The Academy uniform
The Academy recognises the value of having a uniform for the following reasons:
- Safety – If all the students in our Academy wear a clearly recognisable uniform it is easy to identify strangers. On the way to and from the Academy it also affords a degree of safety as the students are part of a large body of young people who will look out for each other.
- Preparations For the Future – Many jobs require staff to wear a uniform and even if there isn’t a uniform there is often a dress code. Uniform helps young people get used to dressing to a prescribed standard. It also helps them know the difference between formal and informal dress.
- Value For Money – Good quality uniform is a relatively cheap way of dressing young people for school.
- Relieves Students From Fashion ‘stress’ – An Academy uniform eliminates the stress placed on students to purchase and wear expensive, fashionable items.
- Ready For Work – Putting on the uniform is a signal you are going to work.
- A Sense of Pride – We all feel proud of our young people when they are well dressed in the uniform. Uniform and team kits also help students to demonstrate pride in their Academy.
- Helps Raise Aspirations – The smarter you feel the more you believe you can achieve. This is the feedback we have had from students.
Governors will periodically determine the uniform requirements, taking into account the cost. This will be done in consultation with the Principal. They will also determine whether there should be a remission of the cost of the uniform for some students.
The Principal will ensure that the requirements are published to parents/carers, students and staff. The requirements and policies are clearly set out in the Academy prospectus and website; and will also determine the action to be taken for breaches of the uniform code.
Parents/carers will ensure students have the correct uniform.
The Uniform
Girls |
Boys |
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Black blazer with embroidered Academy logo on pocket:
choice of fitted girls or unisex model |
Black Blazer with embroidered Academy logo on pocket |
Black, short- or long-sleeved jumper with Academy logo (optional) |
Black, short- or long-sleeved jumper with Academy logo (optional) |
White shirt with collar |
White shirt with collar |
Clip-on Academy tie |
Clip-on Academy tie |
Black, school skirt or school trousers
(Skirts must be at least knee length) |
Black, school trousers
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Plain, smart, black footwear.
No writing or logos allowed |
Plain, smart, black footwear.
No writing or logos allowed |
PE kit |
PE kit |
Black sports shirt with embroidered Academy logo (fitted or unisex) |
Black sports shirt with embroidered Academy logo |
Plain, black leggings/trousers/shorts |
Plain, black, tracksuit bottoms/shorts |
Long-sleeved, black, micro fleece top with Academy logo (optional) |
Long-sleeved, black, micro fleece top with Academy logo (optional) |
Religious dress |
Plain, black headscarf with Academy logo Salwar kameez - plain black only or black tunic Plain, long, black skirts (no frills or patterns)
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Post-16 dress |
Post-16 students will need to dress smartly at our Academy. This means wearing:
Boys: Smart trousers, shirt, jumper, jacket (optional) and sensible shoes.
Girls: Smart trousers/skirt, blouse/shirt, dress and sensible shoes.
No denim is allowed |
It is the Academy’s aim to ensure that the cost of buying the uniform is reasonable.
Jewellery and Make Up
The only permitted items of jewellery are:
- A Single, small stud in pierced ears - No dangling earrings are allowed
- A wristwatch
- Necklaces should not be visible
- One plain bracelet
The Academy allows minimal make up.
Outdoor Wear in Classrooms
Coats and other outdoor wear should not be worn in classrooms
Bags and Lockers
Students will need a bag to carry books and equipment to and from the Academy; these can be stored in lockers. A sports bag will be needed for PE kit.
Compliance
No other items are permitted within the Academy. If there is any reason why a student cannot conform to uniform regulations contact should be made with the relevant House Head.
Students who are inappropriately dressed will be sent home to change wherever possible. If this is not possible then they will be expected to work in the internal exclusion room until the correct uniform is available. The academy will do whatever it can to support families with obtaining the correct uniform.
Religious Dress
The Academy recognises that some students may wish to wear distinctive garments for religious reasons.
No dress will be allowed that covers any part of the face from forehead to neck in the interests of safety. It is vital that the Academy staff can recognise at all times who is who in the Academy.
Current guidelines permit the following:
- Religious head covering may be worn but must be plain, black with the Academy logo on
- Salwar Kameez - plain black only or black tunic
- Plain long black skirts (no frills or patterns)
- Boys in 16+ can wear religious dress that is smart and does not cover the face as above
Equal Opportunities
In determining and implementing the uniform policy the Academy will take account of the equal opportunities policy.