Future Schools Trust
School Uniform
CORNWALLIS ACADEMY – UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE POLICY 2023-2024
Students are expected to wear full, correct school uniform for reasons of health and safety, supporting positive behaviour and promoting a strong school identity. Along with the uniform described below all students are required to wear a year group tie as below:
- Year 7 – Black
- Year 8 – Green
- Year 9 – Yellow
- Year 10 – Red
- Year 11 – Blue
Visual uniform guidelines for Cornwallis Academy
| Boys Uniform | Where to purchase |
|---|---|
| Cornwallis Blazer | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis Jumper with Purple Trim (optional if wearing blazer) | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis Tie | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Formal button to neck white shirt – can be long or short sleeved | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Classic black school trousers; jean style or tightly fitting trousers are not permitted – Belts are optional however should be formal in style and not have large logo or symbol buckles | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Dark socks | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Girls Uniform | Where to purchase |
|---|---|
| Cornwallis Blazer | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis jumper with purple trim or Cornwallis cardigan with purple trim (optional if wearing blazer) | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis tie | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Formal button to neck white shirt – can be long or short sleeved | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Black pleated skirt with elasticated waist | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com or a shop of your choice |
| or classic styled school trousers; leggings, jean style or tightly fitting trousers are not permitted | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Black ankle socks or opaque black or natural tights | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Footwear | Where to purchase |
|---|---|
| Black closed toe formal shoes (or formal waterproof boots in the winter) for use throughout the school. Trainers or sports/leisure footwear of any colour are not acceptable. Socks should be dark and worn underneath trouser legs. Trousers must be worn over the top of shoes and not tucked into socks or boots. Boots must be worn under trouser legs |
Available from a shop of your choice |
| Unisex PE Kit | Where to purchase |
|---|---|
| Cornwallis black PE polo shirt with school logo | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis black and white reversible long sleeved sports top or Black/purple hooded school sweatshirt (please note the hooded sweatshirt is NOT suitable for Rugby) | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Cornwallis Unisex PE shorts | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Long black sports socks / short white socks | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Plain black tracksuit bottoms – no stripes or large logos | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Shin pads, gum shield | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Footwear – Trainers must be of neutral colors | Available from a shop of your choice |
| Girls – Black Skort with Purple and white strip on side or black leggings | Supplied by www.simmonds-ltd.com |
| Jewellery – None to be worn during sport |
| Outdoor clothing | |
|---|---|
| A plain dark coat/anorak/jacket suitable for wet weather – denim/leather/hoodies/clothing with large logos or writing should not be worn | Available from Simmonds or a shop of your choice |
| Jewellery |
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One small pair of sleeper studs (gold/silver/clear/diamante), in each ear is permissible. This must be a maximum of 5mm. Bars or hoops are NOT permitted.
Jewellery worn in any other piercing (e.g. eye-brow, nose, lip, tongue etc) is NOT permitted.
Additional items of jewellery, with the exception of a watch should not be worn. E.g. necklaces/chains, bracelets, rings etc.
Students will be asked to remove any items being worn that do not meet our uniform expectations.
Repeat incidents may result in the items being confiscated. |
| Make-up |
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| Make up should not be excessive and be natural in appearance. False eyelashes must not be worn. Nail varnish – or acrylic nails must not be worn Hair styles-one natural colour only. No extreme hairstyles and a minimum of grade 2 cut for all students. |
