Why is uniform so important to us?

Our students each have their own background; with a common uniform we have the opportunity to ensure that each has equality at school. There is also the shared ownership and pride in the school that we aim to foster. Wearing the uniform correctly and smartly is also good preparation for working life; each student should take pride in their own appearance and be clean and smart everyday, both in school and when travelling to and from school.

Dale Hardy: Why school uniforms are the bedrock of an outstanding school

SRPA Uniform Policy

Uniform Direct

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UNIFORM POLICY – Sept 2019 (transitional start from April 2019)

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy has a clear, sustainable, affordable and smart school uniform.  Students in year 7 to 11 wear this uniform with pride.

School expectations		We do not wear
Blazer and tie	Plain navy blue with academy logo Red striped tie (KS4) Blue striped tie (KS3)
Shirt or blouse	Plain white with collar Cotton or polyester Long or short sleeves Buttoned front Plain style Tucked in at waist	T Shirt Polo shirt
Trousers / Skirt	To the knee dark grey pleated school skirt For girls – dark grey straight/regular leg school trousers (no ankle grazer, or drainpipe style trousers) For boys – dark grey straight/regular leg school trousers. Plain style	Denim Jean material Fashion skirt/trouser Leggings/footless tights Black Trousers
Jumper (optional)	‘V’ neck Jumper – navy blue	Logos
Top Coat	Plain colour (s) Warm and weatherproof To be hung up in the cloakroom or placed inside a bag	An extra sweater or hoodie worn instead of a topcoat. No large logos Denim Any type of fur coat and faux fur
Shoes	Plain Black Leather school shoe Practical and safe style	Trainers, logoed Trainers, boots, canvas ‘Decorated’ black shoes Heel no higher than 25mm
Socks, tights	Plain black or natural tights For boys – dark grey or black socks For girls, dark grey or black ankle socks	Leggings/footless tights White socks Trainer socks of any colour
Jewellery	Watch For pierced ears, one pair of plain ball shaped studs, one stud in each ear lobe.	Bracelets / necklaces Rings Non-stud earrings Facial piercings Plasters covering piercings other than earrings Excessive makeup (including eye-brow make-up) False nails Nail varnish Smartwatches including Apple Watches
Hair	·         Natural colour ·         Plain black or blue hairband	·         Less than a number 2 cut ·         Attract undue attention ·         Be extreme in style ·         Have patterns or letters shaved in
Hats	·         Only to be worn outside of the building	·         No baseball caps ·         No logos

The wearing of baseball caps and ‘hoodies’ is not acceptable; these will be confiscated.

Black “trainer type shoes” manufactured by sports companies, e.g.: Nike, Adidas, Puma, Lonsdale etc will not be accepted as school shoes. Pupils may be sent home to change their shoes if they wear this style of shoe.

The Academy will be the final arbiter on what is deemed to be acceptable as school uniform.

Where a uniform infringement is identified, in order to support pupils returning to their lessons as soon as possible, parents/carers will be called. The intention being to rectify the infringement and return the pupil to lessons.

• Naming of pupil property is important for clear identification if it is misplaced or lost.
• In exceptional circumstances, where pupils are unable to wear correct school dress, parents are asked to provide a note for the form tutor to consider.

PE KIT REQUIREMENTS

Red/Navy Sports t-shirt with Embroidered Logo

Plain Navy Shorts

Plain Red (Outdoor) Socks (for football and rugby)

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White (indoor) ankle socks (not for sale at Uniform Direct)

Trainers (not for sale at Uniform Direct)

Football boots (for football and rugby) (not for sale at Uniform Direct)

Shin pads (for football) (not for sale at Uniform Direct)

Gumshield (for rugby) (not for sale at Uniform Direct)

Outdoor Tops (Either One)

Navy Quarter Zip Top with Embroidered Logo

or

Navy/Red Rugby Shirt with Embroidered Logo

Optional

Plain Navy Skort

Plain Navy running/sports leggings

Plain Navy Base Layer Top

KS4 BTEC/GCSE PE Class

• Red polo shirt with school logo (optional)

The Colour of the Tie

The colour of the school tie denotes the year group. For pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9, the tie is blue. A red tie is worn in Years 10 and 11.