Students' Uniform

School Uniform is compulsory at Quintin Kynaston School. All students must wear the correct school uniform at all times. It is the outward face we present to the community, and we expect students to wear sensible and appropriate dress without fashion accessories - this includes hairstyle and footwear. Those who do not will be sent home after a telephone call to a parent or guardian.

All staff are expected to consistently enforce the strict uniform rules. This includes challenging students, sending letters home, contacting parents and discussing issues with the Directors of Learning.

Compulsory Uniform

  • Pale blue QK polo shirt
  • Navy blue skirt or trousers
  • Navy blue QK sweatshirt or QK fleece
  • Black shoes

From September 2009 compulsory outdoor school jackets will be introduced. This means students will no longer be allowed to wear outdoor jackets of any description other than the new compulsory QK Jacket. This is reasonably priced at £22.00 for all sizes. It is an extremely warm jacket and rain-proof. If any parent/carer has difficulty in paying for this jacket, arrangements can be made to pay in weekly instalments.

P.E. Kit

  • White QK t-shirt
  • Navy blue shorts or jogging bottoms
  • White socks

How to buy

Our online store clearly shows all the sizes and the prices for each item available. You can buy online (we use PayPal but you don't need a PayPal account to shop with us) or you can visit the QK Uniform Shop at the school.

QK Uniform Shop is open Monday to Friday 3.30pm until 4.00pm (cash or cheque with guarantee card only. We can accept credit or debit cards, but only for online orders).

Jewellery

No jewellery is permitted except 1 pair of stud earrings and a watch. Caps and hoods are not permitted in the school building. No valuable items may be brought to school (mobile phones, Walkmans etc).

Religious Clothing and Adornments

Three students wearing the correct uniform

QK is respectful of all religions and aims to provide opportunity for students to express their faith. At QK symbols of religion such as a crucifix or crescent on a chain may be worn around the neck, but must be removed for physical activities. All other jewellery is unacceptable.

QK allows students to wear various head-dresses including the hijab, skullcap and turban to support students' religious expression. These may be worn in addition to the school uniform. Headscarves should be navy blue or black. Full school uniform may not be replaced by alternative religious or other clothing.

Sixth Form Dress Code

In the Sixth Form there is no specific uniform policy, but students are expected to wear appropriate dress that is suitable for the workplace. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing in the Sixth Form are determined by the Director of Sixth in conjunction with the Head-teacher.