Uniform

Many shops will market “school shoes” that are not acceptable at this academy.  Please see below for examples of footwear that are and are not acceptable. 

Acceptable

Not acceptable

A range of academy school bags are available from Price & Buckland, our uniform provider.  They are not compulsory; however we recommend a sturdy rucksack or cross body bag for school. 

1. Academy logo white unisex polo shirt* 
2. Academy logo navy shorts* 
3. White socks (indoor) 
4. Academy reversible sports shirt* 
5. Academy shower-proof sports top (optional) * 
6. Academy unisex tracksuit bottoms (optional)* 
7. Navy football socks (outdoor) 
8. Shin pads for football (strongly recommended) 
9. Gum shield for rugby (strongly recommended) 
10. Trainers 
11. Football boots with non-metal studs (depending on activity) 

Also recommended is a hair band to tie up long hair. A plastic bag for wet clothes and a towel is advisable. Black, navy blue or white base layers are permitted for outdoor lessons. Bright coloured base layers are prohibited. 

The following items are not allowed as part of PE Kit – Jewellery, hats, scarves, gloves, tracksuit bottoms, hoodies. 

When students are in the buildings they are expected to wear full uniform to a high standard of presentation. Students will be challenged by staff in cases where the standard of uniform has fallen below that expected. Our expectations of students as they move around the site during the academy day include: 

1. Blazer on 
2. Blazer sleeves rolled down 
3. Blouse tucked in 
4. Tie on 
5. House badge 

All items listed below are prohibited on the Academy site and will be confiscated or removed if seen: 

1. Hoodies 
2. Non-uniform jumpers 
3. False nail 
4. Scarves 
5. Hats, baseball caps, etc. 
6. Jewellery (rings, bracelets, necklaces) 

Only one simple, plain gold or silver ear stud per ear is permitted. 

Piercings anywhere other than the ear lobe are not acceptable. Spacers are not permitted. 

Hair is to be of natural colour only - not dyed - and simple in style (no braided or shaved styles).  
 
No sink fader or lines in hair or eyebrows. 

In rare cases where the presentation of a student’s uniform is not in line with the high standards expected, students will be sent to reflection until correct uniform is worn.  Parents will be contacted and students released from reflection if correct uniform is then provided. 

With respect to hair styles, colour and false nails, students will remain in reflection until the issue is resolved.  

Please note that staff will not make special dispensations for the cases highlighted above and it is the responsibility of the parent/carer and the student to ensure that such situations are avoided.  

If a student has a medical reason for the need to wear modified footwear, a medical note supplied by a doctor or medical practitioner must be provided. 

It is important that all parents/carers should realise the necessity of marking all garments and possessions clearly with their son’s name. 

Mobile phones and electronic devices are banned from use during the academy day. Students are permitted to keep them in their possession but must be switched off and in their bags during the academy day. Any phone seen at any time on the Academies site will be confiscated and Parents/Carers informed. 

1. Mobile phone and electronic device use including the use of media players and headphones is prohibited throughout the Academies 
2. Responsibility for the safekeeping of the phone belongs to the student 
3. At all times, student mobile phones must be switched off during the academy day (8am – 4pm) 
4. Failure to submit a phone when asked will result in the student being excluded for a fixed period of time until parents/carers are met with by the relevant member of staff 
5. Confiscation of a phone during the school day will result in a same day detention. 

All students are expected to carry the basic equipment to allow them to complete class work: 

1. 30cm clear plastic pencil case 
2. 2 x green pens 
3. 2 x black pens 
4. 2 x pencils 
5. 1 x highlighter 
6. 1 x mini board dry wipe marker pen 
7. Clear plastic ruler (30cm) – not flip 
8. Coloured GW approved reading ruler - this is not required for the 2025-26 academic year onwards 
9. Glue Stick 
10. Protractor 
11. Scientific calculator (not provided by the academies) 
12. Pencil sharpener 
13. Eraser 
14. Planner (provided by the academies) 
15. Water bottle 
16. Knowledge organiser (provided by the academies) 
17. A4 plastic document wallet (in 'tuff bag' style) (1 provided by the academies at the start of the academic year) 

Bottled Tippex/liquid paper is not allowed in the academies and must not be used in any work.

Full stationery kits, excluding scientific calculator, can be bought from the academy for £4.00.