Academy expects all of its students to be smartly and safely dressed. (oh really?)
Please note that years 7-9 wear grey jumpers and years 10-11 black jumpers. They are not compulsory but if they are worn they must be the academy version (like, nobody wears these)
BOYS AND Girls (enby???)
Grey blazer with burgundy trim and embroidered Academy logo with:
Either: White shirt with clip-on College or Y11 tie (ties can be ordered from the School Gateway app)
Or: Black Shalwar Khameez with either
a short black scarf tucked into the school jumper
a longer black scarf with a trim (denoting the College/Y11 colour)
a longer black scarf with a headband (denoting the College/Y11 colour)
Black tailored “school” trousers or tartan kilt (we are in England) .
Academy jumper
Black “school” shoes that can be polished
(nobody listens)
Blazers must be worn all year round. Jumpers are non-compulsory but if students want to wear a jumper under their blazer it must be the school jumper as detailed in above.
(so, what was the blazer free week for)
Additional points:
Blazer
Blazers must be worn all year round.
Shirts
Shirts must be able to be buttoned to the neck
Coloured or patterned garments worn underneath the shirt should not be visible
Jumper
Academy jumper (not compulsory)
Trousers
must be tailored school trousers
Jeans, jean-like trousers, heavy cotton trousers, “chinos”, leggings, or any other casual trousers are not acceptable and embellishments such as studs are not permitted
Bag
A sturdy rucksack/backpack large enough to carry A4 books and all equipment.
Skirts
Must be the school skirt, which is grey and red. All other colours and styles are not acceptable
Skirts should reach at least the mid-point between the thigh and the knee
Shoes
(were and English public school, not Scottish private)
Extremes of fashion footwear are not allowed due to the expansive nature of the site and health and safety considerations
Shoes should be either leather or plastic – that can be polished (not canvas, suede, woollen or any other material)
Trainers are not acceptable except for PE
Boots are not allowed. However, if students wish to wear them to walk to school and change into shoes when they arrive, we will provide somewhere for them to store them as we appreciate that some students do have a long walk (the campus is a mess)
Other
Ties must be clip-on in College/Y11 colours and fastened within the collar and with top button secure
Blazers must be worn all year round,
Jumpers are non-compulsory but if students want to wear a jumper under their blazer it must be the school jumper.
Cardigans are not acceptable
“Hoodies” and sweatshirts are not allowed in school and should not be worn as coats
Denim jackets or leather jackets are not allowed in school and cannot be worn instead of weatherproof coats
Socks must be plain black
No piercings are allowed, other than one pair of earring studs and a very small, transparent nose stud. Please note that these will need to be removed for PE and DT and remain the student’s responsibility
A wristwatch is the only other jewellery allowed
Extremes of fashion in hair styles and make up are not accepted. If hair is dyed, it must be a single “natural” colour. (The decision about what is acceptable lies with the Principal)
Excessively long nails, either false or natural, coloured nail polish or false nails of any kind are not allowed.
The Academy blazer, skirt, jumper and ties are available from Cross Embroidery, but all other items can be bought from any retailer.
SPORTS KIT
BOYS & Girls (just 2?)
The following items are only available from and will have the Academy logo
hoody (optional)
tracksuit jogging bottoms (optional)
Long-sleeved PE rugby shirt (winter) – must be worn for hockey, netball, football & rugby (only Rugby shirt or hoody is permitted to be worn in lessons)
Polo shirt – used for indoor and summer sports only
Shorts/Skort
Socks – school football socks only (in term 5 and 6 students can wear white athletics socks)
The following items can be purchased at any retailer of your choice
Football boots (essential)
Trainers
Shin pads (must be worn for football, hockey and school matches)
Gum guard (essential for hockey and rugby lessons, must be worn for school matches)
N.B. Boys and Girls – Trainers and clothes used for PE MUST NOT be worn for general school use.
(we never use/need/are allowed half of this lol)
Leggings are not permitted in PE lessons.
(boring participation in sports section I didn't want to bore you with)
Naming of Clothing
We encourage parents to name all items of clothing with sewn-in name tags or indelible pen.
Please note: Academy fully endorses the principle that the school’s uniform should be affordable for everyone, ensuring that no student or family is socially excluded through inability to buy. Accordingly, the majority of the uniform can be bought ‘off the peg’ from any high street outlet or supermarket; the only items which need to be purchased from local specialist supplier, being the blazer, jumper, shirt and tie. The blazer is competitively priced, retailing at around a similar cost to those available from high street outlets and supermarkets (but without the required Academy badge).
Academy is committed to an annual appraisal of the uniform’s cost in order to ensure that it continues to be affordable for everyone. We retain the right to send students home to change, if not in full school uniform. This is made explicit to parents by means of the Home Academy Agreement:
The Academy – we will: have high expectations for uniform, jewellery and PE kit – we will enforce our uniform policy
Student – I will: wear full school uniform, as detailed in the uniform policy and be tidy in appearance
Parent(s)/Carer(s) – I/We will: ensure that my/our child wears full uniform, as detailed in the uniform policy and understand that he/she will be sent home to change or internally excluded if inappropriately dressed
The Principal, on behalf of the Governing Body, will make the final decision regarding what is permissible at Academy.