School Uniform

Black blazer embroidered with Academy Logo on pocket. Worn at all times around campus except when the whole Academy is directed by the Principal in hot weather.

White blouse/shirt with collar (Long or short-sleeved)

White shirt with collar (long or short-sleeved)

Clip on Academy tie/ Alternative ties may be worn for KS4 ILP Graduates / Prefects as directed.

Plain black, loose fitting, formal school trousers (zipped pockets are not permitted). Ankles must specifically be loose in fit.

or

Standard Academy blue plaid skirt worn at knee length

Plain black, loose fitting, formal school trousers (zipped pockets are not permitted)

Plain, strong, sensible black shoes (no boots or trainers)

Plain, strong sensible black shoes (no boots or trainers)

Black or nude plain tights, black or white ankle socks or bare legs

Black socks

PE Kit

Essential Items:

• The Axholme Academy black T shirt
• The Axholme Academy black shorts
• The Axholme Academy 3/4 zip top or The Axholme Academy black sweatshirt (year 11 may wear a plain black sweatshirt with a logo no larger than The Axholme Academy logo)
• Non marking sports trainers (no pumps, converse/vans etc as these offer very little protection to the foot and/or ankle)
• Black football socks
• Football boots

Optional Items:

• The Axholme Academy rain jacket
• Leggings/skins - must be plain black with no transparent meshing (logo no larger than The Axholme Academy logo) and shorts must be worn on top of them at all times throughout the Academy day.  
• Tracksuit bottoms - whilst we continue to allow students to attend the Academy in their PE kit, plain black tracksuit bottoms (logo no larger than The Axholme Academy logo) may be worn throughout the Academy day; however they must be removed for PE lessons.

Optional items

NO HOODIES/FASHION ITEMS TO BE WORN WITH UNIFORM

Hair

• No extreme styles or colours (natural colours only) - avoid entirely: No 1 / 0 length grade shaving - 2 minimum, undercuts, shaven lines and shapes, block cut and two tone colours. Please be aware that each of these styles are deemed extreme and we politely request that students do not wear these hairstyles during term time.

• Please contact the school beforehand if you are in any doubt as to whether a particular hairstyle is deemed extreme or hair colour is deemed unnatural.

• Students found to have an extreme hairstyle or unnatural colour:

• First occasion -  Parent will be contacted and if there is full agreement that there will not be a repeat and the expectations are understood then the student will be allowed to lessons.

• Repeated - The Student will spend time in the Reflection room and parent contacted.

• We don’t allow hats, caps, bandanas or sweatbands except woolly, warm hats for the sake of warmth on the journey on cold days. We don’t allow hoods up onsite or coats worn inside except at the discretion of the Principal.

Make Up

Jewellery

Jewellery is considered to be unsuitable for school and the school does not accept any responsibility for any such items, including watches etc. However, the following may be worn:

• One pair of round gold or silver plain studs, one per ear lobe;
• Digital, analogue or smart watches - Smart watches can be worn but must not be used to interact with a mobile device in school.

All jewellery must be removed for activity lessons;

Students found to be wearing any prohibited item will be requested to remove the item(s).

Jewellery will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day once per term.

Jewellery will be kept for 2 weeks or returned to a parent/carer if any item is confiscated again during that term.

Students refusing to hand over an item of jewellery will be placed in Reflection until it has been handed over.

Note - Members of the pastoral or senior leadership teams can give a discretionary school day to resolve a uniform issue before consequences apply. This will not apply if an item of uniform is listed as a non-negotiable.