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 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

To ensure that the correct items are purchased, please state that you are buying uniform for Oaks Park High School. The blazer, tie, PE kit and rucksack can only be purchased from the recommended stockists above; however the rest of the uniform can be purchased elsewhere as long as it complies with the list below:

Boys Uniform Girls Uniform

Boys PE Kit Girls PE Kit

Please ensure every item of uniform includes a name tag to avoid lost property.

Boys Uniform

Uniform item

Details

Requirements

Blazer

Green blazer with embroidered school badge

To be worn at all times

Tie

Oaks Park school tie, green and gold stripes

To be worn at all times
To be worn to waist length

Shirt

White shirt with collar

Short sleeve or long sleeve

Tucked in at all times

Top button done up at all times

Trousers /
belt (optional)

Tailored black full length trousers (not tight fit)

Plain discreet black leather belt

Trousers must touch tops of shoes

No logo on the buckle

Jumper

Plain black v-neck jumper or v-neck cardigan

Optional, but must not be worn instead of a blazer

Socks

Plain black or white ankle length socks

Socks worn to ankle length only

No logos

Shoes

Plain black leather or leather look shoes

Shoes must not go above the ankle

No trainer type soles
No suede or canvas shoes
No visible logos

School Rucksack

Oaks Park large rucksack with embroidered school badge / transfer name recommended

Compulsory for Year 7, 8 & 9

Boys PE Uniform

All students are expected to have the full PE kit.

Uniform item

Details

Requirements

PE Polo Shirt or Rugby Shirt

Short sleeve or long sleeve option

Compulsory:

Embroidered school logo on left-hand side

Student name on front right hand side of chest

PE Shorts or PE Track bottoms

Black shorts

Black Track bottoms with zip bottom

Compulsory:

Embroidered school logo on left-hand side

Student name on front right leg

PE Leggings

Plain black baselayer tights

Shorts must be worn over the top

Optional: For winter months

PE Track top - optional

Black track top with with half zip

Optional item

If worn compulsory:

Embroidered school logo on left-hand side

Student name on front right hand side of chest

GCSE PE Uniform

Only for students who take GCSE PE (Yr9 onwards) will be provided with further information on the kit required.

Girls Uniform

Uniform item

Details

Requirements

Blazer

Green blazer with embroidered school badge

To be worn at all times

Tie

Oaks Park school tie, green and gold stripes

To be worn at all times
To worn to waist length

Shirt

White shirt with collar

Short sleeve or long sleeve

Tucked in at all times
Top button done up at all times

Jumper

Plain black v-neck jumper or v-neck cardigan

Optional, but must not be worn instead of a blazer

Trousers /
belt (optional)

Tailored black full length trousers (not tight fit)

Plain discreet black leather belt

Trousers must touch tops of shoes

No logo on the buckle

Skirt

Black box pleat or black ankle length loose fit skirt

Must be worn to at least knee length

Socks

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

Shoes

Plain black leather or leather look shoes

Shoes must not go above the ankle
No trainer type soles
No suede or canvas shoes
No visible logos

School Rucksack

Oaks Park large rucksack with embroidered school badge / transfer name recommended

Compulsory for Year 7, 8 & 9

Girls PE Uniform

Uniform Item	Details	Requirements
PE Polo Shirt or Rugby Shirt	Short sleeve or long sleeve option	Compulsory: Embroidered school logo on left-hand side Student name on front right hand side of chest
PE Shorts, PE Track bottoms or PE Leggings	Black shorts Black Track bottoms with zip bottom Black leggings	Compulsory: Embroidered school logo on left-hand side Student name on front right leg
PE Track top - optional	Black track top with with half zip	Optional item If worn compulsory: Embroidered school logo on left-hand side Student name on front right hand side of chest
GCSE PE Uniform	Only for students who take GCSE PE (Yr9 onwards) will be provided with further information on the kit required.

Uniform expectations

Oaks Park maintain 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.

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.
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.
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.
Shoes
Not to be worn	Casual shoes/trainers Ribbed jumpers/sweatshirts/hoodies Baseball caps Boots Bandanas Denim Flares Tight fitting trousers Cropped or short trousers Corduroy jeans or jeans-style trousers Logos on any uniform item

Students not in full school uniform will be removed from circulation at break and lunchtime.

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.

All items of uniform should be named. The School cannot accept any liability for loss or damage to clothing or equipment incurred on the school premises.