Uniform

At Alcester Academy we are proud of our standards of school uniform that are the result of a high degree of co-operation between parents/carers, students and the school.

We are firm believers in a school uniform that is properly and consistently worn. We believe that this helps young people to develop a real pride in themselves and their school and to look smart helps them to think smart too. Uniform helps students to feel part of our community and makes the point that there is no discrimination. It sets a standard which supports our expectations of work and behaviour. We find it helps maintain the right environment for learning.

All students wear their uniform both in school and when representing the school at events or on visits. When students are travelling to and from school in the community we expect that the same high uniform expectations are met by the students wearing the uniform with pride and role modelling our beliefs. Outdoor coats may be worn over, but not instead of, blazers which are compulsory. They must not be worn inside the academy. In this respect we expect no less from our students than an employer would expect of their employees.

We recommend that name tapes should be put into all garments.

For parents and carers in need of financial support with uniform, please refer to the Hardship Policy.

If students attend school dressed inappropriately, we reserve the right to place students in isolation until the issue has been rectified and our expectations have been met. 

In line with the new DFE statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms that comes into effect from 1st September 2026.  Please find the 4 compulsory branded items of uniform and PE kit for Alcester Academy.

Compulsory Items:

• Tie
• Black Blazer with silver/grey piping displaying school badge and logo
• PE kit - Branded V necked or rounded neck short sleeve PE top
• Branded PE skort or shorts

Non branded uniform items required:

• Mid grey tailored trousers (these can be worn as an alternative to the branded Academy skirt)
• Mid grey tailored shorts can be worn as an alternative to trousers/skirts for the summer term.  Shorts must be or a "tailored" fit.  They must not have "combat/cargo" style external pockets.  They must be of the same material and colour (mid-grey) as the regular school trousers.
• Light blue shirt
• Dark grey / black socks to be worn under trousers or with skits (years 7 & 8 only)
• PE kit - Black unbranded long football socks

Optional items:

• Mid grey skirt (drop please) displaying school badge
• Black v-neck jumper (to be worn under the blazer) with silver/grey piping displaying school badge and logo. Worn Autumn and Spring terms, if required.

PE kit (optional)

• Branded reversible long sleeve top
• Branded tracksuit bottoms
• Branded leggings
• Branded quarter zip top
• Black PE socks with the sky-blue panel at the top

Other information to note:

• Socks may be worn with skirts in years 7 & 8 only, unless agreed by Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral), they must be black or dark grey without logos – these must be above the ankle and below the knee - white socks and trainer socks are not allowed
• Socks worn under trousers must be black or dark grey without logos – white socks and trainer socks are not allowed
• In years 9, 10 & 11 tights must be worn with skirts - plain (not patterned) in black 60 denier+, (if your child is unable to wear tights for any reason, please contact LSU)
• Hoodies are NOT allowed to be worn under blazers and outdoor coats are NOT allowed to be worn in school and should be placed in a locker or school bag during the school day.
• Polished black shoes/all black trainers as pictured below, suede shoes are NOT allowed.
• Trousers must be mid-grey NOT black or charcoal in colour
• If a skirt is to be worn, it must be the branded Alcester Academy skirt.  Unbranded trousers can be worn as an alternative to the branded skirt.
• If a v-neck jumper is to be worn it must be the Alcester Academy version
• Please note we have these items often available throughout the year in our "pre-loved uniform sales".