
Uniform & Appearance
All students are expected to wear their uniform with pride, both in school and in the local community.
Items marked with an * below MUST be purchased from our school uniform supplier.
Uniform
GIRLS | BOYS | ||
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Jacket* | Black Colchester jacket | Black Savile jacket | Only available from our uniform supplier |
Skirt | Plain black pleated school skirt. | N/A | The skirt is to be worn so that it reaches at least the crease at the back of the knee. |
Trousers | Plain black school trousers | Worn appropriately and pulled up to the waist and with the shirt tucked in. | |
Blouse/Shirt | Plain white, short or long sleeve blouse. Classic style with a revere neckline, or plain white shirt with collar. | Plain white, short or long sleeve shirt. This must be buttoned to the neck, and suitable for wearing with a tie. | Vests or undergarments must be white and must not be visible under the blouse/shirt. |
Tights/Socks | Neutral or plain black opaque tights and/or plain black/grey ankle socks. | Plain black or grey socks | Patterned tights are not permitted. Students will also need a pair of plain white sports socks for PE lessons. |
Brooch | Colour according to year group | N/A | These can only be purchased from the Academy at £2.50 |
Tie | N/A | Ties in the appropriate year group colour to be worn at all times. | These can only be purchased from the Academy at £5.75 |
Hijab | A simple plain black, grey, navy or white, non-patterned hijab may be worn. | ||
Jumper* | Black V neck jumper | Only available from our uniform supplier. Alternative jumpers must not be worn. The jumper is not to be worn as an alternative to the jacket. |
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Shoes | Black, plain, sturdy leather shoes. Boots, trainers, open-toe and high heel shoes are not permitted. | ||
Rucksack | An appropriate waterproof school bag that fits A4 size folders/books is required. | Outdoor Coat | An appropriate waterproof/winter coat is required. Coats should not be worn in the building. |
Gloves/ scarf / hat | Must not be worn inside the building. | ||
Belt | Plain black. Large buckles displaying logos are not permitted. | ||
Jewellery | A watch may be worn. One stud earring may be worn in each ear. |
Appearance
Make-Up,Nails, Hats & Hooded Tops
- Make-up, fake tan, nail varnish or nail extensions of any kind may not be worn when in the Academy Uniform;
- Spray deodorant, body sprays, or perfumes may not be brought to the Academy;
- A medical face covering may be worn, these must be plain and without patterns/designs, text or logos;
- Hooded and tracksuit tops of a sweatshirt material and balaclavas may not be worn.
Hair
- Long hair must be tied back at all times;
- Hairbands, hair-ties and scrunchies must be plain black, grey, brown, navy or white only. No decorative hairbands, hair ties, hair beads or ribbons are allowed;
- Hair must be worn in a simple style. Elaborate styles or unnaturally coloured hair is not permitted.
- If in doubt over whether a planned style would be acceptable, parents/students should contact the Academy and seek advice before having the hair styled.
Uniform orders can be placed at: https://www.swidtp.co.uk/