Uniform

A smart appearance is an increasingly important aspect of modern life as it does help a person to display an air of self-confidence and a sense of respect. The academy aims to prepare students for a successful life and so an emphasis on taking pride in one’s own appearance is an essential part of the educational process. The academy has a strict uniform policy which helps to enhance the purposeful and successful climate of the academy. Our uniform policy demands professionalism and ensures safety which also ensures that students are fully focused on learning as opposed to other distractions.

The academy Uniform and Equipment Policy also creates a unity of spirit where there is no distinction between students in terms of wealth or background and supports  our belief that personal  appearance does affect standards of behaviour and therefore academic performance.

Some second hand uniforms items may be available for sale. For further information, please contact the academy directly.

A group of students in LAR uniform, walking towards the camera, with the school building behind them
  • Grey academy blazer (style dependent on year group).
  • College academy tie.
  • White shirt.
  • Black v-neck jumper (optional).
  • Black tailored trousers with black socks or black knife pleat skirt with black socks or tights.
    Girls may wear a skirt or trousers. All students may wear shorts in modules 1, 5 & 6.
  • Black leather shoes.
  • Black academy bag (3 options).

See each item below for further information on what is and isn’t acceptable.

Must be purchased from Brigade

Acceptable:

  • Grey Leigh Academy Rainham blazer with logo and grey braiding
  • College colour braiding required for founding cohort

Not Acceptable:

  • No blazer
  • Non-regulation blazer
  • Rolled up sleeves

Must be purchased from Brigade

Acceptable:

  • Leigh Academy Rainham clip-on tie with logo
  • College colour required

Not Acceptable:

  • No tie
  • Non-regulation tie
  • Tie tucked in to shirt

Acceptable:

  • Black V-neck jumper

Not Acceptable:

  • Fleece / hooded top
  • Round necked jumpers
  • Cardigans

Acceptable:

  • Plain black
  • Tailored
  • Full length
  • Any belts must be plain black leather with a plain buckle

Not Acceptable:

  • Fashion trousers (e.g. denim, corduroy, hipsters, flares, wide bottoms, bootlegs, skinny trousers, lycra, leggings)
  • Embellishments e.g gold zips / studs / trimmings
  • Belts of fabrics other than leather effect
  • Embellished belt e.g logos or designer buckles
  • Shorts

Acceptable:

  • Plain black knife pleated skirt
  • Skirt length sits on / below the knee

Not Acceptable:

  • Non-pleated / pencil skirts
  • Alternative pleats e.g. box / accordion pleat
  • Skirt with split
  • Non-black skirts
  • Skirts shorter than knee length
  • Rolled up skirts
  • Skirt pulled up higher than waist
  • Skirt tied up with bands

Acceptable:

  • Plain black tailored shorts
  • Short length sits on the knee

Not Acceptable:

  • Untailored / sports wear shorts
  • Cargo shorts with large side pockets
  • Shorts with stripes / logos
  • Non-knee length

Acceptable:

  • Plain white collared shirt
  • Short or long sleeved
  • Tucked in with the top button fastened

Not Acceptable:

  • Casual / fashion shirt / polo shirt
  • Shirt worn without a tie or with tie tucked in
  • Tshirts under shirts
  • Shirts worn outside trousers

Acceptable:

  • Plain black ankle socks with skirt (summer only)
  • Plain black tights with skirt (all year)
  • Plain black socks with trousers

Not Acceptable:

  • Socks / tights of any other colour
  • Sports / trainer socks
  • Patterned socks or tights
  • Mid Calf / Knee high / Over knee socks
  • Stockings
  • Ankle socks pulled up
  • No socks / tights

Acceptable:

  • Plain black leather, business-like shoes (any laces must be black)

Not Acceptable:

  • Shoes with large decorative embellishments e.g. big gold decorative buckles or large decorative bows
  • Boots / Shoes with reinforced toecaps
  • Open toes shoes / sandals / flip flops
  • Boots above the ankle
  • Brightly coloured laces
  • Canvas / fabric / suede shoes
  • High heels
  • No trainers / converse or trainer style shoe of any kind
    The academy will reserve the right to decide what represents a trainer, even when the retailer has marketed the shoe as suitable for school

Acceptable:

  • Dark coloured, waterproof coat (e.g. black, grey, brown, navy blue)

Not Acceptable:

  • Sports jackets including those with stripes / logos
  • Hooded top
  • Bodywarmers / sleeveless coats
  • No bright colours or patterns like red, pink, white, camouflage

Must be purchased from Brigade

Acceptable:

  •  Black Leigh Academy Rainham Portfolio Bag or Black Leigh Academy Rainham Rucksack (2 options available)
  • Name marked inside
  • Chromebook case

Not Acceptable:

  • Non-regulation bag
  • Embellishments e.g. pom poms, brightly coloured tags, badges, keyrings
  • Graffiti on bags

Acceptable:

  • No makeup of any kind is tolerated in the academy

Not Acceptable:

  • Tinted Moisturiser
  • Lip glosses
  • Make up
  • Tinted / Pencilled eyebrows
  • Nail varnish
  • Nail extensions
  • False eyelashes / extensions
  • Fake Tan
  • Henna tattoos

Acceptable:

  • No jewellery is tolerated in the academy unless pre-approved on religious grounds
  • Wristwatch (not a smart watch)

Not Acceptable:

  • Piercings of any kind are not permitted, including, facial, ear, nose, mouth and dermal piercings.
  • No clear / retainer piercings
  • Smart watches of any kind
  • No accessories are to be worn around the neck or attached to clothing

Acceptable:

  •  Conventional style
  • Natural hair colours only
  • Hair must be tied up on request for all practical lessons

Not Acceptable:

  • Tram-lines or patterns or excessive parts of the head shaved
  • Plain hairbands only e.g. no bows, bright colours, decorative embellishments like pearls
  • Unnatural colours / ombre style
  • Hair extensions
  • ‘Barcodes’ in eyebrows
  • Extremes of style
    The Academy reserves the right to decide what is an extreme hairstyle but invites students and parents to ask in advance if they need guidance

Not Acceptable:

  • Sunglasses
  • Baseball Caps (only winter hats)
  • Black academy polo shirt.
  • Black academy sweatshirt or rugby shirt.
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms / training leggings / trackpants or plain black shorts / skort.
    Girls are not required to wear a skort.
  • Black sports / football socks.
  • Trainers with white soles.
  • Black PE bag.

See each item below for further information on what is and isn’t acceptable.

Must be purchased from Brigade

Acceptable:

  • Black Leigh Academy Rainham Falcon Sports Polo Shirt with logo

Not Acceptable:

  • Any other t-shirt

Must be purchased from Brigade

Acceptable:

  • Black and white reversible Leigh Academy Rainham Sports Top (rugby style top) with logo or Black Leigh Academy Rainham Sweatshirt with logo

Not Acceptable:

  • Non-regulation jumper / rugby shirt
  • Any hooded jumper
  • Any alternative outer layers including coats

Acceptable:

  • Plain black shorts or plain black skort (white stripe down the side of either is acceptable)
    Both must pass the midpoint of the thigh

Not Acceptable:

  • Any colour other than black
  • Shorter than mid-thigh
  • Fitted / skin tight / lycra material
  • Other sports ‘skirts’ e.g. netball skirt

Acceptable:

  • Black football / sports socks

Not Acceptable:

  • Any other colour sport sock
  • No socks

Acceptable:

  • Running trainers or Astroturf shoes with white soles (non-marking soles)
  • Football boots when requested

Not Acceptable:

  • Black soled trainers (they leave permanent marks on sports flooring)
  • Impractical ‘fashion’ sport footwear (e.g Converse)
  • Skate shoes
  • Plimsolls
  • Fluorescent / brightly coloured laces

Acceptable:

  • Plain black PE bag (e.g. swim or drawstring bag)

Not Acceptable:

  • Any large sports bag/holdall
  • Bags with bright colours or logos

Optional unless specified by PE staff for games

Acceptable:

  • A plain black base layer to be worn under the black polo shirt
  • Hairband – all long hair must be tied up during all PE lessons
  • Water bottle – highly recommended
  • Shin pads
  • Gum shield

Compulsory:

  • Chromebook carry case
  • Pencil case
  • 30cm ruler
  • Compass
  • Protractor
  • Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio FX 85GTX)
  • 3x black or blue writing pens
  • 3x HB pencils
  • 1x red pen
  • Rubber
  • Highlighters
  • Reading book (may be borrowed from the library)
  • Water bottle (labelled)
  • Charged Chromebook
  • All exercise books / folders / textbooks for the day
  • PE kit if required

Recommended:

  • Coloured pencils
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Whiteboard pen
  • Pencil sharpener