Uniform and Equipment

All Students in Years 7 – 11

Sun hats may be worn outside only to protect against the sun. On very cold days, winter hats to keep warm may be worn outside only, and only if they do not cover the face. They must be removed on entering a building. Hoodies are not allowed, under any circumstances. Scarves may be worn outside the academy buildings, in cold weather, and may not be worn under the blazer or instead of a coat.

Shorts or a second pair of trousers are not permitted to be worn underneath school trousers. If students are identified to be wearing these, they will be asked to remove them. Refusal to do so will be dealt with as a disciplinary matter.

• Academy Blazer with embroidered academy badge
• Academy clip on tie (in year group colour)
• White shirt/blouse (with plain, white underwear underneath)
• Mid-grey pleated skirt deemed by the academy not to be excessive in any way (see notes); no lycra or straight skirts. Skirts must not be rolled up.
• Mid-grey tailored trousers or mid-grey tailored knee length shorts – no kick flares or other fashion trousers; no lycra; no cropped trousers
• Plain black shoes (see below)
• Black or white plain ankle socks (no logos) or plain black or skin coloured tights. Knee high socks are not allowed.

Optional Item

If required, a grey jumper, V-necked, long sleeved (with academy logo) may be worn under the blazer for extra warmth. This does not replace the blazer and may only be worn as an optional extra.

Note:

• Trousers must not be charcoal or black. No kick flares, jeggings, leggings or other fashion trousers.
• Skirts must have pleats but not splits. The required length of the skirt is knee length – skirts deemed by the Academy to be excessively short or long are not acceptable, on the grounds of smartness or Health and Safety. Skirts must not be rolled up.
• Footwear should be plain black, low heeled or flat shoes – not platform soles or stiletto heels. Boots may not be worn in the academy except when the weather is excessively cold or wet. The purchase of boots for these occasions must not replace the purchase of acceptable footwear for most days.
• Sports training shoes are not allowed except for PE. We are aware that some shops sell sports wear as ‘school shoes’. As a rule, check they are not branded and do not look like trainers as these will not be accepted. If in doubt, check with the year team before purchase.
• Shirts must be tucked in, and top button fastened and tie clipped on to the collar above the top button.
• Coats – There is no alternative to the wearing of the academy blazer. The only coats allowed are outside coats which can only be worn over (and not instead of) blazers. Hoods must be taken down on entry to a building.
• Belts, if required, must be plain black. Only those with small plain buckles are allowed
• While wearing the academy uniform, students are representing the school and, as such, must behave in line with our values and ethos. In line with government guidance, any behaviour displayed by students whilst wearing the academy uniform falls under this behaviour policy.

September 2024
Year 7        Green Tie
Year 8        Orange Tie
Year 9        Red Tie
Year 10      Yellow Tie
Year 11      Plain Blue with Yellow St Benedict Monk

Years 12 & 13 Dress Code

The aim of the Sixth Form dress code is to ensure students are dressed smartly, professionally and in a formal business style. As role models for younger students and shepherds for our academy, it is important that Sixth Form students reflect our aspirations and high expectations.

The following items are considered suitable for wear in the academy and for travelling to and from the academy. Bold logos and any printed text are considered inappropriate, and must not be worn.

• Plain suit jacket
• Smart shirt or top with sleeves
• Plain jumper (optional)
• Smart trousers or knee-length skirt/dress or shorts
• Plain flat shoes
• Single stud earrings and clear nose stud caps only

The following are not permitted:

• Hoodies (including when worn as an additional layer)
• Denim in any form
• Leggings/Jeggings, jogging bottoms
• Short skirts/dresses Lycra stretch skirt/ dresses
• Slogan top/T-shirts
• Crop tops
• Strappy vest tops
• ‘Hot pant’ style shorts
• Trainers, sandals or pumps
• Overly high heels
• Hats or baseball caps
• Multiple ear or facial piercings
• UGG style Boots

Logos/slogans are not permitted on any item of clothing, apart from the academy badge.
All Sixth Form students must wear a security badge which includes a photograph, when required.