Uniform rules and expectations: Advice for parents and carers

We are all very proud of our school. Our uniform when worn correctly, unifies us, gives us a common identity and sets us apart from others. We have deliberately kept our uniform simple, affordable and accessible for all; therefore, I am keen to ensure that it is worn correctly and with pride. As a school with a uniform, there is a clear expectation that all students should strictly adhere to the school uniform policy. This document is intended to offer you some practical advice and guidance on the most common issues and causes for concern regarding school uniform at Moat Community College. Hopefully, it will answer your questions and make the school’s position clear.

As always, thank you for your support in this matter.

Mrs J Higham

Vice Principal

 

College uniform - Boys

Item Requirement Image Purchase from
Moat logo blazer Compulsory Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844
Moat tie Compulsory Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844

Shirt

Compulsory
  • Plain white
  • Cotton
  • School range
  • Must have a collar
  • Plain white t-shirts/vest tops may be worn under shirts
Purchase from any shop
Trousers Compulsory
  • Plain black
  • School style
  • Full length
  • School style
  • Flat or pleated front
  • Bootleg or straight style
Purchase from any shop
Socks Compulsory
  • Plain black
Purchase from any shop
Shoes

Compulsory

  • Plain black
  • Shoes you can polish/shine

Purchase from any shop
Moat logo jumper Optional
  • Plain black
  • Worn underneath the college blazer
Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844
Topi Optional
  • Plain black
Purchase from any shop

 

College uniform - Girls

Item Requirement Image Purchase from
Moat logo blazer Compulsory Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844
Moat tie Compulsory Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844

Shirt

Compulsory

  • Cotton
  • Plain white
  • School range
  • Must have a collar
  • Plain white t-shirts/vest tops 
    may be worn under shirts
Purchase from any shop
Trousers Compulsory
  • Plain black
  • School style
  • Full length
  • Full length
  • School style
  • Flat or pleated front
  • Bootleg or straight style
Purchase from any shop
Skirt Compulsory
  • Plain black
  • Pleated or A-line
  • Knee length or longer

Purchase from any shop
Socks Compulsory
  • Plain black
Purchase from any shop
Tights Compulsory
  • Plain black
  • Worn underneath the skirt
Purchase from any shop
Leggings Compulsory
  • Plain black
  • Full length
  • Worn underneath the skirt
Purchase from any shop
Shoes

Compulsory

  • Plain black
  • Shoes you can polish/shine

Purchase from any shop
Moat logo jumper/cardigan Optional
  • Plain black
  • Worn underneath the college blazer
Uniform Direct
54-56 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester LE1 3PJ
Telephone 0116 2511844
Hijab Optional
  • Plain black
  • No fancy embroidery
Purchase from any shop

 

College uniform - PE boys and girls

Item Requirement Image Purchase from
T-shirt or 
polo-shirt
Compulsory
  • Plain White
  • Long or short sleeves
Purchase from any shop
Sweatshirt Optional
  • Plain black
Purchase from any shop

Tracksuit bottoms, shorts or leggings

Compulsory
  • Plain black
Purchase from any shop
Trainers Compulsory
  • Black
Purchase from any shop
Socks Compulsory
  • Plain white
Purchase from any shop

 

Notes on uniform

  • Students must remove all items of jewellery before participating in physical activity, for safety reasons.
  • During the winter months, students are allowed to wear extra layers but not wear their coat/jacket for PE.

Frequently asked questions

Item Acceptable Unacceptable
Outdoor wear Jackets/Coats Should not be worn in the building
Lanyards These are part of the uniform and should be worn at all times Identity badges must not be defaced in any way
Jewellery and accessories Small studded earrings only
Belts - plain and small and only used for practical purposes.
Headbands, bobbles, clips must be small and plain black without decoration

Excessive Jewellery is not permitted
Hats, caps and hoods are not to be worn in the college building at any time

Makeup Some discreet makeup is allowed Students will be asked to remove makeup that is considered to be excessive
Shoes

Plain black shoes
School range
Shoes you can polish/shine

Logos i.e. Nike, adidas, puma, Lonsdale etc
Trainers
Coloured laces
Large buckles, on shoes 
Trousers tucked into boots 
Plimsolls or Canvas shoes 
Flip flops or sandals
Heels over 2”/large platform soles
Religious clothing Plain black hijab/topi  No fancy embroidery or embellishments on headwear
Skirts Skirts must be plain black and
knee to ankle length
Pleated or A-line style

Denim, tube or skinny fitting styles/jersey/lycra
Slits
Floor length
No decoration e.g. gold/silver buttons, embellishments, motifs, large zips, buckles, laces

Shirts Plain white collared shirt with either long or short sleeves
School range
Plain white t-shirts/vest tops may be worn under shirts

No polo shirts
Coloured shirts
Patterned/Embroidered
Capped sleeves
Midriff on show, Sheer/transparent

Socks/
Tights/
leggings
Plain black
Leggings - full length, worn 
underneath a skirt
Crop leggings
Leggings worn alone without a skirt
Patterned or footless tights
Jumper/
Cardigan
Moat Logo jumper/cardigan
purchased through the school 
supplier
Jumpers/cardigans without the Moat logo are
not to be worn
No hoodies allowed