Being ‘Ready to Learn’ at Wilsthorpe School means: 

  • Looking smart 
  • Having the right equipment 
  • Avoiding distractions 

Looking smart  

Uniform 

Our school uniform gives an identity to all students and should always been worn with pride. 

It is possible to purchase Wilsthorpe School uniforms online from the following: 

Please follow this link for further guidance on uniform: – Uniform Booklet  

Hairstyles 

We believe that extremes of hairstyles or hair colourings are a distraction to learning, therefore extreme styles are not permitted. Parents are asked to support the school in this matter. If hairstyles do not meet these requirements, students may be sent home. This includes haircuts shorter than a number 2, bright or natural hair dyes, and lines, patterns, shaved sections and wedges. Religious/Cultural headwear must be plain black. Students with braids must only have natural hair colour.

Jewellery

A wrist watch and one pair of simple studs or sleepers (max 1cm diameter) worn as earrings.  No other form of jewellery is allowed, including any body piercing.  We do not allow any pierced jewellery to be covered by a plaster. Full or clear nose studs are not permitted.

Nails

Coloured nails are not permitted in school. Gel or acrylic nails are not permitted on Health and Safety grounds. 

Having the right equipment 

In order to be ready to learn, all students are required to bring a bag to school everyday. This must contain a clear plastic pencil case, with the following items:

  • 2 black pens
  • Pencil
  • A ruler (300mm)
  • An eraser
  • Scientific calculator (may be purchased from the Mathematics department)
  • A reading book.
  • A Student Handbook.
  • A Highlighter.
  • Water bottle.

The following are optional items that may be of use to students in certain lessons:

  • Pencils 2B and 4B for Art and Design and 2H for Design Technology
  • Coloured pencils
  • Felt tip pens
  • A folder suitable for taking A4 paper home, without creasing or folding.
  • Glue stick

Scissors are not permitted for students to carry with them, these will be provided as necessary by staff. In addition, students need to bring the correct exercise books and, if appropriate their PE kit, for the day ahead.

Avoiding distractions 

The use of mobile phones is not permitted anywhere on the school site for students from Year 7 to Year 11. 

If a student’s mobile phone is seen, used or heard on the school site it will be confiscated. 

Please click here for our policies.