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Uniform Shop – Summer opening hours
Tuesday: 8.00am – 5.00pm*
Thursday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm*
*Please arrive 40 minutes before closing time to allow sufficient amount of time to browse/purchase items.
If you are unable to access the shop during the usual opening times please telephone or email the shop during the opening times to make an alternative arrangement.
You can contact the Uniform Shop on 0151 932 6339 or email [email protected] if you have any queries or need advice we will return your call during shop opening hours. (emails are read on Tuesdays and Thursdays so there may be a delay in replying to you).
Please allow sufficient time to complete your purchases before the closing time as we need to allow the site manager to lock up the school premises.
Payment should be made by debit or credit card or you can pay via online bank transfer using the following details:
| Bank: | HSBC |
| Account Name: | St. Mary’s College |
| Sort Code: | 40-08-22 |
| Account Number: | 21475452 |
| BIC | HBUKGB4116K |
| IBAN | GB48HBUK40082221475452 |
| Name/Reference: | Uniform plus child’s name |
As a school we are aiming to go cashless and we would prefer payments to be made by the methods above. However, cash and cheques will still be accepted for the time being.
Uniform List 2023-24
All items of school uniform and P.E. / Games kit should be clearly marked with the pupil’s full name.
* Available only at the College
Year 7 – 11
Year 7 – 11 Uniform
| Girls | Boys |
| School blazer* | School blazer* |
| School tie* | School tie* |
| Shirt – white, long sleeved | Shirt – white, long sleeved |
| Skirt – navy, box pleated (must be on or just above the knee). Skirt must be purchased from John Lewis: Option #1 OR Trousers – navy. Girls’ trousers must be purchased from John Lewis or Marks Spencer: Option #1, Option #2 | Black trousers (of moderate leg width), not patterned |
| Jumper – navy, V-necked (no cardigans) | Jumper – medium or dark grey, V-necked (not black) |
| Shoes – black leather or leather type formal shoes (not suede, rubber or canvas) with a low heel and no branding or embellishments visible | Shoes – black leather or leather type formal shoes of a lace up or slip on style – trainers or sports shoes of any type are not permitted |
| Tights – navy, non-patterned OR Socks – navy, knee-length, not patterned, no bows or embellishments | Socks – dark grey or black |
| Navy or black three-quarter length coat (without logos or other trimmings), not leather or imitation leather, no fur around the hood | Navy or black three-quarter length coat (without logos or other trimmings), not leather or imitation leather, no fur around the hood |
Year 7 – 11 Uniform Rules
| Girls | Boys |
| Lower School tie must have 7 full blue stripes showing. Middle School tie must have the school crest showing | Lower School tie must have 7 full blue stripes showing. Middle School tie must have the school crest showing |
| Jewellery – a single (silver or gold) small stud in each ear, no hoops or coloured earrings. A watch is permitted. | A watch is permitted |
| Hair – if longer than collar length must be securely tied back (ribbons/slides must be navy, black or maroon) – hair must be naturally coloured | Hair must be worn above the collar and be well groomed, if longer than collar length must be securely tied back. Hair colour must be natural and shaved heads are not permitted |
| Make up or nail varnish are not permitted | Appearance – clean-shaven |
Year 7 – 11 P.E. / Games Kit
| Girls | Boys |
| Hoodie – navy, crested* | Sports top – navy, crested* |
| Sports top – navy, crested* | Gym shorts – navy |
| Skort – navy* | Rugby shirt – amber & maroon* |
| Leggings – navy* OR Tracksuit bottoms – navy crested* | Rugby shorts – navy, crested* |
| Sport socks – navy, plain, knee-length* | Games socks – navy* P.E. socks – white |
| Trainers & football boots | ¼ Zip mid-layer top – navy, crested* |
| Gum shield & shin pads | Tracksuit bottoms – navy, crested* |
| Athletic support (not boxer shorts) | |
| Trainers & football boots | |
| Gum shield & shin pads |
Only school kit is allowed. When pupils need to wear school kit during the school day, they must wear tracksuit bottoms or leggings (girls). P.E. shorts or skorts may not be worn in school during the school day, only at fixtures or during P.E. / Games lessons.
All kit must be carried in an appropriate kit bag / rucksack (carrier bags are not acceptable).
Sixth Form
Sixth Form Uniform
| Girls | Boys |
| Sixth Form blazer* | Sixth Form blazer* |
| Sixth Form tie/half colours tie* | Sixth Form tie/half colours tie* |
| White shirt | White shirt – no motif or coloured T-shirts to be worn underneath |
| Black skirt – medium length – on or below the knee. OR Black trousers – must be one of the following officially approved trousers: Marks & Spencer: Option #1, Option #2, Option #3 Next: Option #1, Option #2 | Black trousers (of moderate leg width), not patterned |
| Jumper – black, V-necked or black cardigan | Jumper – black, V-necked |
| Shoes – black leather or leather type formal shoes (not suede, rubber or canvas) with a low heel and no branding or embellishments visible | Shoes – black leather or leather type formal shoes of a slip on or lace up style – trainers, sports shoes or velcro fastening shoes of any type are not permitted |
| Tights – black or flesh coloured (non-patterned) | Socks – black (not white or coloured) |
Sixth Form P.E. / Games Kit
| Girls | Boys |
| Hoodie – navy, crested* | Sports top – navy, crested* |
| Sports top – navy, crested* | Rugby shorts – navy, crested* |
| Skort – navy * | Games socks – navy* |
| Leggings – navy* OR Tracksuit bottoms – navy, crested* | ¼ Zip mid-layer top – navy, crested* |
| Sport socks – navy, plain knee-length* | Tracksuit bottoms – navy, crested* |
| Trainers | Rugby jersey (provided for matches) |
| Football jersey (provided for matches) | |
| Athletic support (not boxer shorts) | |
| Trainers & football boots | |
| Gum shield & shin pads |
Only school kit is allowed. When pupils need to wear school kit during the school day, they must wear tracksuit bottoms or leggings (girls). P.E. shorts or skorts may not be worn in school during the school day, only at fixtures or during P.E. / Games lessons.
All kit must be carried in an appropriate kit bag / rucksack (carrier bags are not acceptable).
Sixth Form Uniform Rules
| Jewellery | Watches permitted Earrings – a single (silver or gold) small stud in each ear, no hoops or coloured earrings Rings – only one may be worn Bracelets – unobtrusive |
| Make up | Must be simple and unobtrusive |
| Hair | Must be kept neat and tidy. Boys hair, if long should be tied back. Hair accessories must be discreet. |
| Appearance | Must be clean shaven |
