Uniform

Uniform Policy

How to order Uniform

Our uniform supplier for all items, except the Academy skirt, is Sportswear International (SWI).
Parents/students can place their orders directly:

1. Online: https://www.swischoolwear.co.uk/ and SWI Parent Guide
2. Phone: 01928 752 610

Please see SWI FAQ’s
Please see SWI Sizing Guide

How to order the Academy Skirt

To order the Academy School Skirt – please follow this link.

Compulsary

Grey Business Jacket with embroidered Academy logo; either regular or fitted
Tie: Each year group has a different tie
Non branded white Shirt
Black loose fitting, formal trousers or Academy School Skirt
Formal black Shoes (not trainer-style shoes, boots, ‘Converse’, ‘Vans’ or plimsolls. Wellington boots may be worn in snow but the aforementioned must be brought and worn once students are in school).
Black socks (above ankle)
Plain black belt, no more than 3 cm wide, if required
Optional item: Academy black jumper with blue strip – no alternative is acceptable

Each year group is represented by a different colour stripe on the royal blue tie. Tie colours for the academic year 24/25:

Y7 – Royal/Orange
Y8 – Royal/Silver
Y9 – Royal/Red
Y10 – Royal/Green
Y11 – Silver/Royal

Pe Kit:

Navy and sky blue Academy sports tops (indoor and outdoor)
Navy shorts
Navy tracksuit bottoms
Football boots or suitable training shoes for the selected activity
Navy leggings
Outdoor top (please select from either full zip CA training Top, 1/4 zip CA training top or CA PE Hoody

If students are injured, they must bring a written note from their parent/carer to explain why they are exempt from physical activity. All students must bring their PE kit even if they are exempt from PE. If students do not have the correct uniform, they will recieve sanctions in line with the below.

PE Kit Sanctions
1st PE kit offence- C2
2nd PE kit offence- C2 and C3- afterschool detention
3rd PE kit offence- C2 and C3- afterschool detention, class teacher phone call
4th PE kit offence- afterschool detention - HOD phone call to parents
5th PE kit offence- Parental meeting with HOD and HOY
6th PE kit offence- Parental meeting with Deputy Principal

Optional PE Kit
Students are able to wear a designated PE Hoody for PE lessons and after school sporting activities. Please visit https://kits4all.co.uk/shop/consett-academy-pe-hoody/ for full details on how to order.

During inclement weather we would encourage students to wear additional items to keep warm e.g. black or navy base layer and hat/gloves when appropriate.

Trousers and Academy School Skirt

Please note that chain stores may sell items as school uniform, which are not acceptable at Consett Academy. We do not allow tight or stretchy skirts, leggings, jeans or trousers which look like them.
Black Academy School Skirt – The only acceptable school skirt must be purchased from The School Outfit website.

Footwear

All shoes should be polishable – leather or mock leather. No canvas/cloth/suede/rubber shoes are permitted.

Branded black pumps are not allowed – no buckles, logos, or colours except plain black. Vivienne Westwood pumps are no longer allowed.

Boots are also not allowed.

Personal Appearance

We are always conscious of health and safety risks both to the owner and others in the wearing of jewellery. Therefore the only jewellery allowed is a wrist watch.

Piercings, facial or bodily, are not allowed due to Health and Safety considerations.

In the Academy’s programme of Personal and Social Education we ask pupils to consider their appearance and the impression it makes on others. This is particularly important when on interview or representing the Academy for instance.

Make-up
Make-up, if worn at all, should be discreetly used and not be excessive. Students are not allowed to wear false eyelashes, false/acrylic nails or have nail decoration.

Hair styles
Hair Styles should be practical, clean and suitable for a working environment. In this academy, hairstyles representing various cults e.g. punk, mohican, hair shaved in bands, stripes, initials or dyed in unnatural colours are unacceptable. Eyebrows shaved in stripes are also unacceptable.
• Plain black or navy head scarf as appropriate, no jewellery within the head scarf
• School bag as appropriate to carry all equipment needed for the day

Students should not bring large sums of money or any valuable items into the Academy. If there is no alternative they should hand them to a member of staff for safe keeping.