Uniform

Academy Uniform from September 2023

Everyday wear

Essential items:

• Navy blazer with logo (only available from Harrisons Schoolwear*).
• Navy straight skirt with single back vent – must be a minimum length of 22”.  Girls can also wear plain navy trousers (no cords, jeans, canvas, or leggings) of an appropriate straight fit.
• Plain navy trousers (no cords, jeans, canvas, or leggings) of an appropriate straight fit.
• Belts, if worn with trousers, should be plain black. No wide, coloured, or ornate fashion belts should be worn.
• White shirt/blouse with a functioning top button that must be tucked into skirt or trousers.
• ‘V’ neck navy school jumper or cardigan with logo (only available from Harrisons).  This is an optional item of uniform worn underneath the blazer jumper however, the school maintains a comfortable temperature throughout the year and most of our pupils are warm enough without one.
• Plain, low-heeled black leather or leather type shoes (not trainers, canvas, or plimsolls) that can be polished.  If boots are worn from home, pupils must change into shoes at school.  Shoes should be black soled, not open-toed, or backless; no fashion ankle straps and no coloured laces.  Slip-ons or mules are not acceptable for health and safety reasons.
• Plain black or flesh colour tights.
• School tie – (only available from Harrisons) and College badge or lanyard provided by the school. 
• Outdoor coat to be worn over blazer.  No hoodies allowed.
• Black, grey, or white ankle socks only (boys and girls).

PE Kit

• Black/white rugby shirt (only available from Harrisons Schoolwear Shop).
• Black shorts or skorts.
• White polo shirt (with optional logo from Harrisons Schoolwear Shop).
• Long black or white socks.
• Indoor sports trainers (non-marking).
• Studded boots.
• Shin pads.
• Gum shield.
• Plain black track top or plain fleece (optional)

Purchasing uniform

Pupils who receive the pupil premium may be eligible for financial support towards the cost of uniform.

Second Hand Uniform We are currently establishing a second hand uniform shop and would welcome donations of good quality uniforms. Second hand uniform is also available at the Sue Ryder charity shop 86 High Street, Gorleston, NR31 6RQ, telephone 01493 441 067