Uniform

A high standard of personal appearance is expected at all times. Students must wear correct uniform.  Please ensure all items of clothing are named.

The wearing of school uniform makes an important contribution to the tone and reputation of the Academy and is therefore compulsory for all students in Years 7 – 11.
Open Academy Sixth Form students may wear their own clothing but this should be safe and suitable for the working environment.

Clothing should be worn that is appropriate for the courses being studied. The Academy reserves the right to decide if the appearance of a student is acceptable.
The Sixth Form are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to our working environment. It is recognised that senior students have more scope to be individual in their dress. However, it is expected that they are not inappropriately dressed and do not dress in a way which distracts them or others from their work.

The Academy takes pride in the appearance of its students’ and we are grateful for the continued co-operation of parents in maintaining standards.

Lost property should be handed in to and collected from reception. All lost property will be disposed of during main school holidays so please check regularly if you have lost anything.

Our uniform rules are as follows –

Accessories
Hairstyles: Hair should be a natural colour. Students with long hair must fasten it back in laboratories or during practical activities. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed. This includes hair dyed unnatural colours and distinctive designs shaved in the hair – students will be asked to change the style within the week.

Jewellery: For health and safety reasons, jewellery is not permitted in the Academy. The exceptions to this rule are small studs in pierced ears – one in each lower lobe, and a watch. ‘Stretcher’ type ear studs are not allowed.
Facial, including tongue, and body piercings are not permitted in any circumstances whether visible or not. To clarify, the only jewellery permitted is:

• One pair of small studs, one in each lower lobe
• A wristwatch

Outdoor wear: Any sensible, weatherproof outdoor garment is permitted.
(no denim, leather jackets or hooded sweatshirts).

The rules apply not just in the Academy but travelling to and from the Academy. Our students’ are Open Academy Ambassadors at all times.

Boy's Uniform

Item	Description
Blazer	(purchase from Academy shop)
Tie	Black and teal stripe To be worn at a normal length and knotted to the neck
Shoes	Plain black polished shoes only. No training or other similar sports shoes (regardless of colour), no boots, no ‘designer’ shoes
Socks	Dark, plain.
Trousers	Plain black. Trousers should be worn pulled up to the waist and it is permitted to wear a plain thin black belt with an unobtrusive buckle. Not "skinny" style, hipsters or with unnecessary accoutrements (extra zips, buckles etc.)
Jumper (optional)	Black v-neck jumper with teal trim (purchase from Academy shop)
Shirt	Plain, white, long sleeved or short sleeved (not polo style) To be buttoned to the neck and tucked in at all times.

Boys' PE Kit

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
Unisex Polo Shirt	White
Shorts	Plain black
PE Socks	Plain black or white
Optional	Black wet weather jacket, tracksuit bottoms plain black, thermal base layer plain black for upper and lower body
Astro turf trainers
Football boots and shin pads	rubber moulded studs
Shin pads	Are compulsory for rugby, football
Mouth shields	Purchase for the PE department – are compulsory for rugby

Girls' Uniform

Item	Descriptions
Blazer
Tie *	Black and teal stripe To be worn at a normal length and knotted to the neck
Shoes	Black plain flat shoes which can be polished. No training or other similar sports shoes, no boots, no ‘designer’ shoes. No stiletto heels.
Socks	Dark, plain or white
Tights	Plain black
Trousers	Black, (to be plain black) of a suitable style for school. Not "skinny" style, hipsters or with unnecessary accoutrements (extra zips, buckles etc.)
Skirt	Black, plain
Jumper (optional)	Black v-neck jumper with teal trim (purchase from Academy shop)
Shirt	Plain, white, long sleeved or short sleeved, not polo style To be buttoned to the neck and tucked in at all times.

Girl's PE Kit

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
Unisex Polo Shirt	Plain White
Shorts	Plain black
Skort	Plain black
PE Socks	Plain black or white
Optional	Black wet weather jacket, tracksuit bottoms plain black, thermal base layer plain black for upper and lower body
Astro turf trainers
Football boots and shin pads	rubber moulded studs
Shin pads	Are compulsory for rugby, football
Mouth shields	Purchase for the PE department – are compulsory for rugby