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School uniform should be purchased from the School Shop.
The School Shop sells the items listed
below including sports clothing / footwear and other games
equipment. Items
indicated with a (
) should be purchased from the School
Shop. The School Shop accepts credit / debit cards.
Parents of new pupils wishing to buy school uniform from the School Shop should telephone the Senior School reception to make an appointment. Stationery items and toiletries are available from the School Shop.
All items of uniform, sports clothing and equipment should be clearly marked with the pupil’s name.
All pupils require a 25mm padlock (and 3 keys) to secure their locker. In addition it is strongly recommended that pupils secure their sports bags with a padlock.
GIRLS
Daily Wear:
White school shirt (Can be ordered from the school shop)
Sportswear:
Trainers (Two pairs are advisable) Should be white cushioned and suitable for impact sports – not fashion trainers.
NB: School team only - swimming top, bodysuit swimsuit
~ Caterham blazers should be worn at all times.
~ Skirts should be the regulation design and should be worn
at the knee.
~ Shirts should be worn tucked in and jumpers must be black
V-necked.
~ T-shirts with visible slogans should not be worn under
shirts.
~ Ties should be worn down to the waist.
~ Tights or socks should be in good condition. Tights and
socks should be black, except in summer term when barely
black tights or white socks may be worn.
~ Shoes (not boots) should be black, polished and flat in
style (No high heels). They should have no visible markings. Laced
shoes should have laces worn tied.
~ Outdoor coats should be plain black (no fur trims) and
must be longer than school blazers. Leather jackets are not
allowed.
~ Hair should be well kept in a moderate style without streaks
or other colour. Cult styles are not allowed. Shoulder
length hair should be tied back off the face or held in a
black band.
~ No jewellery should be worn, except for one sleeper stud
in plain gold or silver in each ear lobe.
~ No make-up or nail polish should be worn.
~ Book bags must be black, no other colour is acceptable.
Sportswear:
Trainers (two pairs are advisable) - should be white, cushioned and suitable for impact sports – not fashion trainers
~ Caterham blazers should be worn at all times.
~ Trousers should be standard school trousers in cut and
material.
~ Shirts should be worn tucked in and jumpers must be black
V-necked.
~ T-shirts with visible slogans should not be worn under
shirts.
~ Ties should be worn down to the waist.
~ Plain dark socks should be worn.
~ Shoes (not boots) should be black, polished and flat in
style. They should have no visible markings.
~ Laced shoes should have black laces worn tied.
~ Outdoor coats should be plain, black (no fur trims) and
must be longer than school blazers. Leather jackets are not
allowed.
~ Hair should be neat, clean and of acceptable length. Hair
may not be cut in any cult style or be coloured or streaked.
~ Earrings and jewellery are not permitted.
~ Book bags must be black, no other colour is acceptable.
We regard our Sixth Form students as responsible young adults and we expect their clothing to reflect smart office wear. In giving greater freedom of choice, we expect students to act with maturity and responsibility and to remember that they represent the school. If there is a query about a particular item, please check before purchase as the school reserves the right to veto an outfit which it deems inappropriate.
The colour and style of all items of clothing in the Sixth Form should be in keeping with smart conservative business wear and appearance.
~ Dark suits should be worn at all times.
~ Shirts must be tailored collared, buttoned and sleeved.
~ Waistcoats may be worn provided that they complement the
outfit.
~ Fine, plain knit jumpers must be V necked. Cardigans and
hooded tops are not allowed.
~ Shoes should be black, polished and conventional in style.
~ Boys should be clean-shaven.
~ Outdoor coats should be of plain dark colour (no fur trims)
and must be longer than the suit
jacket. Leather jackets are not allowed.
~ Hair should be neat, clean, and moderate in style and treatment
and of an acceptable length.
~ Earrings may not be worn.
~ Ties should be worn at all times.
Sportswear
Boot bag
~ Girls in the Sixth Form should wear a dark coloured suit
with the skirt at or below the knee.
~ Trouser suits and tailored jackets and
skirts that are not part of a suit, are
not allowed. Denim is not appropriate.
~ Tailored knee length skirts may have a small (max 9cms)
slit at the back; Slits at the front
and sides are not permitted. Hems must be straight.
~ Blouses must be tailored, collared, buttoned and sleeved.
~ Fine plain knit jumpers (including roll and polo neck)
can be worn but they must complement the outfit. Cardigans
and hooded tops are not allowed.
~ Tights should always be worn and be in good condition.
~ Shoes should be black, polished and conventional in style. No
stilettos.
~ Make-up and jewellery should be discreet and minimal.
~ Outdoor coats should be of a plain dark colour (no fur
trims) and must be longer than the suit jacket. Leather jackets
are not allowed.
~ Hair should be neat, clean, and moderate in style and treatment.
Sportswear
On formal school occasions, boys are expected to wear dark suits with plain white shirts and an official House school tie; girls should wear dark suits and a plain white blouse.
Boarders will require the following items, which should be clearly marked.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ALL CLOTHING IS WASHED IN AN AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE. CLOTHING MADE OF PURE WOOL OR ANY OTHER FABRIC THAT NEEDS TO BE HAND WASHED OR WHICH CANNOT BE TUMBLE DRIED, SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL. GARMENTS WHICH REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION WILL BE SENT OUT FOR DRY CLEANING AND CHARGED TO THE PUPIL’S ACCOUNT.
Parents will appreciate that laundry arrangements will be eased if the following rules are followed:
ALL CLOTHING BROUGHT TO SCHOOL MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED – USING SEW IN LABELS. FOOTWEAR SHOULD ALSO BE CLEARLY NAMED (USING GLUED IN LABELS OR INDELIBLE MARKER). PLEASE SEND EXTRA NAME LABELS FOR USE WITH CLOTHES PURCHASED AFTER ARRIVAL.
First – Fifth Years
Girls: 2 school skirts and 2 ties
Boys: 2 pairs of trousers and 2 ties
Caterham
School Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YA