School Uniform

Any student not able to follow our school uniform expectations will receive an appropriate sanction.

Uniform Supplier

Our Uniform is available from Uniform Direct:

	W: www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk
	T: 020 8544 5440
	E: mitcham@sud.co.uk
	Unit 5 Mitcham Industrial Estate, Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AP

Equipment Expectations for All Students (Years 7 -13)

Essential Equipment (Sanctionable with a central detention if not present each day)	Desirable Equipment
1 x Black / Blue Pen	Ruler
1 x Green Pen	Calculator
1 x Purple Pen	Glue Stick
Reading Book	Coloured Pencils / Pens
Curriculum Companion	Maths Sets
	Highlighters
	Water Bottle

Uniform Expectations Years 7 -11

St Mark’s blazer	Must be worn daily to the Academy.
White shirt	Must be able to button up to the top.
St Mark’s grey jumper	This is an optional item and not compulsory for students. It cannot be worn without a blazer.
Rewards black or burgundy jumper	Issued by the Academy. Students do not need to wear a blazer with these jumpers. *Please note these are rewards for students and not available to buy.
Smart Black or grey trousers	Trousers must be an appropriate length and not sag or reveal any clothing items worn underneath. Flared trousers and those made of legging material are not permitted.
Black or grey skirt	Skirts must be an appropriate length and worn to the knee. Figure hugging straight skirts are not permitted.
Year group tie	Students must wear the appropriate tie for their year group daily. Year 7 – Red Year 8 – Green Year 9 – Blue Year 10 – Burgundy Year 11 – Black
Socks	Students must wear black or grey socks. White socks, fluffy socks or pattern socks are not permitted. Socks must not display any sports or other logos. Socks are not permitted to be worn over the knee.
Tights	Tights must be black or grey.
Shoes/boots	Students must wear smart black shoes or boots. Items are not permitted to have a heel or any form of fashion accessory on them such as studs or decoration. Students are not permitted to wear black trainers.

PE Kit Expectations Year 7 - 11

St Marks polo t-shirt	Compulsory for all students. Sports branded t-shirts or plain black t-shirts are not permitted. A dark colour, plain base layer can be worn in cold weather underneath the polo shirt.
St Marks tracksuit bottoms	Compulsory for all students. Sports branded bottoms or plain black bottoms are not permitted.
St Marks tracksuit top	Compulsory for all students. Sports branded tops or plain black tops are not permitted. Hoodies are not permitted.
Shorts	These are optional. Must be purchased from the St Marks uniform provider. Sports branded shorts are not permitted.
Trainers	Students must wear appropriately supportive sports shoes. Students are not permitted to wear high fashion designer brands.

Responsibilities of Students in Years 7 - 11

All students must take responsibility to wear the correct uniform and take pride in their presentation. PE kit should only be work on PE days, and if a student has enrichment they will need to change after school. Students are not permitted to wear excess make up, false eyelashes, fake nails, nail polish or jewellery other than one pair of small stud earrings. Nose, or other facial piercings are not permitted.

Uniform Expectations Years 12 & 13

Smart trousers	Trousers must be an appropriate length and not sag or reveal any clothing items worn underneath. Flared trousers and those made of legging material are not permitted.
Smart skirt or dresses	Skirts and dresses must be an appropriate length. Figure hugging straight skirts and dresses are not permitted.
Shoes/boots	Students must wear smart shoes or boots. Students are not permitted to wear black trainers.
Smart tops	Students must wear smart tops, shirts, blouses or polo shirts. Casual t-shirts, any items with slogans or logos and casual jumpers are not permitted.
*Students who study PE Sports wear	Jogging bottoms and tracksuit tops that are not figure hugging or reveal any midriff. No slogans are permitted.
*Students who study PE Trainers	Students must wear appropriately supportive sports shoes. Students are not permitted to wear high fashion designer brands.

Responsibilities of Students in Year 12 & 13

All students must take responsibility to wear the correct uniform and take pride in their presentation. PE kit should only be work on PE days. Students are expected to wear make up and jewellery that is acceptable for a professional working environment.

Banned Uniform Items - All Students

Plimsoles, vans, crocs, sliders, sandals or flip flops 
Leggings 
Jeans 
Cycling shorts 
Hoodies
Slogans or branded writing on any item of clothing 
Smartwatches
Nose rings
Multiple earrings
High fashion branded coats or outdoor items (Canada Goose, Gucci, Louis Vuitton…etc.)

Tie Colours From September 2024

Year Group	Tie Colour
Year 7	Red
Year 8	Green
Year 9	Blue
Year 10	Burgundy
Year 11	Black