Uniform
At Cowes Enterprise College we believe in establishing a culture of behaviour that supports learning.
This is reflected in our expectations of personal appearance and attitudes to learning and in terms of the standards and aspirations we have for our students.
We believe that a smart appearance helps develop a sense of pride which reflects in a more positive approach to work and behaviour.
It is students’ responsibility to wear their uniform correctly to show respect for the academy, including on the way to and from school.
Please ensure that all of your child’s uniform items and equipment are clearly labeled with their name, including any coats. Thank you.
Our uniform provider is The School Shop (https://iwuniform.co.uk/collections/cowes-enterprise-college). They are a trusted provider offering high-quality garments, a user-friendly online ordering system, and efficient delivery.
Students joining Year 7 in September 2026 and students who will be in Year 8 in September 2026 should only wear the new uniform, as outlined below, which includes our CEC logo jumper and CEC logo polo shirt.
Year 7 and Year 8 students should not be wearing shirts, blouses, blazers, ties or tartan kilts or items from the old CEC uniform.
The academy logo black jumper, academy logo polo shirt and academy PE top are branded and only available from The School Shop https://iwuniform.co.uk/.
Black trousers, smart black shorts, black pleated skirts and plain white polo shirts can be purchased more widely, such as from supermarkets, independent retailers and second-hand shops (subject to availability).
Sometimes good condition second hand Cowes Enterprise College branded academy uniform can be found in second hand retailers.
Please note that plain white polo shirts may be worn beneath the CEC logo jumper. If students do not intend to wear their jumper, such as in the warmer months, they must be wearing a CEC logo polo shirt.
Coats (and blankets) are welcome to be worn outside, however must please be removed when indoors.
Please ensure that all of your child’s uniform and equipment are clearly labeled with their name, including any coats. Thank you.
For students who will be in Year 9, Year 10 or Year 11 from September 2026, please see below.
- There continue to be no compulsory uniform changes for existing students — current uniform items remain acceptable
- Families have the option to move to the new uniform if they prefer
- We recognise that, during the transition, there may continue to be a mix of old and new uniform items
- All students must always wear at least one clearly identifiable item of school clothing; this could be a logoed garment and/or a tie/kilt featuring our distinctive school tartan
- There are no changes to the existing PE uniform and details of this can be found further down this page
The academy logo black jumper and academy logo polo shirt are branded and only available from The School Shop https://iwuniform.co.uk/.
Black trousers, smart black shorts, black pleated skirts and plain white polo shirts can be purchased more widely, such as from supermarkets, independent retailers and second-hand shops (subject to availability).
Sometimes good condition second hand Cowes Enterprise College branded academy uniform can be found in second hand retailers.
The academy blazer, academy tie and academy kilt are branded and are no longer available to purchase.
Please note that plain white polo shirts may be worn beneath the CEC logo jumper. If students do not intend to wear their jumper, such as in the warmer months, they must be wearing a CEC logo polo shirt.
The uppermost layer of CEC uniform must clearly show a logo. For Year 7 this can be their CEC logo black jumper or their CEC logo polo. For students in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 this can be the CEC logo black jumper, the CEC logo polo or items from the old uniform including: white shirt or blouse ONLY if worn with blazer and/or tie OR worn with an academy tartan kilt, plain black v-neck jumper ONLY if worn with blazer and/or tie OR if worn with an academy tartan kilt.
Coats (and blankets) are welcome to be worn outside, however must please be removed when indoors.
Please ensure that all of your child’s uniform and equipment are clearly labeled with their name, including any coats. Thank you.
There are no changes to the existing PE uniform and details of this can be found below.
UPDATE for September 2025
The PE uniform remains unchanged following our uniform consultation.
From September 2025 the only item of branded PE kit is the Academy black and red polo shirt which is only available from The School Shop https://iwuniform.co.uk/ (from 16th June 2025).
| Essential PE Items | Alternative |
| Academy black and red polo shirt | |
| Plain black shorts (not including cycle shorts) | Academy black shorts As an alternative to black shorts, students may wear either academy leggings with the CEC logo, or plain black jogging bottoms. |
| Red or plain black sports socks | |
| White or black ankle socks for indoor or outdoor for summer activities | |
| Non-marking trainers (separated from school shoes) | |
| Football or rugby boots for the 3G pitch (please see below – Essential footwear for the 3G Pitch) | |
| Shin pads | |
| Hair tie | |
| Earing tape (if they can’t be removed) |
The academy branded black shorts and academy branded PE leggings are no longer available to purchase.
Plain black track bottoms, black or red socks, non-marked trainers, football boots and shin pads can be purchased more widely, such as from supermarkets and independent retailers.
Sometimes good condition second hand Cowes Enterprise College branded academy uniform can be found in second hand retailers.
Optional uniform
- A plain black crew neck jumper or V neck black jumper can be worn.
- Gum shield (for contact sports)
Please note hoodies and sports-branded items of clothing are not accepted as PE kit
Information on essential equipment can be found below.
The following items should be brought every day.
- A sensible school bag (rucksacks are ideal) that is big enough to take an A4 exercise book without damaging it
- A pencil case containing:
- Black or blue pen (at least two)
- Pencil(s) and sharpener
- A red pen (for corrections)
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Protractor
- Set square
- Pair of compasses
- Glue stick
- A scientific calculator – we recommend Casio fx-83GTCW
Optional alternative
- It is desirable to have coloured pens/pencils and highlighter pens
- For sixth form students studying mathematics at A Level, we recommend a Casio TI84+ graphical calculator
- For those with long hair, a method of tying hair back for practical activities in science or technology
- A bottle for water – Students are encouraged to drink and may keep a suitable bottle of water on their desk, they can be filled from water dispensers around the academy – flavoured waters, fizzy or sugary drinks are not allowed in lessons
