Uniform & Equipment

Students are expected to be smart at all times:

• Shirts must be tucked in neatly
• Ties should be worn at a reasonable length to show eight stripes below the knot
• Smart shoes should be worn – no trainers, pumps or boots
• Skirts and trousers must be an appropriate length, colour and fit – not jersey material
• All coats, trainers, hats, and scarves must be removed when entering the school building

Academy Uniform

Students will need:

• Plain navy blue blazer with an embroidered school badge
• Light blue shirt
• JQA tie
• Grey V-necked jumper (optional)
• Plain grey trousers/skirt
• Plain black socks (no trainer socks) or opaque black tights
• Plain black school shoes

School blazers are to be worn at all times unless permission has been given not to e.g in extremely warm weather when Shirt Sleeve Order* will stand.

PE Uniform

• JQA branded collared polo shirt
• JQA branded half-zip top
• JQA branded shorts or tracksuit bottoms
• Suitable trainers
• A base layer may be worn under the polo shirt (optional)

PE kit should only be worn on the days when students have PE lessons.

The Academy can support families who are struggling with items of uniform. Expected, branded school items are available from the following suppliers:

DETAILS MATTER

Equipment

We expect every student to be prepared and ready to learn. Please ensure you have the basic/expected items and equipment for every lesson:

• Pen
• Pencil
• Rubber
• Ruler
• Sharpener
• Student Planner (provided by the Academy)

In order to keep books, equipment and PE kit neat and safe, students should have a suitable bag to carry their belongings. We recommend a sturdy backpack, with a secure fastening, which has their name clearly labelled.

Students will be given an exercise book or folder for each subject. If the student loses or willingly damages any equipment provided for them, they will be expected to pay for a replacement.

For further details, please refer to the JQA Uniform and Equipment Policy.

Shirt Sleeve Order

On days when there is extreme heat, we will insist on Shirt Sleeve Order so that students can remain cool in the heat. Quite simply, this means shirt and tie only. When this is in force, students should:

• Not bring or wear coats or jackets other than blazers – coats should not be worn instead of blazers. If students wish to wear a jacket over their shirt, the jacket should be a blazer.
• Bring their blazers to wear in the event of any sudden change in weather. These may be kept in their bag.
• Not bring or wear the optional V-neck grey jumpers.
• Ensure they have taken any hayfever medication.
• Bring a re-fillable water bottle. Water fountains at the Academy may be used before/after school and at break and lunch.

JQA Uniform and Equipment Policy