Equipment List

Compulsory Equipment List (Secondary)

These items should be brought every day unless instructed otherwise:

General Stationery

  • Black or blue pens (minimum 2)
  • Green/red pen (for peer/self-assessment)
  • HB pencils (minimum 2)
  • Pencil sharpener (with enclosed case)
  • Eraser
  • 30cm ruler (folding ones are fine)
  • Scientific calculator* (recommended Casio fx-991CW . Minimum specification calculator required: fx-83GT CW)
  • Protractor (180°)
  • Pair of compasses
  • Highlighters (at least 2 different colours)
  • Coloured pencils (not felt tips)
  • Glue stick
  • Safety scissors
  • Pencil case

*Calculators can be purchased from the maths office for £24 at any time in the school year and will see students right through until A level. 

Organisation

  • Strong school bag (able to carry books, folder, lunch, PE kit)
  • Coloured plastic wallets (one per subject – ideal for keeping books, worksheets, and homework together)
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Tissues/hand sanitiser
  • Watch
Tips for Parents
  • Label everything – particularly uniform, calculator, and PE kit.
  • Encourage your child to pack their bag each evening to build responsibility.
  • Check regularly that equipment hasn’t gone missing or run out – pens and rulers are frequently lost!
  • Provide a quiet, organised space at home for homework and revision.

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