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06/12/25

🎄 THANK YOU! 🎄 Our Christmas Fayre raised an amazing £1,115.66 for Our School's charities:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n… Thank you all!  

03/12/25

🎄 Year 7 students have brought the festive magic to life by decorating our School’s Christmas tree! The refectory is looking amazing thanks to their creativity and holiday spirit.  

01/12/25

Our Student Leadership Team held its first Leadership Conference on Friday! Students explored their roles, wrote pledges, tackled scenarios and created action plans to drive our School’s vision forward 💡 See more: bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

28/11/25

🚨 We’re recruiting! BCAT needs a Non-Executive Director/Trustee + Local Governors for our schools. Bring your expertise, challenge and support to help shape the future of education. 📩 Apply today and make a difference in local education  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…

27/11/25

🎄Our School Christmas Raffle is less than a week away! 🎟Tickets: £1 per strip (Reception) 🎁Prizes include activity & gift vouchers! 💝Donations still welcome Proceeds go to    & House charities         

26/11/25

📢 Our Careers Newsletter is Live! From Year 7, we’re helping students prepare for the world of work! · Enterprise projects · Workshops & guest speakers · Dedicated focus days See what’s happening now in our latest newsletter 👉 bartonmanor.org/255/careers-…

19/11/25

🏀 First basketball fixture of the year and what a start! Our Year 10 Boys smashed it with a 40-19 win against Herne Bay High School! 👏Well done, team – on to the next!

18/11/25

🎨 Our KS3 Art & GCSE Art/Photography students joined exciting workshops with  on Cultural Capital Day 2! 👉 See their incredible work:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

14/11/25

Year 9 students took History beyond the classroom on Cultural Capital Day 2 at the Imperial War Museum. Powerful stories, fascinating artefacts and striking exhibits made for an unforgettable experience!

29/10/25

See what the talented poets at Barton Manor School in Canterbury have achieved:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

27/10/25

See what the talented poets at Barton Manor School in Canterbury have achieved:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

15/10/25

Our uniform suppliers, Monkhouse, have 20% off everything from Monday 27 October - Sunday 9 November 2025 (midnight). Don't miss out!

03/10/25

Don't miss out on our Open Evening and Mornings next week. Find out more at:  bartonmanor.org/1813/open-ev…

01/10/25

Do you have a child starting in September 2026? Come along to our Open Evenings and Mornings; please book for the Headteacher talks via our website:  bartonmanor.org/1813/open-ev…

11/07/25

Barton Manor Hosts Inaugural Trust Eco Challenge... find out more at:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

13/06/25

Another first for BMS... students complete their first bronze expedition. See the pictures:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

13/06/25

Excellent Barton Manor School First Ofsted Report. Find out more at:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

16/05/25

Our uniform suppliers have a special offer from Monday 19 May - don't miss out!

05/05/25

Could your child be BMS' next Young Musician of the Year! Find out more:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

05/05/25

BMS students have embraced the Duke of Edinburgh Award for the first time. See what they got up to:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more:  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…

25/11/24

BMS and Porchlight Christmas Gift Appeal 2024! Simply wrap/package your gift(s) in festive gift wrap. This could be in a box or gift bag and write a note in a card. Advise if for a male or female or unisex. Hand into the School by 11 December. Thank you.

04/11/24

Barton Court Academy Trust is looking for two experienced Finance professionals to join the team based in Canterbury. Find out more:  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…… and  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…

13/10/24

Barton Manor School has been recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay safe online. Check out the award the School has been given:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

13/10/24

BMS Year 9 Students have enjoyed their first enrichment day this year - the Imperial War Museum. See more at:  bartonmanor.org/238/latest-n…

Uniform

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Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.

Monkhouse Schoolwear Website


The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:

(a) promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School.
(b) ensure dress appropriate for the working day.
(c) promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure.

Students are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days students clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.

General Uniform

UNIFORM LIST

Details

Blazer*

School blazer with school badge and blue trim.

Available from the uniform supplier.

Tie*

School black tie with House badge.
Or other official tie awarded to student.

Tie to be worn correctly with the logo visible and top button fastened.

Available from the uniform supplier.

Shirt / Blouse

White shirt / blouse – conventional classic design with stiffened collar, button up to neck.

Must be tucked in with top button fastened.

Long and short sleeved permitted.

 

Jumper*

(Optional)

School black V-necked jumper with silver trimmed neckband.

Optional. Available from the uniform supplier.

This is the only jumper permitted.

Tartan Skirt*

 

School tartan skirt available from the uniform supplier.

Tartan skirt, to be knee length or below the
knee.

Available from the uniform supplier.

This is the only skirt permitted.

Trousers (unisex)

Charcoal ‘grey’  tailored trousers traditional cut.

Belt is optional, but must be discrete if worn.Trousers to be worn correctly around the waist.


Optional. We recommend that these are obtained from the uniform supplier to ensure the correct design or match the design by Monkhouse if purchased elsewhere.

No fashion trousers, no flare or narrowing, no bootleg, no extra pockets,
buttons, belts or zips.

Socks

Dark socks with trousers, black or white ankle socks with skirt.

Ankle socks are acceptable, knee high are not acceptable.

Tights

Plain black or natural.

No patterned tights.

Shoes

Smart, formal, black leather flat or low heeled shoes* not ankle boots.

Acceptable shoe types can be viewed here

No trainers, no trainer shoes or plimsolls. No boots of any kind.

* Open-toed or backless sandals are not allowed at any time for health and safety reasons.

* No fabric shoes, no brand logos visible on the outside of the shoe.

Unacceptable shoe types can be viewed here

Coat

Dark weatherproof outer coat should be smart and worn over the blazer.

(Reflective arm bands aid visibility in the winter.)

Coats must not display any slogans or offensive logos.

Bags

The recommended school bag is a rucksack.

Bags must have an over the shoulder strap, no fashion bags, no handbags, no excessive adornments (non-functional buckles, straps, plaid handles, chains, studs, scarves etc). No plastic bags. Preferred colour black, grey or navy blue.

 

White laboratory coat and blue DT apron are provided by the School.

PE Uniform

UNIFORM LIST

Details

Polo Shirt*

Navy/white polo shirt.

“Unisex” and “Fitted” options available.

Must be purchased from school supplier.

Shorts/Skort*

Navy/white shorts/skort.

Must be purchased from school supplier.

Socks*

Long games socks – navy hoops (school colours).

Must be purchased from school supplier.

Sports Leggings / Training Trouser* (Optional)

Navy with white trim.

Optional. Must be purchased from school supplier. These are the only leggings or training trouser permitted.

Midlayer top* (Optional)

Navy/white mid-layer top.

Optional. Must be purchased from school supplier. This is the only top permitted.

Durable Baselayer (Optional)

White, long sleeved.

Optional. May be worn under the polo shirt on cold days.

Trainers

A sports trainer that is suitable for indoor use with a non-marking sole and sufficient ankle support.

Trainers with discrete colouring are preferred Canvas trainers of a plimsole/vans/ converse style are not appropriate.

Boots

Studded boots for Hockey and Football + shin pads.

 

Gumshields

 

In both Hockey and Rugby, the use of mouthguards is not mandatory, but it is recommended.

 

PE Kit – it is optional, but recommended that the PE Kit is embroidered with the student’s initials. An embroidery service is available from the school uniform supplier, Monkhouse.

 

Dance students must wear either jazz shoes or have bare feet.

Uniform Supplier & Other Information

*UNIFORM SUPPLIER

Monkhouse Schoolwear

Tel: 01622 230845

Email: newnhamcourt.shop@monkhouse.com

Website: https://www.monkhouse.com/

Unit 15 Newnham Court Shopping Village

Bearsted Road

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5LH   

Please note:     

(1) Official school badges only.

(2) No jewellery - except for watch & one small, discreet stud in each earlobe if necessary.  (To be handed in for PE).

(3) No other visible body piercing or tattoos.

(4) Make-up: none visible. No coloured nail varnish.

(5) Hair: no extremes of fashion; no obvious dyes (natural colour only). Hair clips/scrunchies, etc. should be discreet.

(6) Hair, shoulder length or longer, must be tied back for science and all practical lessons.

(7) In both hockey and rugby the use of mouthguards is not mandatory but it is ‘recommended’

      (8) The following items are not allowed:   

  1. denim coats/jackets,  sweatshirts, hooded sweaters, etc.
  2.  jeans, denims, cords, laced or  decorated trousers;  extremes of width  for trouser legs. 
  3. suede / leather boots.   
  4. visible polo–necked or other sweaters etc. under shirts.
  5. caps/hats - except outside in extreme weather then plain navy blue.  

     (9) In the event of a medical condition necessitating trainers these must be black & student must have a dated

letter of explanation from parent/doctor.

      All clothing and kit must be clearly named with the student’s full forename & surname.