Uniform Shop
Uniform Policy
All students are expected to wear academy uniform in Years 7 to 11, which gives them a recognisable identity as students of Ashcroft Technology Academy and masks any inequality in the home circumstances. Uniform, which should be kept clean and smart, adds to students’ self-respect and self-esteem as members of a community in which they take pride. Students should travel to and from academy in uniform. Blazers must be worn between lessons but can be removed in the classroom. A detailed list of uniform and rules regarding dress and appearance can be found below with examples of preferable uniform accessories.
Blazers, ties and sports kit are available from the academy uniform shop. All other items may be purchased from any clothing supplier.
School uniform should be worn correctly on the way to and from school. Students who wear incorrect uniform will be subject to our discipline policy.
Uniform Policy
All students are expected to wear academy uniform in Years 7 to 11, which gives them a recognisable identity as students of Ashcroft Technology Academy and masks any inequality in the home circumstances. Uniform, which should be kept clean and smart, adds to students’ self-respect and self-esteem as members of a community in which they take pride. Students should travel to and from academy in uniform. Blazers must be worn between lessons but can be removed in the classroom . A detailed list of uniform and rules regarding dress and appearance can be found below with examples of preferable uniform accessories.
Blazers, ties and sports kit are available from the academy uniform shop. All other items may be purchased from any clothing supplier.
School uniform should be worn correctly on the way to and from school. Students who wear incorrect uniform will be subject to our discipline policy.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF KIT AND UNIFORM ARE CLEARLY NAMED.
Day to Day Uniform
Blazer: |
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Ashcroft blue with school embroidered badge on the pocket. Reward badges are allowed to be pinned to the lapel. |
Compulsory - is to be worn at all times unless given permission by teacher. Only Available From The School Uniform Shop |
Jumper: |
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Must be mid-grey and v-neck |
This is optional. Sweatshirts and cardigans are not permitted. |
Shirt: |
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Must be white and the collar must be designed to accommodate a tie and must have a top button which fastens. Shirts must be sufficiently generous to tuck into trousers/skirts fully. |
Shirts with missing top buttons are not permitted. Brightly coloured t-shirts must not be worn under the shirt. |
Tie: |
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Should cover the fastened top button on shirts and the tip must reach the top of the trousers or skirt waistband. |
Only Available From The School Uniform Shop |
Trousers and skirts: |
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Must be mid-grey in colour and must fit the natural waist and of a school wear material – not Lycra. A plain black belt may be worn. |
All other colours will not be permitted. Branded belts will not be permitted, nor will any colour other than black. |
Socks / Tights: |
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Socks must be grey. Tights (conventional) must be grey or black. |
White socks, patterned socks and patterned tights are not permitted nor are footless tights or leggings. Girls must wear either socks or tights (ie not worn together). |
Shoes: |
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Must be black, slip on or lace up or buckled which are formal and polishable with shoe polish. Shoes must be worn to and from school and should not cover the ankle. |
Suede shoes, trainer ‘style’ shoes and patent shoes are not permitted or Velcro fastened shoes. Kicker shoes are allowed with normal black laces and black stitching. |
Bags: |
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| Bags must be a suitable size to carry all of the equipment and books a student requires for a day at the Academy. Bag should be at least A4 sized with one over strap or two shoulder straps and waterproof. See examples | Pouches, small sport bags and handbags will not be permitted. |
Coats: |
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| Any sensible dark plain colour with no significant logos suitable for appropriate weather conditions. | Hooded tops or jumpers and sweatshirts are not permitted |
Scarves: |
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| Can be worn to and from school with a coat but are not to be worn separately. |
Jeans and denims are not permitted at the Academy or whilst travelling to and from academy. Caps are not permitted (even as part of mufti), although hats, which cover the ears, are permitted in cold weather and sun hats are permitted to provide protection for students from the sun.
Where students wear items that are not permitted, they will be confiscated and a parent will have to collect them. Students not entirely conforming to our uniform standard will, in the first instance, serve detentions until they amend their style.
Sports Kits
Track Top/Bottoms: |
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Dark navy track top with embroidered school badge. Dark navy Track bottoms. |
Track tops are only available from the school uniform shop. Track bottoms may be purchased from any clothing supplier provided they are a dark navy colour. |
Polo Shirt: |
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White polo shirt with embroidered school badge. |
Only available from the school uniform shop. |
Football Shorts: |
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Royal Blue self-striped continental football shorts |
Are available from the school uniform shop or can be purchased from any clothing supplier provided they conform to the same colour and style as stated. |
Football Socks: |
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| Royal Blue games socks | Are available from the school uniform shop or can be purchased from any clothing supplier provided they conform to the same colour and style as stated. |
Other items needed for sports lessons that are not available from the school uniform shop:
- Short white sports socks (to be worn with track bottoms)
- Football/hockey boots (required only if selected for Academy sports teams)
- Trainers (preferably white) Towel for all lessons
A list of what kit should be used for what activities is listed below.
We suggest the Sports Kit can be worn in the following activities:
KS3 (Year 7, 8 and 9)
Rugby/Hockey/Football:Shorts, royal socks, boots (trainers should be brought as well). |
Netball:Trainers, Academy polo shirt, shorts, ankle socks. |
Health Related Fitness/ Basketball/Tennis/Athletics/Rounders/Badminton/Racket skills:Academy polo shirt, shorts, ankle socks, trainers. |
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities:Academy track top and navy track bottoms and trainers. |
Gymnastics & Movement (Dance):Academy polo shirt, navy track bottoms. |
Cricket:Academy polo shirt, navy track bottoms or shorts, ankle socks, trainers. |
KS4 (Years 10 and 11)/KS5 (Post 16)
All activities : Academy top (either track top or polo shirt or) and navy track bottoms (royal shorts may be worn if desired).
Appearance
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| Must be tidy. Spiky styles may only be worn if hair is short (under 2cms). Fringes should not cover eyes. Dyed hair should be a natural colour. | Long hair must be combed downwards and very long hair must be tied back. Mohican hairstyles must not be worn. No design should be shaven into hair style or eyebrows. If a student’s hair style is not appropriate, he or she will be given a fixed period of time to change it. During this period they will be removed from lessons. Hairbands must be in Academy colours (navy blue, black, grey or white) if worn. |
| Students wearing headscarves for religious reasons must ensure they are plain black, white, royal or navy blue with no embellishments. They must allow for the tie to be visible. | |
Jewellery/Make-up: |
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| No jewellery is permitted – this includes jewellery of a religious nature. | Earrings, including clear plastic earrings or nose studs, bracelets, rings and necklaces must not be worn (with the exception of a wristwatch). Make-up, false eyelashes, acrylic or false nails and nail varnish are not permitted. |
Basic Equipment which must be brought to school each day:
- School bag containing: diary, exercise books for the day, textbooks, P.E. kit (as required – carried in a separate bag), lunch, and pencil case.
- Pencil case containing: blue/black pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, protractor, coloured crayons and scientific calculator
Examples of preferable uniform
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Mid Grey Trousers for boys and girls
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Mid Grey Skirts
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White shirt
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Mid-grey V necked jumper (optional)
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Shoes
Boys:
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| Trainers, boots, shiny patent or suede, Velcro fastened shoes, plimsolls. | |
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Girls:
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| Trainers, boots, high heels, shiny patent or suede, Velcro fastened shoes, plimsolls. | |
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You will need a sturdy rucksack to carry all of the equipment and books you will require each day at the Academy. Something that you can carry safely on your back with adjustable shoulder straps and waterproof.
We expect both boys and girls to have rucksacks bags or small sports bags, and do not allow handbag style.
We recommend a rucksack similar to those shown to the left.
When you join Ashcroft Technology Academy in September it is recommended you have the following essential equipment to begin your lessons:
Pencil case with: 
- Black biro + spares
- Green biro + spares
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener Ruler
- Compass Protractor
- Colouring pencils (for some subjects)
- Felt tips (for some subjects
- Pencil Case
- Calculator (standard or scientific)
Although we have an emergency stock for purchase in Reprographics, it is students’ responsibility to ensure they are fully equipped each day.
Exemptions
Ashcroft Technology Academy recognises that some students may have genuine religious or medical grounds for requesting an exemption from part of this code. In such a case please contact your son’s/daughter’s form tutor.
IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT AN ITEM OF UNIFORM, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE FOR PASTORAL MATTERS.
The Academy are the official outfitters for all badged uniform and sports kit.
The uniform should be ordered and paid for via the Wisebpay App.
The Uniform Shop was moved online and orders can be placed through the WisePay Payment system.
Uniform can be purchased during term time only at the following times:
The Uniform Shop will now be open on Mondays only from 3.30pm - 4.30pm (other than during Term 1 when it will be open on both Mondays and Fridays 3.30pm - 4.30pm).
All uniform purchase will be delivered to the students form once it is ready. All purchased uniform will be delivered to the student’s form once it is ready.
Payment can be made in cheque or debit/credit card.
Uniform Sales has now moved to its own special area near the Library. The area has been fitted with appropriate shelving and hanging space.