Uniform

As part of the Outwood Family, the uniform at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth consists of the below, and must not be altered in a way that changes the style of the item.

Required Academy Uniform

  • Academy or plain white long or short sleeved shirt with a stiff collar.
  • Academy trousers or skirt - black.
  • Academy clip-on tie.
  • Academy Jacket - black.
  • Plain black socks (with trousers only) or 40 denier plain black tights (with skirts).
  • Plain black shoes - no trainers, boots, pumps or canvas shoes will be allowed.

Optional Academy Uniform

  • Academy V neck jumper - sleeves need to be at full length.
  • Academy V neck slip (tank top).

Shirts, Jumpers and Jackets

  • Jackets must be worn with the sleeves down.
  • Sleeves on shirts, jumpers or jackets must not be rolled up at any time.
  • Shirts must be tucked in.
  • Only badges issued by the academy may be worn on jackets. Other badges, e.g. charity badges, must only be on outdoor coats or bags.
  • Consequences can/will be issued for any uniform misdemeanor.

Shoes

Only plain black shoes are allowed to be worn with the uniform. The shoes should be free from embellishments and decorations. No trainer like shoes, boots, pumps or canvas shoes (including 'Vans') will be allowed. Heels should be no higher than 2.5cm/1 inch.

If students are not wearing the correct footwear they will be expected to borrow a pair of shoes from SID/Student Reception/Learning Manager - the shoes will be treated with a hygienic spray after each use. Failure to wear the shoes provided will result in an exclusion (refusing a reasonable request).

Outdoor coats should be fit for purpose and have no large logos. Please note that hoodies, fur, denim and studded leather jackets are not allowed.

Outdoor coats should be removed at the entrance to the Academy buildings as outdoor wear is not permitted indoors.

Students require a school bag which can fit in an Academy planner and A4 workbooks.

  • Purple Academy polo top.
  • Purple/black Academy reversible games top.
  • Black Academy shorts.
  • Plain black knee length games socks.
  • Indoor trainers - Non-marking sole with laces, providing support to ankle & foot.
  • Outdoor trainers - Good grip with laces providing support to the ankle & foot.

Please note that pumps do not provide adequate support for the foot or ankle.

We strongly recommend:

  • Gum shield - for rugby/hockey.
  • Shin pads - for football/hockey.

  • Football boots.
  • Academy tracksuit top.
  • Academy tracksuit bottoms or plain black tracksuit bottoms.
  • 3/4 zip fleece.

If you have an Academy tracksuit top you do not have to buy the reversible games top.

Where students change for Drama:

  • Academy tracksuit bottoms or plain black tracksuit bottoms.
  • Purple Academy polo top.

Where students change for Dance:

  • Plain black cotton leggings.
  • Academy tracksuit bottoms or plain black tracksuit bottoms.
  • Purple Academy polo top.

We strongly advise that students use a hard case to transport their instrument to and from the academy to offer the best possible protection for the instrument. The case must be clearly labelled with the student's name it is the student who is responsible for ensuring their instrument is stored safely. The Academy will not be responsible for damage caused due to improper storage or unsuitable protection.

Tights must be plain black, opaque (not patterned) and a minimum of 40 denier. Nothing else should be worn on top or under the tights such as additional socks.

Nail polish and any type of false nails (including clear gels, acrylics, extensions, Shellac etc) are not allowed.

No jewellery is allowed except a wrist watch and a Medic Alert necklace or bracelet. Smart watches are not allowed in the Academy. If any student is thinking about having their ears pierced, or any other piercing, this should be done at the start of the summer holiday, as no student will be allowed to wear earrings or any other jewellery at any time.

Noticeable make-up is not allowed. Any make-up must be discreet. The decision as to what qualifies as discreet rests with the Principal and Executive Principal of the individual Academy. False eyelashes are not to be worn and henna is not allowed.

Hairstyles and colour should be sensible.

Please check with your child's Learning Manager before considering any dramatic changes to style or colour. No offensive patterns should be shaved into hairstyles. No scarves or bandanas are allowed (unless for religious reasons). Hair accessories can only be worn in the hair and must be black or Academy purple; hair bobbles cannot be worn on the wrist.

Key Stage 4 students studying Food Technology will require a cotton apron. The apron should be non-plastic and non-offensive, and can be purchased from high street stores.

All students will need a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. A scientific calculator; we recommend Casio FX-85, a pair of compasses, a protractor and a dictionary would also be useful.

Ordering Uniform

The items of the uniform which have the Outwood logo on must be ordered from Trutex. You can visit their website here. Simply click on the 'register' button and enter our unique code - LEA00911CH.