Academy uniform

The academy uniform is formal and is clearly defined and we expect all students to wear it correctly with pride. It is expected that all students will wear the uniform unless there is a valid medical or cultural reason why a student cannot wear a particular item or why they have to wear an additional garment. Any student refusing to wear the correct uniform will be withdrawn from lessons until the matter is rectified.

Uniform specifications:

For boys

• Black trousers in a traditional style (not permitted: cords, jeans, wide flares or skinny designs)
• Plain white shirt with a collar
• Black blazer with the academy logo embroidered on the breast pocket (available from Stratfords)
• An academy tie (available from Stratfords)
• Jumper with academy logo – optional (available from Stratfords)
• Black socks
• Black formal shoes. (not permitted: trainers, canvas shoes or shoes with sports logos)

For girls

• Black knee length skirt (with black tights), or black trousers, in a traditional style (Not permitted: cords, jeans, linens, hipsters, skinny or flared bootleg trousers)
• Plain white shirt with a collar
• Black blazer with the academy logo embroidered on the breast pocket (available from Stratfords)
• An academy tie (available from Stratfords)
• Jumper with academy logo – optional (available from Stratfords)
• Black socks or black tights
• Black formal shoes (not permitted: high heels, platforms, sling backs or shoes without backs, trainers, canvas shoes or shoes with sports logos)

Other aspects of personal presentation and belongings (jewellery, make-up, mobile phones, etc.)

Fashions change frequently and not all aspects of dress or hair style which are unacceptable can be listed here. If you are in any doubt, please consult your Head of Year before making a purchase or having your hair cut.

Hair

Hair styles should be appropriate. ‘Extreme’ hair styles or fashions will be unacceptable. The following treatments, styles and designs are unacceptable: artificial colours/bleached or shaved designs (including eyebrows). Long hair should be tied back.

At King’s Lynn Academy, we believe that academy holidays provide ample opportunity for ‘experimenting’ with hair colours and styles. Please ensure extreme styles and colours are grown out before returning to the academy.

Jewellery

In the interests of security and safety, the general wearing of jewellery is not allowed. However, one small, plain stud in each ear are permitted. No other visible body piercing is acceptable.

Make-up

Make-up should not be worn to the academy, including nail polish.

Sports/PE uniform

Outdoor PE kit

• Academy shorts
• Academy rugby shirt (boys)
• Microfleece and polo shirt (girls)
• Academy socks
• Outdoor trainers/football boots
• Shin pads (boys)

Indoor PE kit

• Academy polo shirt
• Academy shorts
• Academy socks
• Indoor trainers

PE kit should be brought to each PE lesson, even if students are injured, ill or unable to join in the lesson – they may be asked to umpire or coach.

– Health and safety and hygiene in PE lessons information

Our official uniform supplier is:

STRATFORDS

17-19 HAMBURG WAY ,NORTH LYNN IND ESTATE,KINGS LYNN PE30 2ND

TEL 01553 772043

Uniform is available Monday to Friday 08.00 – 16.30, all year round.

From July 25th – Sept 2nd they are open 07.30 – 16.30

Cut off date for pre-ordering for guaranteed collection prior to the new academic year is 5th August, subject to availability.  Once notified that your order is ready for collection, these must be collected within 2 weeks otherwise uniform will be returned to stock.

STRATFORDS HOLD SIGNIFICANT STOCKS AT ALL TIMES WHICH WILL BE MAINTAINED SUBJECT TO DEMAND

Click here to go to Stratford’s website