Corsham Sixth Form Dress Code
At Corsham Sixth Form, we encourage students to dress in a way that reflects their role as senior members of our school community. Our approach is not about enforcing a strict uniform, but about maintaining an inclusive, professional environment where students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.
Clothing should be clean, tidy, and appropriate for a school setting, balancing individual expression with a respectful and positive atmosphere for all.
Guide to Suitable Clothing
Students may wear:
- Smart trousers, shorts, chinos, joggers or jeans that are clean and free from rips or tears
- Skirts and dresses of an appropriate length for a professional environment
- Shirts, blouses, polo shirts and smart t-shirts
- Jumpers, cardigans, blazers, jackets and smart sweatshirts, hoodies
- Footwear suitable for everyday school life this may include trainers
Clothing That Is Not Suitable
The following items are not considered appropriate for Sixth Form:
- Sportswear (unless required for a timetabled sporting activity)
- Clothing that is ripped, distressed or excessively casual
- Crop tops, low-cut tops, strapless tops or see-through clothing
- Clothing that reveals underwear
- Leggings worn as a substitute for trousers. Leggings may be worn underneath a dress, skirt or longer top, but should not be worn as standalone trousers.
- Clothing displaying offensive, inappropriate or discriminatory language, images or messages
- Flip-flops, sliders, beachwear or similar footwear
The Sixth Form Team reserves the right to make the final decision on the suitability of clothing and may ask students to make reasonable adjustments where necessary.
We appreciate students' support in helping to maintain a positive, professional and welcoming Sixth Form environment for everyone.