Uniform
Uniform at Kentmere Academy plays an important role in our community identity. We encourage our pupils to be proud of their school’s accomplishments and take pride in their appearance as they represent Kentmere within the local area and beyond. All clothing and equipment must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, coats should have a strong loop for hanging. P.E. kit must be brought in a named bag with a loop to hang on a peg. Swimming kit is needed in a separate bag.
Long hair should be fully tied up with black, grey or maroon plain hair bobbles or hair band. We do not allow hair beads. We do not allow make-up which includes nail varnish. Children are expected to wear black school shoes and not boots or trainers. Please ensure that all items are clearly marked with your child’s name. No jewellery must be worn in school, except for wristwatches.
The Academy will consider requested exceptions from the Uniform Policy in relation to religious articles on a case by case basis.
Uniform
- V neck jumper – burgundy (with or without the school logo)
- Cardigan – burgundy (with or without the school logo)
- Burgundy and light grey tie – can be purchased from school
- White shirt with a hard collar. (top button must be fastened)
- Grey trousers or grey skirt
- Plain black/grey/white socks
- Tights – plain grey or black only. (Leggings are not permitted).
- Black shoes (no trainers or boots)
- Plain black or burgundy headscarf (white can worn in spring/summer) – optional
- Plain hairbands only in school colours black, white or burgundy (if worn)
- Summer dress (optional) – burgundy and white gingham (dark red as optional if burgundy is not available)
- School coat with logo – burgundy (optional)
Second hand uniform is available from Branches Christian Fellowship (1 Wesley Street, Smallbridge, OL12 9RW)
PE Kit
Indoor PE Kit
- Black PE shorts
- Black or white short sleeved t-shirt (with school logo optional)
- Pumps
Outdoor PE Kit
- Black tracksuit bottoms
- Black or white short sleeved t-shirt (with school logo optional)
- School burgundy hoodie (optional)
- Trainers
Jewellery and Hair
No jewellery must be worn in school except for wristwatches. If children have recently had their ears pierced, then small clear or plain studs can be worn with plasters or micropore tape covering them.
A sensible hair style is necessary e.g. no shaved lines, patterns, decorative beads / braids, extreme hair styles – which includes hairstyles where the sides are much shorter than the top. All hair longer than shoulder length must be tied up in a bobble or clip.
Please can you also ensure that all items are clearly marked with your child’s name. If the uniform policy is not followed, your child may be at risk of suspension.
