Uniform

We take great pride in our building, our students and our staff. We also place great emphasis on standards – standards of learning, conduct and behaviour. In line with our Business and Enterprise focus we operate a compulsory school uniform policy. All students in years 7 to 11 will wear the full academy uniform at all times. Students not in the full uniform will not be admitted. 
Our business style academy uniform fulfils three important functions:
• It gives the academy a clear identity.
• It represents a simple but effective statement of our pride and sense of community.
• It also avoids any competition or stigma between individuals that can occur too easily because of designer clothes and fashion trends.

Main uniform items – all required unless marked “optional”

Blazers: Black Grace Academy Blazer with GA Logo.
Shirt: Plain white cotton shirt with a top button which should be fastened at ALL Times (no polo shirts).
Ties: Purple Grace Academy tie with GA logo on display below the knot – required. *Prefect purple and gold stripe, awarded by the Academy, should be worn instead of the plain purple tie when prefect status is given.
Pullovers: Plain black V-neck – optional (no sweatshirts, no hooded tops, no cardigans, no tank tops).
Trousers: Plain black tailored (no denim/fashion trousers or leggings/tight trousers) which should cover the legs and ankles entirely with black socks i.e. no trainer socks.

OR

Skirts: Plain black pleated/non-pleated of an appropriate length with black opaque tights which should cover the legs and ankles entirely. No tube skirts (stretchy skirts) are allowed. Tights should not be see-through and be at least 60 denier.
Shoes: Plain black shoes (no trainers/pumps/canvas shoes/boots/sports brands/shoes with fashion laces or extra adornments).
Coats: Winter coats/anoraks – optional. Plain in colour. (No denim, hooded tops, tracksuit style tops or fashion jackets). No coats, gloves/scarves to be worn inside the Academy.

Grace PE Kit

• Grace Academy Polo shirt with Logo 
• Grace Academy Rugby shirt and/or Grace Academy Sweatshirt with Logo 
• Black Rugby/Football shorts or black sports joggers
• Non-marking sports shoes
• Football boots (optional for football/rugby)
• Black Rugby/Football socks
• Shin pads (optional)
• Grace Academy waterproof PE jacket with Logo (optional)

During outdoor activities especially in winter months, we advise a black or white underlay/base layer
to be worn.

NB: Students not participating in a PE lesson are expected to bring kit so they can assist in the lesson. It is recommended that all items are to be clearly marked with the student’s name.

Post 16 

Please see Post 16 dress code as below:-

https://darlaston-graceacademy.org.uk/p16-dress-code/

Optional – headscarves

Black school approved headscarf conforming to the requirements below:
1. The fabric should be lightweight and plain black.
2. The headscarf must be folded under the chin, taken round to the back of the neck and the ends tucked in. This conforms to the health and safety and school requirements.
3. The headscarf must be worn so that the collar and tie can be seen clearly. The reason for wearing the headscarf is to preserve modesty. Therefore it should not be worn with headbands, brooches, shadow stripes, patterns, logos, embellishments, diamantes, tassels or other colours.
A photographic example of the above criteria for headscarves is available upon request. 

Additional Uniform Information

 Jewellery:

  • No rings
  • No bracelets
  • No necklaces
  • One small plain, gold or silver single stud allowed in each ear lobe. No piercings allowed anywhere else on the ear
  • No additional piercings anywhere on face or body including tongue
  • No make-up, nail varnish or acrylic nails
  • No fashion belts
  • No hair accessories including bows and clips except for a plain hair band which is white or black
  • Hair must be a natural single colour, no extreme styles, spikes, patterns or shaved areas. No shaved eyebrows

Lockers are available on request on payment of deposit. Forms available from reception. Lockers are available on request on payment of deposit.   Forms available from reception.

 

Uniform Supplies 

Items with logos such as blazers, ties and PE kits can be purchased from: 

Clive Mark School wear                                     First Choice Uniforms

Units 40-44 Saddlers Centre                             26 Union Street

1 Park Street                                                      Wednesbury

Walsall                                                               WS10 7HD

WS1 1YS                                                            0121 505 7100

01922 622556

https://clivemark.co.uk/                        http://www.firstchoiceuniforms.co.uk/

Items without logos can be purchased from any retailer of parent/carer choice

All students must have:

  • A School Bag
  • A Student Planner
  • Pens & Pencils
  • A Rubber
  • A Ruler
  • A Locker key
  • An Academy ID Card and Academy lanyard

It is recommended that students have:

  • Coloured Pencils
  • A Pencil Sharpener
  • A Pencil Case
  • A Calculator

Student must not have:

  • Mobile Phones (unless agreed by the Principal in regard to Teaching and Learning)
  • Electronic Games
  • Ear Phones
  • Walkman/Personal Stereo/MP3 player/iPod etc.

If found ALL will be confiscated.