The purpose of the uniform and dress code is to ensure that pupils are ready to learn, demonstrate respect for learning and school, and are equal in the school community.

At Folkestone Academy we believe that a school uniform is also important because:

• It looks smart and contributes to a sense of belonging

• It fosters a sense of pride

• It gives a common identity

Uniform List (Years 7-11)

Compulsory Items:

• Grey blazer with Academy logo

• Black tank top with Academy logo

• Skirt with the Academy logo

• Plain black tailored trousers, no leggings or denim

• Academy tie

• Long or short sleeved white shirt or blouse with a collar (according to personal preference). The shirt must be worn tucked in at all times. Sleeves must not be rolled up and the top button must be fastened.

• Plain black formal leather shoes (maximum heel height of 1 inch)

• Plain black socks

Optional Items:

• Black jumper with Academy logo (no other jumper may be worn)

Compulsory Sportswear:

• Sports shorts with Academy logo

• Sports polo with Academy logo

• Academy sports socks

Optional Sportswear:

• Track pants with Academy logo (no other track pants may be worn)

• Black sports hoodie with Academy logo (no other hoodie may be worn)

• Sports skort with Academy logo (no other skort may be worn)

• Sports leggings (no other leggings may be worn)

Pupils cannot wear:

• Leggings, jeans, trousers with studs or skin-tight skirts

• Hoodies, coats, jackets or hats inside the school building

Compulsory Items Of Equipment That Must Be Brought To School Each Day

• Academic Diary

• Pen, pencil, ruler, rubber

• School bag or rucksack, large enough to carry equipment and sports kit.

We require that parents co-operate with us in adhering to the Academy uniform policy (found with the Behaviour & Exclusion policy).  We require our children present themselves as smart, capable members of our community with high expectations of themselves and each other.

We ask that all pupils wear full uniform every day and we encourage learners to maintain a good standard of clean and tidy dress for school.

Please note that long-sleeved under-garments must not be worn under uniform.

Every term we get left with a large amount of lost property that is UNNAMED – please make sure everything your child wears is named so that we can get it back to them when they lose it.