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/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. 

·         Black blazer with silver/grey piping displaying school badge and logo

·         Black v-neck jumper (to be worn under the blazer) with silver/grey piping displaying school badge and logo

·         Mid grey skirt (drop pleats) displaying school badge

·         Mid grey tailored trousers

·         Mid grey tailored shorts can be worn as an alternative to trousers/skirts for the summer term. Shorts must be of a ‘tailored’ fit. They must not have ‘combat/cargo’ style external pockets. They must be of the same material and colour (grey) as the regular school trousers

·         Light blue shirt

·         School tie

·         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.