Our Academy

Uniform

From Monday 4th December, trainer/pop socks for all students will not be permitted. A full black sock is expected for all students and full white or yellow socks for PE.

We know uniform is key to ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging and every day they want to feel good about themselves; including looking the part. We aim to be clear in our expectations.

If in any doubt about colours, or styles, please check with the school before purchasing any items. Several local retailers stock our uniform and uniform items.

Parents may purchase items of uniform from the retailer of their choice, provided the items purchased conform to the school’s colours and styles. It is a deliberate policy of the school to keep the uniform requirements simple and straightforward in order to allow parents to shop around and obtain best value for their money.

General Uniform

  • Blazer – Black with School Badge (see N.B. below)
  • Tie – School Tie (available in school)

N.B. Please note that closely fitted or fashion jackets are not acceptable. A sew-on badge for the blazer is compulsory and can be purchased from the school office.

Visit the ParentPay website to find our uniform shop: https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Uniform/Default.aspx?shopid=914

Boys Uniform

  • Shirt – White (a plain white t-shirt may be worn beneath)
  • Trousers – Plain black and tailored; not ‘skinny’ style, “jean style” or with turn ups, black skinny jeans, bootleg or flares are also not permitted and must be worn off the ground.
  • Belt – Plain Black (optional)
  • Socks – Full black sock
  • Footwear – Shoes should be plain black (leather, leather look or suede) business type shoe. Soft canvas shoes, boots, high heels or trainers are not permitted and shoes with bows, logos or additions are also not acceptable. No plastic shoes.

Girls Uniform

  • Skirt – Must be of an appropriate length (touching the knee), plain black, tailored or pleated, not made from a stretchy material
  • Trousers – Plain black and tailored; not ‘skinny’ style, “jean style” or with turn ups, black skinny jeans, bootleg or flares are also not permitted and must be worn off the ground.  Must be full length and not cropped (meet the top of the shoe)
  • Blouse – White, shirt style, must button up to the neck
  • Headscarves worn for religious reasons only – Black in Y7-10 and black or gold in Y11
  • Socks – Full black sock
  • Tights – Neutral colours or black (optional)
  • Footwear – Shoes should be plain black (leather, leather look or suede) business type shoe. Soft canvas shoes, boots, high heels or trainers are not permitted and shoes with bows, logos or additions are also not acceptable. No plastic shoes.

Sports Kit

Boys – Compulsory

  • White polo style top with black side panels and HEALING SCHOOL logo
  • Black track suit bottoms (thin white strip acceptable)
  • Black plain shorts
  • Black Rugby shirt with gold side panels
  • Shin pads
  • Sports trainers (no plimsolls or canvas ‘fashion’ shoes such as ‘Vans’ or ‘Converse’ are allowed)
  • Football boots for hockey/football
  • Yellow or black football/hockey socks (winter)
  • Plain white short sports socks (summer)

Girls – Compulsory

  • White polo style top with black side panels and HEALING SCHOOL logo
  • Black track suit bottoms (thin white strip acceptable)
  • Black plain shorts
  • Black zipped (not hooded) top with HEALING SCHOOL logo and gold lettering
  • Shin pads
  • Sports trainers (no plimsolls or canvas ‘fashion’ shoes such as ‘Vans’ or ‘Converse’ are allowed)
  • Football boots for hockey/football
  • Yellow or black football/hockey socks (winter)
  • Plain white short sports socks (summer)

Appearance and Belongings

School uniform must be worn at all times in school, on school visits and outside activities unless other arrangements are specifically made with staff.

Hair

Natural hair colours only. No patterns, shapes or symbols to be shaved into hair. Long hair should be tied back in any practical situations, such as science or technology rooms. Facial hair should be shaved as and when appropriate. Cultivated beards or moustaches will not be accepted.

Make-up

Discreet make-up only. Nail varnish, false nails and false eyelashes are not allowed. Stud earrings are permitted, but only one in each ear lobe.

Jewellery

You are only permitted to wear one set of stud earrings in the ear lobes, no other jewellery is permitted for students.  The only exception is a wrist watch (no smartwatches).

Property

You must take responsibility for all your personal clothes and belongings; make sure that everything has an identification mark or name label on it. Do not leave valuables in cloakrooms/classrooms. The Academy cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to valuable items brought into the Academy, and no insurance cover is provided. Lost property is retained in student support for one month, after which un-named items will be given to charity.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones or other electrical items must not be seen or heard once the student has crossed the blue line at either of the two gated entrances to The Academy. These items will be confiscated if these arrangements are not followed and parents will be requested to collect them. Students will also be issued an after school detention the following day. If in doubt about any aspect of uniform, appearance, or property, students/parents should contact the school beforehand.