes |
To be worn at all times To worn to waist length |
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Shirt
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White shirt with collar Short sleeve or long sleeve |
Tucked in at all times Top button done up at all times |
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Black box pleat or black ankle length loose fit skirt |
Must be worn to at least knee length |
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Trousers /
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Tailored black full length trousers (not tight fit)
Plain discreet black leather belt |
Trousers must touch tops of shoes
No logo on the buckle |
|
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Plain black v-neck jumper or v-neck cardigan
|
Optional, but must not be worn instead of a blazer |
|
Socks
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Plain black or white ankle length socks
Plain black or tan coloured tights |
Socks worn to ankle length only. No logos
No socks to be worn over tights |
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Shoes
|
Plain black leather or leather look shoes
|
Shoes must not go above the ankle No trainer type soles No visible logos |
|
School Rucksack
|
Oaks Park large rucksack with embroidered school badge / transfer name recommended
|
Compulsory for Year 7, 8 and 9
|
Girls PE Uniform
| Uniform Item | Details | Requirements |
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PE Polo Shirt or Rugby Shirt
|
Short sleeve or long sleeve option |
Compulsory:
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As pictured or Plain Black shorts Plain Black leggings Plain Black Track bottoms No visible logos
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Compulsory:
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PE Track top
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As pictured or Plain Black track top with with half zip No visible logos |
Optional:
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Trainers |
For PE lessons, students should wear suitable sports training shoes. Trainers can be any colour, but they should be fully enclosed, securely fastened, and appropriate for physical activity, providing good support and grip for both indoor and outdoor lessons. For football, students may wear football boots (including moulded studs). Studded boots should only be worn for outdoor activities and not indoors. Please note that metal studs are not permitted on the 4G pitch. |
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General Uniform Expectations
Oaks Park maintains high expectations with regard to student uniforms. The final decision on uniform will be taken by the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Lanyards & ID’s |
Lanyards and ID’s must be worn at all times. ID Cards must face to show the photo and name of the student clearly. |
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Religious Headscarves & Caps |
With regard to religious observance, if religious head scarves or caps are worn they must be plain black. Plain white religious scarves or caps are allowed in the summer term |
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Jewellery |
No jewellery, other than a single pair of small stud earrings and a watch. No piercings other than the ear. Any religious symbols to be worn inside the shirt. Adornments can only be worn if they have been issued by the school. |
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Hair & Make-up |
Subtle makeup that should not be noticable. No coloured nail varnish or false nails. No false eyelashes. No extreme haircuts. Students should not have patterns, lines or logos shaved into their hair (including patterns in eyebrows). Any clip used to fasten hair should be small and unobtrusive in colour and style. Any hair band should be plain and black, white or uniform green in colour. |
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Outdoor Clothing |
Coats are not to be worn inside the building. They must be plain, and without large patterns or logos. Winter scarves should be plain and black. They are not to be worn inside the building. Any hats worn in winter should not be worn inside the building. Designer items are not permitted |
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Casual shoes/trainers Ribbed jumpers/sweatshirts/hoodies Baseball caps Boots Bandanas Denim Flares Tight fitting trousers Cropped or short trousers Casual style trousers Logos on any uniform item |
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Please ensure every item of uniform includes a name tag to avoid lost property. Students not in full uniform will be removed from circulation at break and lunchtime and must report to C8. The Headteacher reserves the right to determine when clothing, hairstyle, jewellery or make-up is not suitable. Medical Exceptions: Adjustments to uniform will be considered by the Headteacher only upon receipt of appropriate medical certification. Oaks Park maintains high expectations with regard to student uniform. The final decision on uniform will be taken by the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. |
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