Uniform

At St Francis Xavier School, we believe that our uniform is an integral part of our identity, creating a positive working attitude. 

There is increasing evidence that students who strive for exceptionally high standards in all areas, including dress, are more likely to fulfill their academic potential.

 

Uniform lists
The following lists provide information on compulsory school uniform.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from our preferred supplier, Trutex.

 

Please note, from September 2024 we a transitioning to a new uniform.

The new uniform is compulsory for Year 7 and 8 students and optional for students in Year 9, 10 and 11.

(Please note: we are not allowing a mix of old and new uniform)

 

Year 7 and 8

Blazer	Navy straight or fitted blazer with school badge.
Blouse	Light blue shirt or blouse with two piece collar for wearing with a tie.
Tie*	Navy/light blue tie.
Skirt*	Taylor tartan skirt which must be worn at knee length.
Trousers	Grey tailored school trousers or shorts. No jersey or jeggings.
Socks	Plain dark grey, white or black ankle socks or opaque or black tights.
Shoes	Traditional style black school shoes. No canvas, trainer style shoes, boots or sandals. No obvious fashion branding.

Year 9 – 11
Girls

Blazer	Royal Blue Blazer with school badge.
Blouse	Light Blue Blouse with two piece collar for wearing with a tie.
Tie*	Royal blue or silver (year 11 only).
Skirt*	Taylor tartan skirt which must be worn at knee length.
Trousers	Harrow grey boot cut or two pocket school trousers. No jersey or jeggings.
Socks	Plain dark grey, white or black ankle socks or opaque or black tights.
Shoes	Black and low heeled. No canvas, trainer style shoes, boots or sandals. No obvious fashion branding.

Boys

Blazer	Black Blazer with school badge
Shirt	White Shirt with two piece collar for wearing with a tie.
Tie*	Royal blue or silver (year 11 only).
Trousers	Black boot cut or two pocket school trousers.
Socks	Plain dark grey or black socks (white socks are not permitted)
Shoes	Traditional style black shoes. No canvas, trainer style shoes, boots or sandals. No obvious fashion branding.

PE kit (all year groups)

The following lists provide information on compulsory PE kit.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from our preferred supplier, Trutex.

There is an optional hoodie, track pants, and girls navy leggings that can be purchase from Trutex.

Please make sure you label or write your name on all your uniform so it is easy to identify.

Other information 

• Coats may be worn on the way to and from school but must be taken off before entering the school building. Hoodies are not permitted.
• One pair of plain gold or silver studs can be worn in the lower part of the earlobe. Other facial and body piercings are not permitted.
• A watch and one small flat ring can be worn – no other items of jewellery.
• No extreme make-up (it must not be overly noticeable).
• No inappropriate or extreme hairstyles. Parents who have any queries about this should contact their child’s Head of Year before taking their child to the barber/hairdresser. Hairstyles not allowed are:
  • Very short hair, less than a blade two.
  • Students are not permitted to dye their hair in unnatural colours.  This includes bleaching, bright colours or two-tone hair-styles.
  • Tramlines or patterns shaved into the hair are not permitted.
• No nail varnish, fake tan or acrylic nails.
• No smartwatches.

 

Uniform expectations

We would like to remind all parents about the need for constant vigilance and co-operation in helping us to maintain the highest standard of appearance of the uniform.

If a child’s uniform is not worn properly then parents can expect a phone call home with a short period to rectify it.  Failure to do so could result in sanctions being applied that may include isolation and/or, in extreme circumstances, being sent home.

Any pupil unable to wear the correct shoes due to medical issues will need a note from their doctor specifying the reasons.  The Pastoral Department has a supply of spare uniform, including shoes, which children can wear on a temporary basis.

In all cases, school reserves the right to determine what is and is not acceptable in terms of uniform.