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UNIFORM

The uniform is part of our school ethos. In coming to Wigston Academy, parents, carers and students agree to support our uniform expectations. In line with our code of conduct, it is expected that students will dress smartly and take pride in their appearance and we would ask you to support the school in ensuring that your child is correctly dressed in uniform. There may be special fund-raising non-uniform days, but these will be made clear in advance. Students on day trips and visits will be expected to wear uniform unless they are told otherwise. Our uniform is practical, looks smart and is designed with health and safety in mind. Students have been consulted on uniform expectations.

Blazer

Black traditional blazer with school badge. A school badge can be bought separately from school reception to sew or stick onto a standard black blazer. Blazers should be worn by all students unless a student in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 has P.E. on that day when they can come in P.E uniform.  Year 11 students are expected to be in uniform all of the time and change for P.E.

Trousers

Trousers are to be tailored plain black and of a traditional style and made of standard school trouser fabric.  The following are not allowed: jeans, cords, track suits bottoms or chinos, denim trousers, trousers with rivets, trousers with low waist, trousers which are tight on the legs, leggings, skinny fit trousers, trousers that are not full length, trousers that follow a trend including; cords, culottes, ski pants, trousers with large buckles, frills or fashion accessories.

Skirts

Skirts should be plain black knee length or just above, of a traditional style and made of standard school skirt fabric. The following are not allowed: lycra skirts, netted skirts, denim skirts, tight skirts, skirts with patterns, skirts with rivets or frills or skirts which follow a current trend.  Tights worn with a skirt need to be black opaque.  Students can wear plain black, white or grey ankle length socks.

Shirt/Blouses

Plain white shirt with collar with no logos, frills or decoration.  Polo shirts are not allowed.  Shirts need to be fully tucked in at all times with no visible T-shirts underneath and sleeves rolled down. 

Shorts

Students can wear black traditional knee length dress shorts, but no higher than the knee.  If shorts are worn these need to be worn with black, grey or white ankle socks.  Material and design must be dress shorts, not tight fitting and cannot be lycra, denim, cord, chino nor linen. 

Jumpers (Optional)

These should be v neck and made of wool, cotton or blend. The following are not allowed: sweatshirts or items made from sweatshirt material, cardigans, items with zips or logos and vest tops.

Tie

Wigston Academy tie. There are two. One for Years 7 and 8, and a different one for years 9, 10 and 11.

Footwear (no boots)

Students are expected to wear PLAIN BLACK FOOTWEAR. Footwear that has different coloured logos, writing on or any colour is not acceptable. Plain black, low healed footwear which covers the foot and are suitable for school.  Trainers are accepted, but must be plain black with no logos. Canvas shoes such as Converse can be worn but not for PE.  Boots are not acceptable.

Coats

An additional coat will be needed according to the weather.  Coats must not be worn in school during lessons or change overs.  Hooded tops may be worn as a coat over the top of blazers but not underneath.  Coats need to be carried in the building.

Jewellery

Jewellery should be discreet and adhere to health and safety rules such as no hoop earrings.  Wrist watches are allowed and are the responsibility of students, smart watches are not allowed due to exam regulations. 

Hair colour and styles

Hairstyles should be reasonable and appropriate to being in a learning environment at school.  Colouring is only allowed if it is of a single natural hair colour, although natural colour highlights are acceptable.  No bright colours.  Patterns, Mohicans, logos, coloured braiding, shaved patterns and tramlines are not permitted.

Facial Piercings

One pair of small stud earrings (or just one) is allowed. One stud in the nose is allowed. Any other piercings including tongue piercings are not acceptable. Piercings must be removed for P.E. or other activities as directed.

Makeup

Makeup should be natural and discreet.

False Eyelashes

No false eyelashes

False Nails

No false nails, or acrylic or gel nails (nails should be of a ‘safe’ and appropriate length) as these can stop students writing and using equipment.

Trends or extremes of fashions

If students, parents or carers are unsure about what to wear or before having something done in relation to hair etc please check with staff.

If students, parents or carers are unsure about what to wear, length or style or before having something done in relation to hair etc they must contact the Academy for advice in order to check with staff.

Wigston Academy P.E. Uniform 

Students are required to wear the school-branded P.E. top and plain black bottoms. If they prefer not to wear the school-branded bottoms, students may opt for plain black tracksuit bottoms (with a very small logo), sports leggings, or shorts.

Students in Years 7-10 must wear the full Wigston Academy P.E. uniform on the days they have P.E. lessons, while Year 11 students should change into their P.E. kit on their P.E. days.

 A small logo is allowed on P.E. kit (leggings, tracksuit bottoms, or shorts), but no stripes or large branded names are permitted down the legs. Black shorts must be loose-fitting and knee-length or just above the knee. Tight-fitting black shorts, such as cycling shorts, are not allowed. However, black cycling shorts may be worn underneath loose-fitting sports shorts as long as they are not visible.

For safety reasons, students must wear appropriate trainers, not canvas shoes like Converse, which do not provide sufficient support for P.E. practical lessons.

 Students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students MUST wear Wigston Academy P.E. uniform on the days they have P.E. lessons. Year 11 students change into their P.E. kit on the day they have P.E.