Uniform Expectations
A guide for students, parents and carers.
Vision
Achieving excellence is the overriding ambition of our Trust We place students at the centre of everything we do, creating a culture of success and a love of learning which enhances students’ achievements and their personal, social and emotional wellbeing
We achieve our vision through:
Excellence for our Students
Inspiring, challenging, engaging and supporting all of our students to achieve excellent outcomes irrespective of their starting points. Every student is provided with a clear progression route to the next stage of their education and career.
Excellence for our Staff
Driving excellence in teaching and learning, and implementing a knowledge-rich curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations of all students.
Excellence for our Schools
Enhancing central and shared services to maximise organisational and cost efficiencies
Excellence for our Communities
Building positive partnerships with our parents, primary schools and the wider community
Uniform Information
We are keen to ensure that we offer our students the best start to their adult life and promote an ethos of high expectations and high standards ensuring all our students aspire to achieve excellence.
The rationale for the Academy uniform is as follows:
To reflect government guidance which highlights the valuable role of uniform in contributing to an ethos of high standards, high expectations, achievement and success.
To boost students’ self-esteem, confidence and stimulate pride in themselves and in the academy.
To prepare students for the world of work by embedding an understanding of responsibility and identity.
We look forward to ‘Achieving Excellence’ in partnership with parents/carers.
Graffiti or writing on hands or arms for any reason is not permitted. No graffiti should be drawn on school uniform.
Students are expected to wear the following items of compulsory uniform:
White shirt/blouse tucked in, with top button fastened
Academy tie
Academy blazer
Traditional school trousers, plain black, full length, tailored trousers – please note trousers must be full length with no ankles showing and must not be tight fitting. The following styles are not permitted: skinny, chino, cords, stretch material, denim or bootcut
A grey academy jumper with the academy logo is optional & may be worn under the blazer (not as a substitute of the blazer)
Formal plain black leather/suede shoes with an enclosed toe or boots (boots must be no more than ankle height and go underneath trousers) all footwear must be flat and not include a heel
Black/white socks which cover the ankle
Head scarves can be worn in plain black with plain hijab pins and must be secured in place, the academy tie should always be visible
A school bag (must be large enough to carry equipment and other items such as an A4 folder)
Academy lanyard, including the plastic card holder and timetable card
Belts if worn must be plain black with a small buckle and no design labels
The only items of jewellery permitted are a single small stud in each earlobe no bigger than a 5p
Students should arrive at the Academy in full uniform and leave the Academy in full uniform.
Approved Uniform Items
Full length, plain black conventional trousers
Unapproved Uniform Items
The following items are not considered appropriate uniform and should therefore not be worn. This list is not exhaustive.
Tight trousers or leggings are not permitted. Trousers cannot have zips or other trim
Black jeans
Skirts, except for Cultural purposes
Trainers, trainer-style shoes or shoes with embellishments for example Vivienne Westwood shoes) (see examples below)
Plain black shoe
Headwear & Accessories
Hats (unless the Academy informs you during periods of inclement weather)
Hairstyles should be sensible with natural toned colours that are similar to their normal hair colour Extreme hairstyles or brightly coloured or sharply contrasting colours are prohibited. Beading or embellishments in the hair are also not permitted,
False nails in any form are not permitted, this includes as acrylic/gel or any coloured nail varnish including nude colours. Necklaces, bracelets, rings and facial piercings (nose, eyebrow, tongue etc) are not permitted
A wristwatch can be worn but this should not be a Smart/Apple watch.
Makeup must be minimal and discreet (looking entirely natural) Excessive make-up is not permitted; eye shadow, false lashes, heavy mascara, heavy eyebrows and brightly coloured lipstick would not be acceptable for any student Excessive make- up will have to be removed
False eyelashes or any kind are not permitted
False nails in any form are not permitted, this includes as acrylic/gel or any coloured nail varnish including nude colours
Necklaces, bracelets, rings and facial piercings (nose, eyebrow, tongue etc) are not permitted
Being Equipped
We expect every student to arrive every day to the Academy fully equipped. This means they must have:
School bag (Y7 must be a backpack) large enough to fit A4 folders
School bag colour – student preference
Student planner
Black pen
Green pen
Ruler
Pencil
Scientific calculator (CASIO fx-85GT CW)
Creating a culture of success and a love of learning to achieve excellence.
PE Kit
All students must wear:
Brinsworth blue football shirt, rugby shirt or white or blue polo shirt (plain)
Navy blue shorts OR
Navy blue/black joggers
Navy blue/black leggings with no stripes or patterns
Navy blue football socks
Appropriate footwear
Cycling shorts are permitted, hotpants are not permitted
Mobile Phones
The Academy does not permit the use of mobile phones or earphones whilst on the Academy site unless directed by staff in learning All phones/earphones will be placed in reception until the end of the day We operate a SILI (See it Lose it) policy. Students who refuse to hand over their mobile phone when requested to do so by a member of staff will be placed in our reflection room Persistent breaches of the policy will result in further sanctions being issued and a parent meeting will be scheduled
Students may choose to wear:
Navy blue sweatshirts or jumper
A light rain jacket
Base layers
* All students must have a scientific calculator These are readily available in shops or can be purchased from school
Students are not permitted to wear PE kit outside of their PE lessons for hygiene reasons.
The new PE kit is now provided by Trutex for Year 7 students.
All students are expected to wear PE kit and take part in PE lessons.
Drinks
Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not permitted Any seen will be confiscated and a detention issued
