Uniform & Equipment

It is expected that students are dressed smartly and appropriately for a focused learning environment at all times.

All items of uniform should be clearly named using permanent marker, iron-on or sew-in tapes. Please note biro is not suitable as a marker.

Trousers: Black, smart, tailored style; plain, no cord, jean or legging style/material, no extreme tightness.

Shorts: Black, formal shorts, no stretch or cargo styles – these can be worn all year round.

Skirts: Black box pleated, no extremes of length or tightness; no stretch material. Skirts should be reflective of a style appropriate to a professional job interview.  The hem should be closer to the knee than the hip.   If a skirt is worn – socks (black) or tights (black or neutral) should be plain.  

Shirt or Blouse with stiff collar: White, collar, long/short-sleeved (no sport/polo shirts).

House tie: In the relevant house colour, available to order online via SWI.  We have limited stock available from Reception.

School Sweatshirt: Maroon with logo – available from online supplier SWI.

Shoes: Plain black leather style which must be able to be polished (no air bubbles or accessories, eg. tags). Boots, fabric trainers and sandals are also not permitted.  Black socks (or black/natural tights) only to be worn with uniform (no white socks).

Outdoor wear: Coats and jackets should be an appropriate plain, colour without slogans. No denim or hoodies.
 
 
Aprons: Maroon apron for Food Technology – available to order online via SWI.  We have limited stock available from Reception.

Art Overall:  An old, long-sleeved shirt that covers uniform is sufficient.

Bags: Students should bring a reasonable-sized, secure rucksack (no handbags), which must be big enough for A4 sized books and folders.

Summer Term Uniform (Optional):
White polo shirts with House colour logo on the collar are available from online supplier SWI. 
These may only be worn during the summer term, between the Easter and summer holidays.

Year 11 Uniform: Black V-neck sweatshirt with school logo in House colour – available from online supplier SWI.  A tie is optional.

Jewellery: For Years 7-11, the only jewellery allowed is a single stud.

Make -Up: Only Years 10 & 11 can wear discreet make-up (nail polish is not permitted).

Hair: No extreme hairstyles or colours.

No artificial aspects of make up are permitted, for example, acrylic nails, false eyelashes, etc.

The school reserves the right to decide whether an item of uniform or jewellery, make-up or hairstyle complies with the above standards.  Any items of jewellery considered unacceptable may be confiscated for a fixed period of time.

It is important that ALL items are clearly named.

All jewellery must be removed for all PE lessons.  Newly pierced ears must be covered for the initial 6-week period.

Students with long hair must have hair tied back.

Required PE kit

Uniform items should be ordered directly from our online supplier SWI via their website.
Items can be delivered to school free of charge.

SWI offer free of charge returns for orders over £75. If unsure of sizes it is advisable to order more than one size to try at home.

SWI DO NOT offer exchanges on orders. Incorrect items will need to be reordered.

SWI offer free delivery to school during term time. Orders placed before Friday will usually be delivered to CPS on Tuesday. Orders will be held at reception for collection.

School reception holds stock of a few items that can be purchased directly:

House Ties
Calculators
Geometry Sets

We recommend that students have the following equipment so they are well prepared for work in each lesson and to aid their learning:

• pencil case
• ruler, sharpener & eraser
• pencils
• pens (black and one other colour for marking)
• highlighter pen
• glue stick
• scissors
• scientific calculator
• geometry set
• dry wipe, non-permanent whiteboard pen – new requirement from September 2025

It would be helpful if parents/carers are able to purchase children a small bilingual dictionary for their allocated modern foreign language

Following an extensive and carefully considered review of mobile phone usage, we are making some changes to our mobile phone policy, which will also be applicable to the use of earphones, smart watches and fitbits.

At Calthorpe Park, we appreciate that mobile devices are an integral part of daily life and carry a huge significance, particularly for young people. I fully recognise that from a safety perspective, parents want their children to bring a phone to school and many of our students rely on them to access travel permits etc. It has however become apparent that during the school day mobile devices are a major distraction and result in students not focusing fully in lessons and at times not socialising appropriately with their peers.

We now have a more robust approach to dealing with the distractions caused by the use of mobile devices and their inappropriate use in school and have set out the following expectations:

• All devices must be ‘not seen, not heard’, switched off, and stored in students’ bags during the entire school day. This means from the first bell in the morning at 8.40am until the final bell at 3.00pm
• Students are NOT permitted to carry their mobile devices, including earpods, in their trouser, shirt or coat pockets
• Mobile device usage will only be permitted if expressly directed by a member of staff e.g. for a specific learning task
• Students will be made fully familiar with the process involved in handing over their device to the HUB, should they be seen to be using it during the school day
• Should a student be seen to be doing so on more than one occasion, parents will be contacted directly and the levels of sanction fully explained

If a student refuses to hand over their phone when asked, staff will then deal with this situation in line with the school behaviour policy and appropriate sanctions will be put in place.

If students are concerned that their phone may be damaged whilst in their bag, we suggest that it is stored in an appropriate container. Please note that the school will not accept liability for any phone or device lost or damaged on the school site.

Our aim here is not to be draconian, but to ensure that school is a safe and distraction-free environment for our young people to learn and grow in. If you urgently need to contact your child during the school day, please contact Reception and we will pass on a message via the systems we have in place. If your child feels that they need assistance or pastoral care, they should speak to their tutor or visit HQ, the Medical Room, or our ELSA support team at break or lunch time.

See this letter, issued in July 2025, about the future of phones in Fleet and within our school.

Contact Reception to find out what is available or to make donations.