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.

We are confident that the costs of our uniform, through our online provider Brigade, fall well within the national government guidance issued to schools to ensure uniform costs are reasonable. We recognise some families may however require additional support with uniform purchasing and we have a uniform donations bin at the academy that all school community members can use for this reason. Second hand uniform donated to the academy is available for purchase at certain academy events and if you require any items throughout the year please contact us and we will endeavour to support for a small contribution.

Blazer
Required, Brigade branded version only

Grey Leigh Academy Rainham blazer with logo and grey braiding (must be worn at all times).
College colour braiding required for founding cohort only

Shirt
Required

Plain white shirt (long or short sleeved).
Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

College Tie
Required, Brigade branded version only

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

Trousers, Skirt or Shorts
Required

Plain black, tailored, full length trousers (Any belts must be plain black leather with a plain buckle) or black knife pleat skirt (skirt length sits on / below the knee) with black socks or tights.
Girls may wear a skirt, trousers or shorts.
All students may wear shorts (Plain black tailored shorts, that sit on the knee) in modules 1, 5 & 6.

Black School Shoes
Required

Black shoes (no boots or trainers). There should be no coloured laces or stitching.

Belt
Optional

Black belt with a plain silver or gold buckle (no logo).

Branded Jumper
Optional

Black V-neck jumper with Academy logo

Socks or tights
Required

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

Black Backpack
Required, Brigade branded version only

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

Coat
Optional

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

Please refer to our Uniform policy to see what is and isn’t acceptable uniform.

All students must have a Leigh Academy Rainham PE Kit which must be worn for each lesson regardless of illness or injury. This includes:

Compulsory

  • 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.

All PE kit must be named.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Seasonal Changes

All uniform is to be worn at all times, however the academy will communicate with parents/carers in the summer modules should there be any seasonal changes.

OUTERWEAR

  • No coats are allowed to be worn in the school building and no hoods up on the academy site.
  • Hoodies are banned from the site
  • No baseball caps/ hats in the academy building

CLOTHING

  • No sweatshirts or non-school jumpers are to be worn at any time.

MAKE UP

  • No make up of any kind is tolerated in the academy

JEWELLERY

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

HAIRSTYLES

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