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

Black formal College blazer with logo. Where to Buy?

Pullover

The College v-neck pullover to be worn underneath the blazer (optional). Year 8 & 9 wear the College branded 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

College branded black skirt (or see 'trousers'). Where to Buy?

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 (not branded), 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.
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Where To Buy

Year 11 Uniform
Uniform for students in Years 10 and 11; purple or yellow shirt and boys can choose their own tie.

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.

  • School shop

    Open at St Paul's every Tuesday during term time between 10:30am to 14:30pm - no appointment required.

  • Telephone

    Call 01483 475051 between the hours of 9am and 17:30 Monday to Saturday. Free delivery to school.

  • 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 have any concerns about purchasing uniform or questions regarding our uniform, please contact your child's Head of Year for support.

A preloved uniform 'Pop-up Shop' will be held at the end of the academic year for opportunities to purchase reduced items.