Uniform at Kentmere Academy plays an important role in our community identity. We encourage our students to be proud of their school’s accomplishments and take a 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. attire must be brought in a cloth bag with a loop to hang on a peg. Swimming kit is needed in a separate bag.
Long hair should be tied up with a black, grey or maroon plain hair bobbles or hair band for girls. 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 (this includes ear rings), except for wristwatches.
Please could we remind you that all children must wear school uniform in school. School uniform may be purchased from the Top form, Moses shops on Drake Street, in Rochdale, Ziggies on York Street Rochdale or from our new supplier, Andizyns at 147 Wardle Road.
- V neck jumper - burgundy with school logo.
- Cardigan – burgundy with the school logo.
- Burgundy and White tie - can be purchased from school at £2.50.
- White shirt with collar. (Your top button must be fastened).
- Trousers - grey.
- Skirts - grey.
- Summer dress – burgundy and white gingham (not red and white).
- School Coat with logo – burgundy (optional).
- 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 head scarf (if worn).
- Plain hair bands only in school colours black, white or burgundy (if worn).
Black PE shorts
White polo t shirt with school logo (short sleeves)
Black tracksuit bottoms
White polo t shirt with school logo (short sleeves)
School burgundy hoodie with logo
Trainers
No jewellery must be worn in school. This includes ear rings. The only exception is wristwatches. If children are getting their ears pierced, please do this is the 6 weeks holidays. If there is a short overlap on dates, plasters must be worn and proof of piercing dates must be provided.
A sensible hair style is necessary e.g. no shaved lines, patterns, extreme hair styles - which includes hairstyles where the sides are much shorter than the top.
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 is at risk of exclusion.
