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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Uniform & Equipment

Uniform is checked each morning on entry to the Academy and where students do not meet the required standards sanctions will be applied. To avoid confusion, here are some explicit guidelines on our uniform expectations. 

Visit the suppliers website for more information.

Uniform Information - Please click here for a useful size and price guide from SWI. They have provided a step by step guide on how to set up an account to order your child's uniform.

 

Uniform

 

Blazer or Jumper

  • OAJW Blazer or OAJW Jumper (must be V Neck and branded.) These are both available from SWI

 

Trousers

(Please note: Skirts are not permitted)

  • Black, standard length trousers
  • No skinny fit (i.e. not tight around the lower leg/ankles), leggings or denim trousers are permitted

Shoes & Socks

  • Plain black leather/faux leather shoes with a black sole, or plain black trainers with a black sole.
  • No high tops
  • Plain black socks

School Shirt

  • White short or long-sleeved, button-up shirt with a structured collar, always tucked in.

Tie

  • Tie should be worn with 3 stripes below the knot visible 

 

Uniform Guidance for 1 September 2026

 

Jewellery & Personal Belongings

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  • Hairbands and clips (no wider than 2cm)
  • Natural hair colouring only, with no extreme hairstyles
  • Up to two studs or discrete hoops in each ear lobe
  • No Smart Watches
  • Make-up should be minimal and natural in appearance
  • Religious head dress in plain black or white only
  • No facial piercings are allowed. A plaster must cover any piercing until they can be removed (maximum of 6 weeks) 
  • No false nails or nail varnish  

 

This is not an exhaustive list of uniform requirements and the Academy reserves the right to challenge any matters that may jeopardise the Academy standards.

Uniform Donations

We always welcome donations of second-hand school uniform at Reception. Donated items are made available to families at various uniform events throughout the year.

Equipment Expectations

Equipment Expectations Video

Students will be expected to have the following equipment in September:

  • Fully charged iPad (replacement charges £5.00 - Can be purchased on the MCAS app)
  • 2 black pens
  • 2 pencils
  • 1 highlighter
  • 1 ruler
  • 1 sharpener
  • 1 eraser
  • 1 pencil case
  • 1 Casio scientific calculator - FX-83GTCW+ (recommended)
  • 1 glue stick

PE Kit

Please click here to view PE Kit expectations.