ALL CHILDREN ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR THE ACADEMY UNIFORM

The Academy has adopted the type of uniform worn in all good educational establishments. It is intended to present a positive image and represent the high standards we expect of our students. We ask for the support of parents/carers in buying the correct items of uniform, in the first instance, and by ensuring their child wears them correctly in school. The dress code is also intended to respect cultural sensitivities. Please note asterisked items on uniform lists (*) may be purchased from shops other than Nationwide School Uniform.

We expect our students to be neat, tidy and smartly dressed as would be expected in any place of employment. Exceptions will only be made where there is a valid medical or cultural reason why a student cannot wear a particular uniform item, or has to wear an additional garment. Parents should check with the Student Progress Manager if they have any doubt about the suitability of any items of clothing they intend to buy for students to wear in school.

• Uniform

  • The uniform requirements are listed. Top buttons and ties should be done up at all times and shirts/blouses tucked into trousers/skirts.
     

• Hair

  • Hair should be a suitable, neat and tidy style. It should be a single, natural colour.
  • Hair length should be no shorter than grade 2 and there should be no tram lines or edges in the hair or eyebrows.
  • Fashion hair accessories (including hats, caps and bandanas) are unacceptable.
  • Dark plain hair bands and bobbles are allowed. Long hair must be tied back for practical work.
     

• Nails

  • Nail varnish and false nails are not allowed.
     

• Make up

  • Make-up must be discreet and acceptable to the Senior Leadership Team and Student Progress Managers.
  • False eyelashes are not permitted.
     

• Coats

  • Fashion garments such as denim, hoodies, sports tops or leather jackets are not allowed in school.
  • Coats and hoodies must not be worn under blazers, and will be confiscated, if seen.
     

• Bags

  • Bags should be a rucksack, or executive case style.
  • Handbags are not suitable for carrying school books and equipment.
     

• Jewellery

  • For health and safety reasons, the only jewellery allowed is a wristwatch, one ring and one set of very small studs worn (no other forms of body piercing are allowed including nose studs and any other forms of facial piercing). For practical subjects all jewellery must be removed due to safety of an individual. Silicon charity bands are not allowed.
     

• Shoes

  • Sensible conventional style, flat heeled shoes in black plain leather or imitation leather. Trainers, boots and fashion shoes are not acceptable. 
     

• Phones

  • The use of mobile phones and personal music players is not allowed in school. Unauthorised use will result in the items being confiscated.  

All students Years 7-11 are allowed to wear jumpers which are grey, woollen and v necked. These can be purchased from our uniform shop but do not need to be Academy jumpers, as long as they meet the criteria above and are unbranded.

The Academy places great emphasis on uniform standards and students arriving improperly dressed may be sent home. Items that are not permitted may also be confiscated and will be kept until parents can collect them. The Academy will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises. 

PLEASE ENSURE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.