St Adhelm's Academy

Uniform

Our Academy’s uniform policy for September 2024 can be read here: St Aldhelm's Academy Uniform PolicyShould you have any questions regarding our policy and expectations, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s Pastoral Leader.

Our uniform is compulsory and items are appropriate for both summer and winter wear. 

Uniform

  • Academy blazer.
  • Plain white shirt with a collar (not a Polo shirt)- tucked in at all times.
  • Academy tie.
  • Plain formal black trousers or a black pleated skirt of knee length*
  • Black socks/black tights.
  • Black school shoes. Or, smart shoe- trainers without mesh, air bubbles or canvas.  Any logo must be black. See the next page for further information.
  • A black rucksack or satchel, large enough to carry A4 paper without folding. No handbags are allowed. Black logos only.

PE Kit

  • Academy embroidered hoodie. Or, a plain black hoodie, or ¾ zipped plain black top (no logo).
  • Academy embroidered PE polo shirt only.
  • Academy embroidered skort, shorts, leggings, joggers. Or, plain black skort, shorts, leggings or joggers (no logo).
  • Sports trainers of any colour, and moulded boots to wear on the astro-turf.

Personal Appearance

Yes:

  • One pair of stud earrings.
  • Clear, small, retainers for facial piercings.
  • Subtle make up (at the discretion of staff, this includes subtle nail polish).
  • Hair of natural tone only.
  • Clear retainers used for nose piercings.

No:

  • Rings
  • Necklaces or bracelets.
  • Facial piercings (e.g. nose, tongue, or eyebrow) without a clear retainer.
  • Tattoos or henna.
  • False eye lashes.
  • False nails of any kind.
  • Extreme haircuts (e.g. no extremely short- shaven hair, tracks, and dramatic layers).
  • Coats on inside.

*Black pleated skirts are to be no shorter than just above knee length in order to protect our students’ decency whilst they move around the academy. 

Uniform Examples

Our online uniform supplier’s website is here: St Aldhelm’s Academy PB Uniform

Please find a copy of the letter circulated to parents/carers to share this policy: Letter to Parents & Carers – Uniform

For information on how to purchase second hand uniform please contact the Academy on 01202 732500.