Uniform

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Gogna Schoolwear & SportsUniforms Plus 

Extract of our School Uniform Policy

To read our School Uniform Policy in full, please see our policies page.

All our students must be safe and have high standards of uniform at all times. For these reasons, the following items (although not an exhaustive list) are not permitted and should not be worn or brought to the academy. Staff reserve the right to confiscate such items which parents/carers can collect at the end of the academy day.

- Pupils are expected to wear academy uniform and are encouraged to take pride in their appearance.

- Training shoes may not be worn except during PE lessons.

- It is expected that practical shoes be worn to the academy (avoid buying from sports shops).

- When taking part in PE no items of jewellery may be worn. The wearing of jewellery is discouraged for reasons of safety and security.

- Only wear a single stud in each ear and no other jewellery. No finger rings, bangles, bracelet, nose, tongue or other piercings are permitted in the academy.

- Students are prohibited from wearing false eyelashes, false nails or nail varnish.

- Hair colour and style must be appropriate for school. No brightly coloured hair / braids, extensions, beads or accessories. No haircuts with patterns is permitted.

- Eyebrows should not have any artificial lines, gaps, slits or notches shaved or cut into them.

- No caps/hats/do-rags/balaclavas. Hats and hoods are NOT allowed to be worn indoors.

- Chewing gum / energy drinks, or drinks in cans or glass bottles are banned.

- Tattoos are not permitted.

- Students arriving to the academy in non-uniform clothing may expect to be sent home to change.

- Pupils are expected to have a school bag to carry all equipment.

- Equipment is an important part of the school day and students are required to bring a pencil case with at least a black pen, pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator.

- No small pouches / messenger satchels are permitted.

- Students are not allowed to wear jeans, denim jackets, “hoodies” or sports/leather jackets. Such items will be confiscated.

- All items of clothing should be clearly and indelibly marked with the pupil’s name

Confiscated Items

Items taken from students during the school day are usually returned at the end of the day (apart from electronic devices that disrupt the learning environment). However, where a student repeatedly flouts the rules, parents/carers may be requested to come into the academy to collect the item.

Blazers

Should be worn at all times, unless a pupil has been given permission to remove them by a member of staff. 

Mobile phones and electronic devices

In strict compliance with statutory guidance ‘Mobile Phones in Schools’ (DfE June 2026), Hamstead Hall Academy operates as a phone-free environment by default at all times. This rule supports a calm, safe and focused learning environment by removing any distraction and disruption. The use of mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones and other personal electronic devices is strictly prohibited anywhere on the school site during the school day. To provide absolute clarity, a yellow line is marked on the ground at the main school gates and denotes the boundary of the school site. Devices must be switched off and out of sight before crossing this line when entering school and may only be used once students have crossed the line when leaving at the end of the day. Any device seen, heard or used on site will be confiscated and may only be collected by a parent/carer or other responsible adult at the end of the next school day. This is designed to be an effective deterrent and parents/carers are expected to support the consistent application of this policy. Students who repeatedly breach this expectation may be placed on a surrender agreement, requiring them to hand their device into the secure locker system at Reception at the start of each day and collect it at the end of the school day for a specified period.

Where to purchase uniform 

- Gogna School and Sports and Uniform Plus.

The Academy understands that items with distinctive characteristics (such as branded items that must have a school logo or a unique fabric/colour/design) must be purchased from specific retailers (such as Blazers, ties and PE kit etc.). Other uniform items such as skirts, trousers, shirts, blouses etc. can be bought from any other supplier.  

Sixth Form Uniform 

The Hamstead Hall Academy dress code is in place for Sixth Form students to foster a sense of community and identity. The formal dress code requirements ensure students have professional attire, preparing students for future workplace and to instil a sense of pride of being a part of Hamstead Hall Academy.

The dress code allows some capacity for expression and individuality and for students to take some ownership regarding their own professional representation. It is imperative that all students reflect Hamstead Hall values in ethos in both their behaviour and appearance. This is imperative as Sixth Form students act as role models for our KS3 and KS4 students.

Students not adhering to the dress code nor wearing a lanyard will be given a warning and then an appropriate sanction issued if it is not rectified. Continued failure to comply with the dress code will be treated as defiance and the behaviour policy will be followed. The Sixth Form team makes the final decision on what is suitable dress code.

 Sixth Form Dress Code

• Trouser suit, skirt suit or dress suit
• Skirt not too short or long (close to knee and not below ankle length)
• Collared shirt or appropriate blouse
• Tie to be worn with shirts
• Smart shoes (Black trainers will not be allowed)
• Shoes must be low heeled (closed toe)
• Single block coloured jumper or cardigan may be worn under formal jacket, jumpers must be round or V-neck
• Outdoor wear is not to be worn when inside the buildings (coats, hats, gloves)
• Sixth Form lanyards must be worn at all times

Sixth Form Prohibited Dress Code Items

• Denim items/Ripped jeans
• Sportswear, including jogging bottoms, tracksuits, sweatshirts or hoodies
• Polo neck jumpers
• Zipped sweatshirts
• Baggy or exceptionally long jumpers
• Trainers, canvas shoes, plimsolls or boots
• Leg warmers
• No large logos on any items of uniform
• Cropped tops/low cut tops
• Baseball caps
• Beanie Hats (May be worn outside school buildings)
• Bandanas / Balaclavas

Expectations for our school community 

Pupils

Pupils are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times (other than specified non-school uniform days) while:

• - On the school premises
• - Travelling to and from school
• - At out-of-school events or on trips that are organised by the school, or where they are representing the school (if required)

Parents and carers

Parents and carers are expected to make sure their child has the correct uniform and PE kit, and that every item is: 

• - Clean
• - Clearly labelled with the child’s name
• - In good condition

We expect that our parents / carers will:

• - Ensure that their child/children adhere to the academy uniform policy
• - Ensure that they come to the academy in uniform everyday unless there are special circumstances
• - Ensure that they have all equipment for the day
• - Support the academy in sanctioning students as per the policy

Parents are also expected to contact Miss Stevenson (Assistant Headteacher) if they want to request an amendment to the uniform policy in relation to:

• - Their child’s protected characteristics
• - The cost of the uniform

Parents are expected to lodge any complaints or objections relating to the school uniform in a timely and reasonable manner. Disputes about the cost of the school uniform will be: 

• - Resolved locally
• - Dealt with in accordance with our school’s complaints policy

The school will work closely with parents to arrive at a mutually acceptable outcome.