Uniform
Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website at https://simmonds-ltd.com/hidden/barton-manor-school/ for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.
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
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Blazer* |
School blazer with school badge and blue trim. |
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Tie* |
School black tie with badge. Or other official tie awarded to student.
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Tie to be worn correctly with the logo visible and top button fastened.
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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.
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Jumper* (Optional) |
School black V-necked jumper with silver trimmed neckband. |
Optional. Available from the uniform supplier. This is the only jumper permitted. |
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Tartan Skirt*
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School tartan skirt available from the uniform supplier. |
Tartan skirt, to be knee length or below the knee. |
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Trousers (unisex)
Trousers* (Optional) |
Charcoal tailored trousers traditional cut.
School steel grey trouser traditional cut.
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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 suppliers to ensure the correct design or match the design by Simmonds if purchased elsewhere. No fashion trousers, no flare or narrowing, no bootleg, no extra pockets, buttons, belts or zips. |
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Socks |
Dark socks with trousers, black or white ankle socks with skirt. |
Ankle socks are acceptable, knee high are not acceptable. |
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Tights |
Plain black or natural. |
No patterned tights. |
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Shoes |
Smart, formal, black leather flat or low heeled shoes* not ankle boots. |
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. |
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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. |
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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.
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White laboratory coat and blue DT apron are provided by the School.
PE Kit - Year 7
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Polo Shirt* |
Navy/white polo shirt. “Unisex” and “Fitted” options available. |
Must be purchased from school suppliers. |
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Shorts/Skort* |
Navy/white shorts/skort. |
Must be purchased from school suppliers. |
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Socks* |
Long game socks – navy/white hoops. |
Must be purchased from school suppliers.
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Sports leggings / training trouser* (Optional) |
Navy with white trim.
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Optional. Must be purchased from school suppliers. These are the only leggings or training trouser permitted. |
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Midlayer top* (Optional) |
Navy/White mid-layer top.
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Optional. Must be purchased from school suppliers. This is the only top permitted. |
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Durable Baselayer (Optional) |
White, long sleeved. |
Optional. May be worn under the polo shirt on cold days. |
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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. |
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Boots |
Studded boots for hockey and football + shin pads. |
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PE Kit – it is optional but recommended that PE Kit is embroidered with the student’s initials. An embroidery service is available from the school uniform supplier, Simmonds. |
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Uniform Supplier & Other Information
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*UNIFORM SUPPLIER |
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S. Simmonds & Son Ltd
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Newnham Court Bearsted Rd Maidstone Kent ME14 5LH Tel: 01892 837202 |
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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 Years 7 – 9; minimal & discreet (if worn) in Years 10 - 11. 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) The following items are not allowed:
(8) 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. |
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