Uniform
We believe that a smart appearance lends itself to smart learning and behaviour. In order to help you be organised and feel a part of the Academy there is an expectation that you will wear your uniform correctly and with pride. You will need to wear it at the Academy, on an Academy trip or when representing the Academy on any occasion. Please make sure that your name is on each item, so that it can be returned to you if lost.
There is some element of choice in the combinations that you can wear but every student will need to wear a tie and blazer at all times. For example, if students wish to wear a jumper, it must be the Academy jumper only.
School uniform
- Black BlazerAcademy badge (to be sewn on blazer breast pocket)
- Academy tie / cravat (students may choose which style they prefer)
- Black skirt / Black trousers (skirt length should be knee-length, trouser legs must cover ankles)
- White Shirt / Blouse (must button up to the neck and be able to be tucked in)
- Academy Blue personalised jumper (optional, but no other jumper may be worn)
- Black shoes (these need to be of a sensible design and height since you will be moving around the Academy regularly. Trainers may only be work for break/lunch time and for PE lessons)
- Black socks/ tan or black tights
PE kit:
- Dual Blue Academy Personalised PE Shirt * (for use inside and outside)
- Black shorts
- Blue sports socks
- Academy blue fleece (optional, but no other fleece will be permitted to be worn as part of the PE kit)
- Indoor White Trainers
- Black Football / Hockey boots or outdoor black trainers
In order to maintain your smart profile and your safety you will need to pay careful attention to your appearance. Hair should not be of a style or colour that is unnatural and might offend someone and will need to be tied back during practical lessons if it is long. If you wish to wear make-up, it must be be natural-looking and not stand out.
In order to ensure everyone’s safety, it is crucial that we can identify each person on the school site. Therefore hats/ head coverings are not allowed. In exceptional cases, having made a formal case to the Governors, this ruling may be reversed but under no circumstances can a head covering must not mask the face.
To help you be punctual you may wish to wear a watch. You are allowed one small stud earring in each ear but it is not appropriate around school to wear large, hooped earrings, any facial or other body piercings or finger-rings since they might get caught and torn out. Watches and earrings wil have to be removed for PE lessons. You need to remember that jewellery is valuable and that it will be your responsibilty to look after it. The Academy cannot take this responsibility for you.
The uniform is available from local suppliers or the Academy.
