Academy uniform

Compulsory items:

• Blazer with Academy badge sewn onto pocket – to be worn at all times
• Academy tie with logo
• White blouse or shirt – must be tucked in
• Plain black smart trousers (no skinny trousers, jeggings, leggings or jeans), plain black smart knee/ankle length skirt (no tube skirts or jersey skirts) or plain black tailored shorts (no football shorts, jersey shorts, cycling shorts, black denim shorts or hotpants). Please note that no other style of trouser, skirt or short is permitted.
• Plain black polishable leather/leather look shoes, plain black leather/leather look ankle boots and ballet pumps are acceptable. Trainers, Crocs, Converse style canvas trainers or sportswear-branded shoes are not acceptable.
• Students should bring a sensible and strong school bag to carry equipment and stationery.
• Tights should be plain black; socks should be white, grey or black.

Optional items:

• Plain black v-neck jumper with or without sleeves (optional) – but no cardigans. A jumper must not be worn instead of a blazer. All students must wear blazers.
• In adverse weather, a suitable coat can be worn over a blazer. Hoodies and sports jackets are not acceptable.
• Salwar Kameez and headscarves may be worn and should be plain in colour–students are still required to wear the Academy blazer and white shirt and tie.
• Turbans, Patkas and Kippahs may be worn and should be plain in colour.
• Kirpan Guidance can be found on the policies section of the Trust website
• Tzitzits may be worn.

Additional uniform expectations::

• Salwar Kameez, headscarves, Turbans and Patkas may be worn and should be plain black
• Nail varnish on both real and acrylic nails must be of a neutral tone
• If make up is to be worn, it must be natural and discrete
• No other jewellery is permitted other than one set of stud earrings and one nose stud. Students will be required to remove these for practical lessons
• If students wish to dye their hair, it must be of a natural colour
• Hair clips, bands and beads must be black, grey or white

Prohibited items:

• Hoodies, sports jackets, baseball jackets and denim jackets
• Snoods, balaclavas, bandanas, hair scarves, baseball hats and bucket hats
• Fur boots
• Trainers, Crocs, Converse-style canvas trainers or sportswear-branded shoes are not acceptable footwear to wear with full academy uniform
• All jewellery other than one nose stud and stud earrings (KS3-4)
• PE trousers with stripes or large logo
• Leggings and cycle shorts
• Extreme haircuts are not permitted – this includes bright, multicoloured hair and shaved tramlines. If students wish to dye their hair, it must be of a natural colour
• For health and safety reasons, nails must not be more than 5mm over the end
  of the finger, nail varnish must be of a neutral tone

We believe that these clear guidelines will enable all students to be in the correct uniform.

If there is a uniform issue at any time during the year, please ensure that your child brings a note (to their Form Teacher) to explain the problem. The note should also explain when you expect the problem to be resolved.