All students must wear full school uniform and present themselves in a professional manner. This includes on their way to, at, and on the way home from the academy. It is a symbol by which students are recognised within the community and it fosters a sense of pride for, and respect of, the learning environment.
The Academy has a limited amount of second-hand uniforms. Please speak to student services for further details.
Please help us reduce waste and make uniform more affordable by donating any uniform your child no longer needs. You can bring donations to the reception at any point.
Uniform
- Academy blazer
- Academy jumper
- Academy blouse / long sleeved shirt and tie (Yr 7-9 white/Yr 10-11 Blue)
- Academy ties are provided for sixth form students
- Flat plain black school shoes*
- Grey school skirt / trousers
- Plain black ankle socks or tights
- Academy rucksack – the only bag to be used for carrying school equipment such as books and pencil case
*Boots, Kickers and Dr Martin shoes are not permitted and shoes must not have any branding. They must be black all over, including stitching and soles.
Additional/Optional Items
- Academy winter jacket
- Plain black coat allowed between October – March – all trims and fur must be black. (Black denim, fur and leather coats and hoodies are not permitted)
- Academy hat – Students are not permitted to wear their own hats to school.
- Extra rugby shirt or polo shirt
- Only plain black gloves, scarves and umbrellas are allowed.
- Jumpers are optional in the summer term only.
Jewellery, hair and make-up
No jewellery is to be worn except plain watches (no Smartwatches or fitness trackers). No jewellery is allowed other than plain metal studs. One small, plain metal (silver or gold), discreet stud in each ear. Hair must be tied back for PE, DT and science and worn in a style appropriate to a business environmnet, without shaved lines. Extreme hairstyles.colours that undermine the ethos or discipline of the academy will not be permitted, including slits in the eyebrows. Only plain black hair bands and beads are permitted. Students wearing make-up and nail polish will be asked to remove them. Judgements on acceptability can only be made by staff at the academy. Students with inappropriate uniform, hair or make-up will be temporarily withdrawn from lessons.
Essential Equipment
- 2 x black / blue pens
- 2 x pencils (HB)
- Green pen (for self-assessment)
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Pencil sharpener
- SParKO knowledge organiser
- Planner
- Clear plain reusable water bottle
- Protractor
- Calculator
- Reading book
- Black umbrella
Compasses are provided in lessons where required. Students must not bring these into school
PE kit for boys and girls
- Academy PE polo shirt
- Academy PE shorts
- Academy PE socks
- Royal blue academy sweatshirt (optional)
- Sport-appropriate footwear
- Academy tracksuit
Students should attend school in school Academy PE kit on the days that they have PE. If students take part in an extra-curricular sports club after school, they should attend in full Academy PE kit.
A detailed list of uniform items required, appropriate hairstyles, and items that are not allowed at the academy, is provided in our Parent/Carer Handbook which is given to all parents at admissions interviews in May/June.
Uniform Shop
Uniform must be purchased from our supplier Trutex.
Please visit Hackney Learning Trust’s Website for information on elegibility for assistance with uniform.
Crossbow Schoolwear (Trutex Hackney), Unit 6D Sheep Lane, London, E8 4QS.
Telephone – 02079239313
Website – please click here
