Uniform

• Students are expected to wear a plain white shirt – long or short sleeved (polo shirts are not acceptable) with a clip on tie.
• The Academy blazer must be worn during the academy day unless given permission to remove the blazer by a member of staff.
• Students may choose to wear the optional grey knitted v-neck jumper with the school logo underneath the grey blazer but not instead of.
• Please note that the knitted jumper and blazer are only available from Trutex.
• Students are permitted to wear hooded jumpers/tracksuit tops and sportswear but must wear these over their blazers.

• Full length, plain black conventional Academy trousers. Jeans are not acceptable.
• Trousers must be formal and must not be skinny, skin tight and must be wide at the bottom. They must fit over boots.
• The current fashion extremes/ trends are not acceptable (eg. leggings/skinny legged trousers, zip pockets, trousers with visible fashion labels etc) and are not allowed.
• A black skirt that comes at least to the knees and is not tight fitting.
• Shorts – (April to Sept only) Must be tailored and knee length (not tight fitting) Worn with with black or white socks and correct school shoes.
• In all cases black means TOTALLY black.
• A belt can be worn if it is plain black with a simple, conventional buckle.
• Trousers and skirts may be purchased from any supplier but we recommend approved trousers which are available at Trutex www.trutexdirect.com and quote code 372/4024.

• Hoods can be worn in the rain and snow.
• Hats are not acceptable unless the Academy informs you during periods of inclement weather.
• Head scarves can be worn in plain navy or black with plain hijab pins.
• Makeup and jewellery must be kept to a minimum. Excessive makeup is not permitted.
• Any jewellery should not compromise health and safety e.g. all earrings should be small studs. A discreet nose stud may be worn.
• No extremes of hair styles or unnatural colours.

• Plain black, formal, leather shoes or boots. Laces must be totally all black.
• Trainers and pumps are not acceptable.
• Please do check if you are unsure as many trainers are sold as shoes by leading providers.
• Shoes must be formal, leather or suede.

Required

• Brinsworth blue football shirt, rugby shirt or white or blue polo shirt (plain).
• Navy blue shorts OR,
• Navy blue joggers or navy blue/black leggings with no stripes or patterns.
• Navy blue football socks.
• Appropriate footwear.

Optional

• Navy blue sweatshirts or jumper (without hood).
• A light rain jacket.
• Base layers.

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.

• A black pen and a green pen
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Planner
• School Bag
• Scientific Calculator
• Academy Bags

All students must have a school bag. All bags must be large enough to hold all books, equipment and PE kits.