School Uniform
We take pride and have the highest standards at our academy and we believe it is important that our students reflect this in their appearance as they go about their studies. Our uniform is aimed at giving students a professional and purposeful outlook, reducing bullying by removing expensive branded items, and giving a sense of community and belonging.
Our uniform consists of: Year 7-11:
- Academy Blazer with embroidered logo*
- Academy Clip-on Tie*
- Plain formal white shirt to be tucked into the skirt/trousers.
- Plain black tailored trousers (not legging material)
- Academy skirt with logo* worn with plain black, opaque or flesh coloured tights
- Academy Black V-neck Sweater with embroidered logo (optional)*
- Plain black leather or synthetic leather shoes (unbranded)
- Optional black belt
* Denotes items that must be sourced from Uniform Suppliers
Jean-style, denim, corduroy, legging trousers, or trousers containing lycra, are not permitted.
The sweater is optional and will be available in a full-sleeved and a sleeveless version. It can be worn with the blazer but not instead of the blazer. No visibly branded footwear, trainers, pumps, canvas
shoes or boots are permitted. Heels must be less than 5cm. No other heels are allowed. Belts must fit within the belt loops of the trousers/skirt; max 5cm in width with a plain buckle.
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Where Academy uniform expectations cannot be met, please ensure that a note is provided from home which outlines the issue and when it will be resolved. Without a note, a sanction will be
imposed.
Physical Education:
Every student is expected to get changed for PE even if they cannot participate fully in the practical aspects (for example through illness or injury) as they are still required to access the learning that is
taking place. It is advised to label the PE kit with the student’s name. Jewellery must not be worn during PE lessons as it poses a health and safety risk. Students with long hair must ensure this is tied up.
Our PE uniform consists of:
- Academy Polo Shirt with embroidered logo*
- Academy Sports Shirt with embroidered logo*
- Academy sports socks with school name*
- Plain black shorts or plain black ‘skort’
- Plain black tracksuit bottoms or sports leggings
- Trainers
- Shin pads
- Gum shield
Optional Extras:
- Academy PE Hoodie* (for use in PE lessons ONLY).
- Studded football/rugby boots
* Denotes items that must be sourced from Uniform Suppliers
Appearance
- A watch.
- One pair of small ear studs in the outer edge of the ear.
- No other jewellery is permitted.
- A small amount of discreet make up in natural colours in Year 10/11 only – the academy may ask students to remove any make up if staff consider the amount to be inappropriate.
- Nails of a safe length for PE activities.
- Nude nail varnish or French manicure – nail or eyelash extensions are not permitted.
- Hair should be kept neat and tidy and any hair accessories should be small.
Students that have any other visible piercings or retainers are expected to remove these for the school day.
Extreme hairstyles (such as shaved emblems or lines, unnatural colour dyes, or extreme differences in length) are not allowed.
If parents or students are unsure whether a hairstyle or piercing meets our uniform guide, please contact the academy for guidance before any treatment.
Banned Items:
The list below is not exhaustive but includes items that should not be brought into the Academy. In the first instance, they will be confiscated and a sanction may be issued:
- Any form of knife and weapons or similar equipment.
- Any form of alcohol, drugs or other unsafe substances*
- Stolen items.
- Tobacco and cigarette papers, cigarettes, lighters, matches, e-cigarettes (vapes)
- Bubble/chewing gum.
- Aerosols, laser pens, fireworks.
- Pornographic and other offensive images/publications.
- Any canned/ bottled carbonated drink or energy drink.
- Any article that has been or is likely to be used to commit an offence, cause personal injury or damage to property.