Uniform
Armthorpe Academy students have a proud tradition of smart and attractive appearance.
By accepting a place here, it means parents agree to the uniform being worn in accordance with the uniform list. It is our school policy that all students wear the school uniform when attending school, representing the school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. Uniform is compulsory and a condition of accepting a place at Armthorpe Academy.
Please arrive at school every day looking smart in the correct uniform.
The Armthorpe Academy uniform is:
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COMPULSORY Black blazer |
Blazers must be worn when travelling to and from school and at all times throughout the school day. Students can remove their blazer once in the classroom. Sleeves must be worn at full length. Sleeves should not be pushed back or folded. Blazers must not be replaced with an alternative jacket, hoody or tracksuit top. Outdoor garments should be worn over the blazer to school and removed before entering the school building. |
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COMPULSORY Formal Plain White Collared School Shirt (tucked in) |
Collared shirts need to have sufficient length to enable them to be easily tucked into the students’ trousers or skirt. Long or short sleeve shirts are allowed. Students must ensure that the top collar button is fastened at all times. Students are not to wear coloured vests beneath shirts. No fashion shirts/blouses are allowed. |
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COMPULSORY School Tie |
All year group students wear an Armthorpe school tie, it may be clip on or a usual formal tie |
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COMPULSORY 100% Plain Black Polishable Shoes |
All shoes must be flat, 100% plain black formal polishable shoes with closed toe and not backless. Trainers or trainer style shoes will not be accepted as a substitute formal school shoes. |
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COMPULSORY Formal Black Trousers OR Black pleated Formal Skirt |
Approved black school trousers must be smart fitting. Jeans or jean style trousers are not allowed. Chinos and leggings are not acceptable. Skirts must be 100% black and sit just above the knee. Elasticated tube skirts are not allowed |
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OPTIONAL Black jumper or tank top |
A black jumper or tank top is an optional item. Students can choose whether to wear the jumper or tank top under their blazer. The wearing of the jumper or tank top does not replace the wearing of the blazer. |
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Socks, Tights & Belts |
All skirts must be worn with tights. No patterned tights. Plain, thick black tights (40 denier or above) only. No knee-length socks or socks with bows or other decorations are allowed. Socks worn with trousers must be plain black. Belts must not be used as a fashion statement; they must be plain and black. |
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Hairstyles |
Hairstyles are expected to be conservative in their style and if coloured, it must be a natural shade. No extreme two tone or outlandish colours. |
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Make-Up |
Make up should be natural/neutral. Coloured nail varnish and/or false nails are not allowed. False eyelashes are not natural and therefore not permitted in school. |
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Jewellery |
The only items of jewellery permitted is a wrist watch. Earrings are not allowed. Facial piercings are not allowed. Tongue piercings are not allowed. |
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Hats/ Caps, Scarves & Gloves |
Baseball caps, other hats, scarves and gloves are not permitted to be worn inside the building; however, we do accept that students may want to travel to and from school wearing these items. Religious adjustments will be made. |
Guidance
- Students need comfortable, hard-wearing clothes for school.
- Training shoes and tracksuit or hooded tops are NOT acceptable for normal school wear.
- Hairstyles of an extreme nature are NOT permitted.
- Varnished/gel/acrylic/false nails are NOT permitted
- All items of clothing should be clearly marked with the student's name.
- The only jewellery to be worn in school is a watch and stud earrings. (clear plastic retainers can be worn to keep piercings open, these must not be decorative nor can they have plastic balls on the ends)
- Mobile phones and personal music players are NOT allowed to be used on the Academy premises.
PE Kit
Armthorpe Academy is passionate about physical activity and healthy lifestyles. We want every student to enjoy their PE lessons and reap the rewards of regular exercise, teamwork and challenge, therefore, we would to extend our support to families who may be struggling to purchase PE kits.
If you would like further information on how you can support with this, please email the main reception:
arm-enquiries@consilium-at.com
Here is a list of the PE kit for all students at Armthorpe Academy:
- Armthorpe navy PE T-shirt
- Plain navy Shorts
- Plain black/navy leggings
- Optional Armthorpe PE midlayer
Second Hand Uniform
Second hand uniform can be sourced via contacting the school. This also applies to PE kit