School Uniform

We are very proud of the overall quality of the uniform at Ferndale Community School. Annually it is commended by a number of external stakeholders. We kindly remind staff to emphasise to the pupils the importance of wearing the school uniform.    

Students at KS3 and KS4 must wear:

Girls

  • Navy Skirt of reasonable length or Tailored Navy Trousers.
  • An official School Polo Shirt KS3
  • A white shirt and tie KS4
  • An official School Sweatshirt
  • Dark Coloured Topcoat
  • Black footwear (No Boots)
 Boys

  • Tailored Grey Trousers
  • An official School Polo Shirt KS3
  • A white shirt and tie KS4
  • An official School Sweatshirt
  • Dark Coloured Topcoat
  • Black Footwear

 
PE Kit – Girls

  • Navy Gym Skirt or Shorts
  • An official School Shirt
  • White of Black Footwear
  • (appropriate Swimwear)
 PE Kit – Boys

  • Shorts
  • Rugby or Soccer Shirt
  • Swimsuit

If ill or injured pupils must provide a note to be excused. PE kit must still be worn during the lesson even if ill or injured.

School uniform is available at U Design based in Treorchy and Ystrad and D-Zine Ferndale.

Appearance Code

Pupils may wear:

  • One pair of earrings in the lower ear lobe of each ear.
  • A watch.
  • One ring.

Pupils are NOT allowed to wear:

  • Alternative items to those described.
  • Hats or caps (in school buildings).
  • Any other form of jewellery.
  • Make-up or nail varnish.
  • Abnormal hair colours e.g. green/purple/red.
  • Extreme hair styles deemed inappropriate by the school e.g. Mohican.
  • Hair beads or other decorative hair accessories. Slides, band , ties may be worn to hold hair in a safe position or style but be a subdued colour to blend in with school uniform.
  • Any deviation from school policy on appearance (e.g. for religious or medical grounds) must be agreed with your Tutor.