When the Isca academy in Devon opened on Thursday morning, an estimated 30 boys arrived for lessons, heads held high, in fetching tartan-patterned skirts.
As the temperature soared past 30C earlier this week, the teenage boys had asked their teachers if they could swap their long trousers for shorts.
When they protested that the girls were allowed bare legs, the school – no doubt joking – said the boys were free to wear skirts too if they chose.
The scale of the rebellion increased on Thurday, when at least 30 boys opted for the attire.
A spokesperson said: “About 30 boys arrived at school this morning wearing school skirts.
If girls can wear skirts, why can’t boys wear shorts?.
The boys see the female teachers in sandals and nice cool skirts and tops while they are wearing long trousers and shoes and the older boys have to wear blazers. »
