Uniform

All students in Years 7-11 will wear:

• (T) A grey jacket with embroidered academy logo

• (T) A school tie

• (T) Grey tartan skirt

• (T) Purple jumper or tank top (OPTIONAL)

• (T) Grey tailored, straight leg trousers (skinny leg trousers and leggings are not acceptable). Trousers can be purchased through Trutex, but also from other retail stores, if appropriate and as stated above. 

• A white shirt/blouse

• Black or grey socks under trousers

• Black, grey or natural tights under a skirt

• Black leather or leather-look shoes (trainers are not acceptable)

T = items purchased from school supplier (Trutex)

All students in the Sixth Form will wear:

A suit or smart business attire (such as a jacket and appropriate dress/skirt/blouse)

All staff will wear:

Smart business dress, or smart, suitable dress according to their specialist area (such as sports kits or a Lab coat)

Specialised kit for participating in Physical Education

• (T) A reversible outdoor sport top

• (T) A polo shirt

• (T) Long sports socks (Long socks can be purchased through Trutex, but also from other retail stores)

• (T) Shorts/skort (Black shorts or a skort can be purchased through Trutex, but also from other retail stores.

• Trainers – indoor/astro-truf

• Boots – field ( we will let you know when to buy these)

• Mouth guard

• Shin pads

• Optional items will include:

• (T) Training trousers (Training trousers can be purchased through Trutex, but also from other retail stores, if plain black and without logos)

• (T) Training top

Guidance notes – for the purposes of clarification:

Sometimes it is possible for families to purchase items of uniform in good faith and find that they do not necessarily comply with the uniform expectations. This section is intended to help in selecting and purchasing items which are appropriate for students to wear.   

Jewellery may only consist of a watch and 1 pair of sensible earrings (only in the earlobes), no other piercings are permitted.  Bracelets should not be worn.

Nail polish and false nails or nail extensions are not permitted.

Hair must be of a natural colour and not extremely styled. It should be without shaved-in steps, lines or patterns. Hairbands should be discreet.

Belts must be black or grey and not fashion items, with sensible clasps.

Make up should be subtle and hardly visible.

Recognised religious symbols will be permitted but should be worn discreetly. 

Hijabs should be black or dark in colour, such as grey, navy or purple.

Shoes should be plain black, leather or leather type.  For Health and Safety reasons, heels should not be more than 2cm in height; canvas shoes, boots or sandals are not permitted.

The Head of School's decision on matters relating to uniform is final.

Uniform can be purchased from Trutex.