We offer two uniforms: the ‘Skirt Uniform & Kit’ and ‘Trouser Uniform & Kit’. Uniform applies to day wear and kit to any items worn for sport, games or PE. Students can choose to wear either a ‘skirt’ or ‘trousers’ to suit their preference.
Our uniform and kit outfitters are Perry. Uniform and kit can be ordered directly from Perry via perryuniform. co.uk. For questions about your order, please email: info@perryuniform.co.uk or call: 0113 238 9520 Delivery and returns are free to UK addresses.
Uniform/kit is worn by all students in Fourth Form (Years 7 & 8) and Fifth Form (Years 9 & 10).
In Sixth Form (Years 11-13) students are not required to wear uniform day-to-day, but should wear Thomas’s College sports kit for games, PE and representational matches.
On days when students have PE (in Years 7-9), Games (any year group) or two sporting clubs, they may wear the relevant sports kit and tracksuit to School throughout the day, and will not be required to wear the skirt or trouser uniform. Otherwise (for example students in older years who study PE, or students in any year with one sports club), they wear uniform, bring the necessary kit, and use school changing rooms before and after their session.
For those who have opted to take part in Dance, please click here for the Dance uniform list.
USED UNIFORM
Used uniform sales are run and managed by the PTA with support from students. Once students have outgrown their uniform/kit, parents are warmly encouraged to donate well-looked-after, clean, branded items to the regular nearly-new sales. All profit from sales is donated to the Thomas’s Foundation. The PTA also run a sale of donated Ski/Snowboarding gear ahead of relevant trips.
MANDATORY ITEMS
All students should have a water bottle, pencil case, coat and school bag/rucksack. Coats and rucksacks should be black or navy and unbranded or lightly branded. These items do not need to be ordered from the outfitters. Rucksacks should have padded straps and suitable padding for school iPads or laptops, as well as room for books and possessions.
We recommend that all items brought into school are labelled, including the rucksack.
BLOUSES AND SHIRTS: SHORT SLEEVE AND LONG SLEEVE
We are trialling two fabric weights for our blouses and shirts: a 100% cotton, and a polycotton mix. Parents are welcome to choose their preferred fabric to suit their child and circumstances. The 100% cotton option is a dense, high-quality option. This does require a little more attention at the laundering and ironing stage, as you would expect. Parents tell us they value the opacity of the fabric.
The polycotton option is a lighter-weight fabric. However, the high cotton content feels good quality when worn and has the obvious laundering benefits of a polycotton. Subject to parent demand, it is likely we will withdraw one of these fabric weights in future - however, both will be permissible for years to come, so please choose the option that suits you best.
The shirt associated with the ‘Trouser uniform’ is a boxier shape. The blouse associated with the ‘Skirt uniform’ is more fitted at the waist.
JUMPERS: V-NECK OR ROUND NECK
Our previous uniform included a round-neck jumper. This jumper is being phased out in favour of a new V-neck jumper. Students may still wear the round-neck jumper, and you may still purchase this from the nearly-new sale. However, the new V-neck jumper will become mandatory from September 2027 onwards. A jumper is an optional item, useful on colder days.
SKIRTS: STRAIGHT OR KILT-STYLE
Our previous uniform included a straight skirt. This is being phased out in favour of a new closed kilt-style skirt, available in a 20” and 22” length - please select the length that best suits your child. The straight skirt style may still be purchased from the used uniform sales and can be worn up to September 2027, when the kilt-style skirt will become mandatory. The skirt may be worn with black or navy ankle socks on warm days and black or navy tights on cold days.
Skirt uniform
● Items pictured above must be purchased from our uniform outfitters
● Black or navy tights for winter or black/navy ankle socks for summer
● Black polishable shoes, must be black leather/synthetic leather polishable shoes in a traditional ‘school shoe’ style (no open toes, heels, trainers, hybrid versions, boots or canvas)
Check skirt pleated
Navy fitted blazer
Long-sleeve fitted blouse (winter)
Short-sleeve fitted blouse (summer)
V-neck Jumper Navy fitted trousers
Skirt kit
Reversible games top (compulsory)
EITHER navy skort (above) OR skirt uniform shorts (right) (compulsory)
Technical midlayer (compulsory)
EITHER skirt uniform shorts (above) OR navy skort (left) (compulsory)
Blue/red games socks (compulsory) Sports bag (compulsory - personalised initials optional)
Training top (optional)
Navy baselayer leggings (optional)
Snood (optional)
Long-sleeved baselayer (optional)
EITHER classic-fit tracksuit bottoms (above) OR multi-sport trousers (right) (compulsory)
Navy performance T-shirt (compulsory)
EITHER multi-sport trousers (above) OR tracksuit bottoms (left) (compulsory)
● Items pictured above must be purchased from our uniform outfitters
● Football boots - not metal studs
● Trainers with non-marking soles for games/PE/astro. These can be any colour
● Shin pads - compulsory for football and hockey
● Mouth guard - compulsory for hockey
● 2 pairs of white sports socks
● Hockey stick - optional, will be supplied by the school
● Students will play cricket in their Thomas’s College games kit rather than traditional cricket whites. This approach reflects the shorter-format version of the game played within our sports programme
Trouser uniform
School tie see note below
● Items pictured above must be purchased from our uniform outfitters
● Black polishable shoes, must be black leather/synthetic leather polishable shoes in a traditional ‘school shoe’ style (no open toes, heels, trainers, hybrid versions, boots or canvas)
● School tie: the College day-to-day standard is to wear the shirt opennecked. The tie will be worn for specific, formal occasions
● Black/navy ankle socks
Navy fitted blazer
Long-sleeve fitted shirt (winter)
Short-sleeve fitted shirt (summer)
V-neck Jumper Navy trousers
Trouser kit
Reversible games top (compulsory)
Shorts (compulsory)
Sports bag (compulsory - personalised initials optional)
Technical midlayer (compulsory)
EITHER classic-fit tracksuit bottoms (above) OR multisport trousers (right) (compulsory)
Snood (optional)
Training top (optional)
EITHER multi-sport trousers (above) OR tracksuit bottoms (left) (compulsory)
Long-sleeved baselayer (optional)
Navy baselayer leggings (optional)
Navy performance T-shirt (compulsory)
Blue/red games socks (compulsory)
● Items pictured above must be purchased from our uniform outfitters
● Football boots - not metal studs
● Trainers with non-marking soles for games/PE/astro. These can be any colour
● Shin pads - compulsory for football and hockey
● Mouth guard - compulsory for hockey
● 2 pairs of white sports socks
● Hockey stick - optional, will be supplied by the school
● Students will play cricket in their Thomas’s College games kit rather than traditional cricket whites. This approach reflects the shorter-format version of the game played within our sports programme
Sixth Form uniform & kit
Students in the Sixth Form (Years 11-13) are given greater independence in their choice of dress.
Sixth Formers are regarded as role models for the school community, alongside members of staff, and are subject to the same dress requirement: they should dress in a manner that reflects the professionalism expected in a learning environment. We ask that students observe this rule and apply judgment and common sense. If in doubt, they seek guidance from the Sixth Form team.
Students should note that the following items are likely to be suitable:
● Tops: Collared shirts, blouses, or smart jumpers
● Bottoms: Chinos, tailored trousers, skirts, or smart dresses
● Footwear: Loafers, brogues, smart flats, or ankle boots
● Layers: Blazers or cardigans
● Accessories: Understated and professional
The following items are likely to be unsuitable:
● Casual trousers, such as denim, jeans-style trousers with visible studs, leggings, or casual shorts
● Casual tops, such as T-shirts or clothes with motifs, logos or slogans
● Revealing clothing, such as spaghetti strap or crop tops, or shirts with multiple buttons undone
● Damaged or torn clothing
● Trainers, unless with sports kit, flip-flops, or other casual footwear
● Tight-fitting/bodycon clothing is not permitted.
For formal occasions, such as Open Day and other school events, a more formal dress should be worn. Suits, blazers, collared shirts and ties, tailored suit trousers, skirts or dresses are recommended.
SIXTH FORM SPORTS/GAMES & PE
As a minimum, Sixth Formers should purchase the below Thomas’s College branded PE kit from the items outlined in the Uniform and Kit List section above. Sixth Formers are expected to wear Thomas’s College branded PE kit only.
