Mount Carmel have very high uniform expectations and we expect parents to ensure pupils comply with the requirements.

We do however understand the rising cost of purchasing school uniform and have restricted the number of branded items to a minimum. Other uniform items are generic and can be purchased from a variety of suppliers or from a local charity shop that stocks school uniform (details below). Please refer to the tables below to identify those branded and generic items.

Please note: If a pupil arrives at school not in the correct uniform or not meeting the appearance and standards expected we may contact home for parents to remedy.

  • Uniform is available from Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington and from Whittakers Schoolwear 

  • Uniform items can also be acquired, dependent on availability from the Heritage Charity Shop in the Arndale Centre, Accrington.

  • Donations of good quality outgrown uniform are also welcome to this charity shop, either taken directly to Heritage or dropped off at school. Thank you
     

 

Girls (all required items)
Blazer Black blazer with school badge (branded item)
Skirt Knee length stitched down pleated skirt - slate grey  (generic item)
or Trousers Slate Grey conventional style trousers (not ‘skinny’ fit - generic item)
Jumper Black jumper with gold stripe detail (optional - branded item)
Tie Mount Carmel year group tie (N.B. pupils keep the same colour tie for 5 years)
Shirt Long or short sleeved white blouse with formal collar (generic item)
Socks or Tights Either black knee high socks or black opaque tights (generic item)
Shoes Traditional sensible low heeled black school shoes – training shoes, fashion boots or pumps must not be worn (generic item)
Hijab Girls who choose to wear a Hijab must wear the standard Mount Carmel Hijab. These are available from the reprographics office in school (branded item).

Boys (all required items)
Blazer Black blazer with school badge (branded item)
Trousers Slate grey, conventional tailored trousers (generic item)
Jumper Black jumper with gold stripe detail (optional - branded item)
Tie Mount Carmel year group tie (N.B. pupils keep the same colour tie for 5 years)
Shirt Long or short sleeve white shirt with formal collar (generic item)
Socks Plain black or grey socks (generic item)
Shoes Traditional sensible low heeled black school shoes – training shoes, boots or pumps must not be worn (generic item)

P.E. Kit
Required Kit
Royal blue and yellow t-shirt (branded item)
Royal blue shorts or navy leggings (branded item)
Yellow football socks or white socks (branded/generic items)
Optional extras:
Royal blue hoody (branded item)
Royal blue quarter zip top (branded item)
Navy blue tracksuit (branded item)
Royal blue long sleeve sug (generic item)
Navy blue skort (branded item)
Pupils representing the school at football must wear:
Shin pads (generic item)
Football boots (generic item)
Yellow football socks (branded item)

P.E. Kit

Mount Carmel’s P.E. kit is available to buy from Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington and from Whittakers Schoolwear 

Please note: pupils who are not participating in P.E. lessons should still bring their full P.E. kit into school as they may be asked to umpire/referee.

We advise that all valuables should be left at home. However, if pupils should wish to do so they can ask P.E. staff to look after them at the beginning of the lesson. Any items of value left with student belongings unattended in the changing rooms are at the owner’s own risk. 
Please note: NO aerosol deodorants are allowed.

Outdoor Clothing

A suitable dark coloured outdoor coat should be worn over the blazer in poor weather conditions. Coats should be placed in a locker on entering the school building.
Multi-coloured tops, sweatshirts, hoodies and expensive fashion coats are not appropriate and are not allowed in any part of the school grounds. Headgear of any type is not allowed to be worn in school.

Jewellery

Wrist bands and jewellery are not allowed. Badges on blazers must be school related. Finger rings are not allowed in school for safety reasons. In the interest of safety one pair of small plain ear studs may be worn in the lobe only of the ear. No other piercings are allowed on any part of the body.

Personal Appearance

Make-up, false tan, nail varnish, false nails and false eye lashes are not considered appropriate for school and will not be allowed.  
A high standard of personal appearance is expected. Pupils’ hair, if long, should be tied back for practical subjects. All pupils’ hair should be groomed and not cut too short. As a guide, hair should be cut no shorter than a number 2. Extremes of hair fashion are not permitted, this includes dyeing unnatural colours, part shaving, hair braiding and extensions. No pattern or tram lines are allowed. 
Whilst it is difficult to stipulate exactly what is and what isn’t allowed, the overall aim is to make sure that pupils look smart and presentable for school. Pupils are expected to be either clean-shaven or, if they maintain facial hair, it should be kept neat and tidy. Body jewellery is not allowed.
If you are unsure of any uniform requirements please contact school for clarification before making your purchases. If any disputes arise, the head teacher will make the final decision.

Academic Equipment

Essential equipment needed to be brought to school each day includes:

Black pen, purple pen, pencil, ruler, calculator, whiteboard pen, pupil planner*, locker key*

Please note: items marked with an asterix (*) will be available from school

Coloured Pencils or Felt Tip Pens and a Small Dictionary may be necessary for use in some subjects.

A suitable weatherproof bag to carry the above items, school books and P.E. kit is required.

 

If you are unsure of any uniform requirements please contact school for clarification before making your purchases. If any disputes arise, the headteacher will make the final decision.