Uniform
Our uniform provides...
- an identity for our community and feels like a badge of pride;
- equity and fairness;
- a sense of union and belonging to our community;
- an economic and affordable way to dress young people.
- Boys
- Girls
Blazer 
Pullover
The College v-neck pullover to be worn underneath the blazer (optional). From September 2025 all students will be wearing the black pullover (and not purple). Where to Buy?
Shirt
Long or short sleeved, plain white and not fitted. Year 10 & 11 choose between the College branded purple or yellow.
Trousers 
Coat
Dark, no leather, denim or obvious logos.
Tie 
Shoes and Socks
Flat or low heeled shoes (less than one inch), black leather. No ankle boots. Trainers and plimsoles (i.e. Vans) must not be worn as a replacement. They must not have any trainer like features. Plain black or dark socks.
Sports clothing
Trainers, College polo shirt and shorts. Optionally, College training top, tracksuit bottoms, holdall and bootbag.
Blazer 
Pullover
The College v-neck pullover to be worn underneath the blazer (optional). From September 2025 all students will be wearing the black pullover (and not purple).Where to Buy?
Shirt
White revere (flat collar) shirt. Year 10 & 11 choose between the College branded purple or yellow. Where to Buy?
Skirt 
Trousers
Smart black trousers, loose fitting, formal with no fashion detail; not stretchy or figure hugging (or see 'skirt').
Coat
Dark, no leather, denim or obvious logos.
Socks, Tights & Shoes
Flat or low heeled shoes (less than one inch), black leather. No ankle boots. Trainers and plimsoles (i.e. Vans) must not be worn as a replacement. They must not have any trainer like features. Plain black or dark socks, or tights with no patterns.
Sports clothing
Trainers, College polo shirt and shorts. Optionally, College training top, tracksuit bottoms, holdall and bootbag.
Our Expectations
Make-up
Students cannot wear make-up, nail varnish or false nails. We do not permit tattoos or henna.
Hair
No extreme haircuts, unnatural colours or obviously dyed hair. The following would be included as an extreme haircut: lines / designs shaved into the hair; skinhead; grade 0’s or wet shaves; extreme differences in lengths.
Jewellery
No jewellery is permitted, except one pair of plain, small gold or silver earrings and a thin necklace worn under shirt.
- Students may bring mobile phones to College but they must be turned off on entering the grounds and not switched on until the end of the College day. The College cannot take responsibility for lost or missing mobile phones.
- Students should not bring any personal items of value to College as we cannot be responsible should any such items go missing. During PE/Sports all valuables are locked in the changing rooms.
Where To Buy
Valentino Schoolwear are proud to be the official schoolwear supplier for St Paul's Catholic College in Sussex.
Suppliers of schoolwear in Sussex, Woking, Surrey and surrounding areas since 1939, Valentino's are trusted specialists in affordable bespoke uniform to suit all students.
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School shop
Open at St Paul's every Tuesday during term time between 10:30am to 14:30pm - no appointment required.
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Telephone
Call 01483 475051 between the hours of 9am and 17:30 Monday to Saturday. Free delivery to school.
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Online
Order online via the Valentino Schoolwear website. Free delivery to school or free home delivery on orders over £50. £5 delivery charge on other orders.
If you are unclear about any aspect of our uniform or expectations please contact your child's Head of Year or Mrs Homer or Mrs Fradgley on [email protected] or [email protected]
A preloved uniform 'Pop-up Shop' will be held at the end of the academic year for opportunities to purchase reduced items.