At Leigh Stationers’ Academy, we believe in promoting equality and inclusivity. To support this ethos, we have established a single, non-gendered list of uniform items that all pupils can select from. This approach ensures that every student has the freedom to choose from the same set of items.
For Year 7-11 Pupils 2025-26
Blazer
Navy with Leigh Stationers’ Academy crest with college stripe
Shirt
Plain white, button to neck, pointed collar
Tie
Leigh Stationers’ Academy tie with college stripe
Kilt or Trousers
Kilt: Plain dark grey knee-length kilt available from JK Clothing (which reaches the knee when standing), or
Trousers: Plain dark grey
Jumper
Plain grey v-neck jumper (optional)
Shoes
Plain black leather formal shoes (no sandals, boots, trainers, or sling backs)
Socks or Tights
Plain black/dark grey
Belt
Plain black
Additional Guidelines
- Coats/Jackets: Must be a suitable, waterproof outdoor coat. Denim/leather coats, hoodies, and sports jackets are not permitted.
- Jewellery: Students are NOT allowed to wear any form of jewellery. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are unsuitable for the academy. An exception may be made for religious bangles. No earrings of any kind, facial jewellery, or piercings are permitted under any circumstances. This includes sleeper or plastic studs. Students will be asked to remove the above items, and they will be confiscated for parents/carers to collect. The academy is not responsible for the loss of or damage to any jewellery.
- Make-up/Nails: No make-up is permitted. This includes fake eyelashes, fake nails and teeth decorations. Students are not permitted to wear nail varnish of any kind.
- Hair: No extreme hair colours; natural hair colours only.
In the event a student cannot rectify any uniform or standard infringements, they will be placed in our Reflection Room.
Equipment
PE Kit
Every student must have:
- A suitable school bag which can hold an A4 book/folder.
Our ‘Terrific Ten’ helps remind students of the basic equipment required for school. Students require a suitable pencil case which includes:
- 2 black/blue pens
- 1 green pen
- HB pencil(s)
- Highlighter
- Scientific calculator
- Ruler
- Protractor
- Eraser/Rubber
- Sharpener
- Their Chromebook*, including a Chromebook case. *Students must bring their Chromebook fully charged every day.
Every student must have:
- Trainers – non-slip soles
Canvas shoes such as Converse or Vans are not permitted.
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy PE polo shirt (with college colour)
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy PE shorts
- Plain navy (long) sport socks (winter)
- Plain white sport socks (summer)
Optional:
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy training top
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy tracksuit bottoms
If students do not have a suitable PE kit for the lesson, a clean spare kit will be provided for them to wear during the lesson.
Uniform Suppliers
Leigh Stationers’ Academy has two uniform suppliers:
JK Clothing (Online & In-Store)
Brigade Clothing (Online)
14 Wellington Parade
Blackfen Road
DA15 9NB
To comply with the Department for Education’s guidance on the Cost of School Uniforms, published in November 2021, Leigh Stationers’ Academy has significantly reduced the number of branded school items required. The only branded items that parents/carers are required to purchase are:
- Blazer with Leigh Stationers’ Academy crest
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy tie
- Leigh Stationers’ Kilt (available from JK clothing)
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy PE polo shirt (with college colour)
- Leigh Stationers’ Academy PE shorts
All other items, including the shirt, trousers, jumper, shoes, socks, and tights, are non-branded items and can be purchased from a range of high-street stores, including Asda, Next, Marks & Spencer, and School Uniform Direct (online).
Uniform: Years 12-13 (Woolf College)
Dress Code Expectations
These items are NOT permitted within the Academy
Woolf College students are expected to be outstanding ambassadors for both the Sixth Form and the wider academy. The standard of dress is an important reflection of our culture and values. The dress code is professional and smart, and all students are expected to adhere to it consistently.
Required Dress (All Students)
Students are expected to wear:
- A shirt and tie
- A suit or blazer (a blazer must be worn daily as part of the Sixth Form uniform)
- Smart trousers
- Formal shoes (leather or suede in black or brown)
- Blouses or formal shirts
- Dark tights with skirts (weather permitting)
- Skirts must not be more than 10cm above the knee
Outerwear (e.g. coats and scarves) must be removed upon entering classrooms. Lanyards must be worn at all times while on the academy site.
The following items are not allowed and may be replaced with appropriate loan items:
- Crop tops or any clothing that exposes the midriff
- Flip-flops, slides, Ugg-style boots, or any footwear resembling trainers
- Hats or caps (except for religious purposes)
- Mini-skirts (more than 10cm above the knee), skorts, or skirts with slits
- Tops that expose the shoulders, including strapless, see-through, or vest-style tops
- T-shirt dresses, t-shirts, or polo shirts
- Denim, leather, or leather-look clothing
- Hoodies or oversized jumpers/clothing
- Outerwear resembling hoodies or athleisure wear
- Clothing with large logos, slogans, or visible sports branding
Students who do not meet dress code expectations will be asked to change and may be issued with a suitable loan item. Persistent breaches of the dress code will be addressed in accordance with the academy’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.