Uniform

Marriotts School Uniform

At Marriotts we believe that all students should wear the correct school uniform smartly and with pride.  Wearing school uniform shows commitment to being part of the Marriotts family. It helps to foster a serious approach to learning and helps prepare students for their future careers.  Our uniform also removes the distractions that invariably arise as a result of students comparing clothing and allows students to be easily recognised both in school and on off site visits, which more easily ensures student safety.  We have high standards and high expectations for all our students and the way they present themselves at school is a vital part of this. 

As you may be aware, the Government's changes to school uniform guidance come into effect from September 2026 and state that, "schools should not require parents and carers to buy more than three items of branded school uniform. Secondary and middle schools may ask for four items if a tie is one of them." In line with this guidance, the four branded items required at Marriotts are the school blazer, school tie, PE top and PE shorts. As a result, the Marriotts branded black PE midlayer sweatshirt is no longer a compulsory item and is now optional. Students may instead wear a plain black, unbranded sweatshirt for PE lessons. Please note that any alternative sweatshirt must not display sports branding or logos and must not be a hooded garment.

Low cost and availability

The school does not make a profit on school uniform and any surplus is put back into the rewards programme. The majority of the uniform can be sourced from most major retail outlets/supermarkets. Only the blazer with embroidered logo, the school tie and PE polo shirt and PE shorts must be purchased from our supplier. Our supplier is Smarty Schoolwear, based in Stevenage Town Centre.  Items can be viewed and purchased either in school or online. Marriotts School.  

Marking of uniform items  

When items of uniform go missing, it can be costly for families to replace these items.  To increase the chances of any lost items being returned to your child, we advise you to ensure that all uniform and PE kit is permanently marked with your child’s name. Permanent marker or labels can be used for this.   

Second-hand uniform

If you would like to access our small stock of second hand uniform, please email uniform@marriotts.herts.sch.uk with your request and we will do our best to match your requirements.  In addition, if you have any outgrown or spare uniform items that you would like to donate to our second hand uniform stock, please drop off any items at reception.  We greatly appreciate your support. 

Compulsory Uniform – students must have it and wear it:

• Black blazer (with Marriotts logo) fitted or loose fit
• Marriotts school tie
• White collared school shirt (long or short sleeved) tucked in
• Full length plain black school trousers or  Black pleated school skirt at knee length or  Black tailored shorts at knee length 
• Plain dark socks with trousers
• Plain white or black socks or black tights with skirts
• All black flat leather shoes or leather trainers

Optional Uniform- students can wear it if they wish:

• Grey V-Neck school jumper (with or without the Marriotts logo)

Compulsory PE Kit – students must have it and wear it:

• Marriotts black polo shirt

• Marriotts black shorts

• Training shoes

• Plain black football socks

• Football boots (moulded studs are preferable)

• Gum shield and shin pads

Optional PE Kit – students can wear it if they wish:

• Black sweatshirt (with or without the Marriotts logo)
• Black tracksuit bottoms or leggings for winter PE lessons

• Black base layer for winter PE lessons, worn under the PE Kit.

Coats

• Coats must be dark coloured with no large logos or images.  Fashion jackets, for example, leather or denim jackets cannot be worn.    
• Hoodies (and other non-uniform sweatshirts/jumpers) cannot be worn or carried/visible at any time during the school day, either in the school building or in outside areas.  This includes during transition and at break and lunch.     

Uniform – further guidance

PE Kit – further guidance