Our students are our ambassadors in the community and beyond. As we prepare them for life after school, we expect them to wear their uniform with pride, on the way to school, in school and on the way home. By setting professional standards, they give themselves a great sense of belonging and are ready to take on a career where they will be expected to dress professionally. Please work with us to make sure your child has dressed appropriately before leaving for school.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in anticipation of your support with our school uniform policy. If you have any queries concerning our uniform expectations, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Form Tutor.

We do not have established partnerships with second-hand school uniform suppliers, we recommend exploring popular online marketplaces and local community selling groups.

Equipment Required

School bag - All pupils are required to carry a suitable bag to transport their books, equipment and PE kit. We do not have lockers so the pupils are responsible for their possessions at all times during the school day. Definition of ‘suitable bag’- appropriate, functional bag to carry equipment, including A4 folder and PE kit, no more than 1 logo, and no offensive logos. We recommend a rucksack or bag with appropriate shoulder strap, for good back health
Chromebook and earphones (earphones are available to buy on ParentPay)
A reading book - Suitable for their reading age
A pencil case - Containing the following:
- 2 Pens either Blue or Black and 1 Green Pen
- A Pencil
- A Ruler
- A Rubber

School Uniform

Compulsory Uniform

White Shirt
Baxter College clip on tie - For students who are in Year 11 September 2024
Baxter College clip on ‘House’ tie
Baxter College blazer with badge

Optional Uniform

Plain, black V-neck jumper or Baxter College black V-neck jumper - No sweatshirt material

Black trousers, skirt, shorts

Black Skirts - should be pleated and knee length - full pleat or sewn-down pleat
Black Shorts - tailored, knee length
Black Trousers - tailored with a zip and button at the front
Uniform Examples
Acceptable pleated skirts and shorts
Acceptable trousers (girls)
Acceptable trousers (boys)
Acceptable shoes - examples detailed below in Shoes & Socks

Not Permitted Uniform

No other jumpers or hoodies are permitted to be worn
Tight lycra material, tube skirts, skirts with a full length zip or skinny trousers are not permitted to be worn
Trainers or pump/canvas style shoes are not permitted

Shoes & Socks

School shoes need to be plain black, smart and polishable. Please see the examples here or feel free to contact the office if you are unsure.
NO Boots
Black socks/tights

Should adjustments to uniform be required, due to unusual weather or circumstance, parents/carers will be informed.

Accessories & Makeup

Not Permitted Accessories & Makeup

Nose/tongue and any other facial piercings are not permitted
Sovereign rings not permitted
Multiple ear piercings are not permitted to be worn and will be confiscated
False eyelashes are not to be worn in school
False nails of any form are not permitted
Eyebrows - The shaving of lines into the eyebrow is not acceptable
Phones - Unless instructed by a member of staff, any student who is seen to have their mobile phone will have it confiscated

Important Notices about Accessories & Makeup

Necklaces must not be on show
Items not within our uniform policy will be confiscated.
One piercing in each ear no larger than a five pence piece is allowed – Multiple ear piercings are not permitted to be worn and will be confiscated
Make-up to be kept minimal and neutral colours - Students will be asked to remove any make-up not within our uniform policy
Nails should be kept short and neutral colours - False nails of any form are not permitted and students will be asked to remove if false nails are worn
Hair must be cut in an appropriate manner that is suitable to a formal educational and professional environment - It should not be extreme in colour or length changes and must not include tramlines or shaved areas of any kind). Students need to tie their hair back in practical subjects to adhere with health and safety requirements.
Eyebrows - The shaving of lines into the eyebrow is not acceptable
Students should ensure that mobile phones are switched off and away at all times, unless instructed by a member of staff. Any student who is seen to have their mobile phone will have it confiscated
Coats - Are permitted in outdoor areas, and are to be worn over uniform. Coats must be easy to put on and take off. Any logo should be no bigger than ‘credit card’ size. Coats are to be removed prior to entering the classroom.

PE & Dance Kit

All pupils will be expected to get changed for Physical Education and Dance and will need to bring the following items on PE/Dance days.

Compulsory Uniform

White Baxter College polo shirt
Black tracksuit bottoms or black sports leggings
From September 2025, Nike Pro's/Lycra or Tight fitting shorts will no longer be acceptable for PE lessons.
PE shorts will need to be loose fitting football style, black shorts only.
Baxter College black jumper or a plain black alternative.
White socks (these can be trainer, ankle or football style).
Suitable footwear for outdoor use (no pumps/converse or high top style trainers). Please note these cannot be your school shoes.

Expectations & Behaviour – PE and Dance
All pupils will be expected to take part in PE/Dance lessons.Where this is not possible pupils must bring a note explaining the reasons why. (Pupils will still be expected to take part in some aspects of the lessons and will be expected to get CHANGED into PE/DANCE KIT)
Jewellery, i.e. watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces etc. (including jewellery worn through the ears) should not to be worn whilst participating in physical education lessons. Long hair should be secured as appropriate to the activity.Where the participant has newly pierced earrings, and so cannot be removed for a set period, earrings should be taped over. (PE staff will make the final decision on whether it is deemed safe, if it is not the pupil will be unable to take part in the lesson)

School Suppliers

Please see details of our 2 uniform suppliers as of January 2025.

Should you have any issues/questions regarding uniform, in the meantime, please do contact the school office for further advice - 01562 741524 or info@bax.saet.co.uk