Academy staff and students take pride in their uniform and all students are expected to adhere to the Academy dress code, as set out below.
We have a young professional dress code, and have based the guidelines here on how a professional person would dress for work. We expect all students to present themselves smartly and take pride in how they look.
Students in the Academy Sixth Form are also expected to dress smartly.
Female Student Uniform – Years 7
Official Academy blazer
Official Academy tie
Academy plaid kilt or black tailored trousers
Sleeved jumper with Academy logo (cold weather)
White, school-type shirt, buttoned to the neck and to be worn tucked-into skirt or trousers
Plain black or white socks
Polished, plain black leather or faux leather shoes, with no markings. No boots or boot-style shoes
Make-up: if worn, make-up should be subtle, discreet and appropriate
Jewellery: discreet, plain sleepers or stud earrings in the ear
Head scarves may be worn for religious reasons only, and should be plain black
Female Student Uniform – Years 8 to 11
Official Academy blazer
Official Academy tie
Academy plaid kilt, Black, knee-length skirt, or black tailored trousers
Sleeved jumper with Academy logo (cold weather)
White, school-type shirt, buttoned to the neck and to be worn tucked-into skirt or trousers
Plain black or white socks
Polished, plain black leather or faux leather shoes, with no markings. No boots or boot-style shoes
Make-up: if worn, make-up should be subtle, discreet and appropriate
Jewellery: discreet, plain sleepers or stud earrings in the ear
Head scarves may be worn for religious reasons only, and should be plain black
Male Student Uniform – Years 7 to 11
Official Academy blazer
Official Academy tie
Black tailored trousers
Sleeved jumper with academy logo (cold weather)
White, school-type shirt, buttoned to the neck and to be worn tucked-into trousers
Plain black socks
Polished, plain black leather or faux leather shoes, with no markings. No boots or boot-style shoes
Jewellery: discreet, plain sleepers or stud earrings in the ear
Male/Female PE Kit – Years 7 to 11
Reversible, long-sleeved sports shirt with logo
Micro-fibre PE shorts with logo
Sports polo shirt with logo
Sports socks with stripe
Tracksuit bottoms (optional extra which can be purchased from the supplier)
Trainers or boots (appropriate to sporting activity)
Jewellery must be removed for PE
What is NOT Acceptable for Male/Female Students – Years 7 to 11
Trainers (unless for PE or sporting activity)
‘Hoodies’
Denim (jeans/jackets)
Unnaturally coloured hair
Hairstyles should be appropriate and not contain exaggerated styles or be an unnatural hair colour