Uniform and Equipment

Uniform 

Some guidance pictures are included to further ensure that our families are clear about expectations. 

With all aspects of school uniform, we do our upmost to provide images of acceptable and unacceptable uniform, to allow correct choices to be made when purchasing. If in doubt please refer to this information prior to making purchases. It is the discretion of the school to make decisions regarding uniform that does not conform to the requirements of the school code of dress. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any element of the policy before you buy items, please do get in touch. Please remember that choosing Sir John Talbot’s School implies a willingness to conform to school uniform guidelines at all times.

This policy is fully endorsed and approved by the school’s board of governors. The school views the wearing of correct uniform as a key element of the schools identity and standards as a community.

The uniform consists of: 

• A branded, grey, V-neck jumper. Year 11 wear a branded black V-neck jumper
• A plain white shirt/blouse (short or long sleeve)
• Branded school tie 
• Plain black straight trousers*, plain black straight tailored shorts* or plain black knee length pleated skirt** 
• Footwear must be plain black, including soles, laces, eyelets, and logos. Footwear can be shoes, boots, trainer style shoes or trainers. Canvas or deck style pumps may not be worn. Heels should be no more than 2cm and footwear should be fastened to the feet rather than loose slip-on styles.

*Trousers and shorts must be smart school-style only. Trousers must not be skin tight below the knee, hipster style or legging style. Material must not be cord, denim, stretch legging style or canvas/jean-style cotton and should not contain cargo pockets or logo labels. Where the trouser ends on the leg is not defined.

**Skirts must be tailored in style with no fashion detailing such as pockets, patches, or zips. 

For PE students will require: 

• A branded PE polo shirt 
• Black PE shorts/skort/leggings 
• Branded PE mid layer (pictured above, not compulsory but no other jumper is permitted) 
• Yellow football socks either plain or branded alternatively white trainer socks are permitted 
• Football boots 
• Trainers
• Shin pads 
• Mouth guards (recommended) – can be purchased from the PE office 
• Black base layers 

Update for ordering uniform

Orders can be placed > School Shop Direct

School Shop Direct are open each day including school holidays and uniform is available to order via these channels:

• Main Shop – Uniform will be available from the Whitchurch Shop, 9 Bredwood Arcade, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1AF.
• Online – uniform will be available to buy online.
• Telephone – orders can be placed by telephone, please call 01948 838747.

To support with communication, School Shop Direct will adhere to a 48hr response time on emails to info@schoolshopdirect.co.uk – please ensure emails include order number, school your child attends, sizes and products needed to help with the query. We thank you for your continued support.