Uniform

Uniform and Equipment Code

Maintaining high standards of uniform is an important part of the overall aspirations of The Victory Academy. Instilling high standards teaches students to comply with a dress code, which will be an important workplace skill for them in later life. Perhaps most importantly, our uniform reflects our corporate identity as a community and encourages students to take pride in themselves and their school.

Performing Arts & PE KIT

• Academy PE top*
• Academy half-zip long sleeve top (optional).* No other long sleeve tops are acceptable
• Plain navy shorts or Plain navy, knee length cycling shorts with discreet logo
• Plain navy jogging bottoms or Plain navy leggings with discreet logo
• Trainers (for Performing Arts grip socks e.g. flip out/gravity/Primark or plastic group socks can be worn as an alternative)
• Navy football socks (desirable)
• Football boots – moulded studs (desirable)
• Shin pads (desirable)

Items marked * can be purchased from our uniform supplier below.

General Appearance

• One small plain gold or silver stud in the lower lobe with no other visible piercings including tongue and nose piercings. If clear studs are to be used as an alternative, they should be discreet and as minimal as possible. No other clear piercings permitted. Students taking part in practical subjects (including PE and Performing Arts) will need to remove any piercings before participating.
• No other visible jewellery other than a wrist watch
• No make-up including false eyelashes
• Nail polish including false nails should not be worn and will have to be removed before entering the Academy
• Hairstyles should be appropriate and of a natural colour and not contain exaggerated colours or styles. Patterns or tramlines should not be shaved into the hair or eyebrows.
• Hair bands should be plain and either black or navy and of discreet size
• No hats, caps, hoods or durags are to be worn in the Academy other than for religious purposes
• Hoodies, tracksuit tops, scarfs, denim and leather jackets are NOT permitted
• If belts are to be worn they must be plain black, discreet buckle or fastening with no logo
• Multiple badges are not to be worn other than those that are issued by the Academy

The Academy seeks to work with parents/carers to resolve any issues relating to uniform. Should there be an issue with your child meeting the above expectations we would ask that you contact the Academy in advance so that we can work together to resolve the issue. Should your child arrive to school with incorrect uniform, you will be contacted by telephone and they will be sent home. Your child’s attendance will be recorded as unauthorised. We appreciate your support in working with us to ensure that students come to school well-presented and in correct uniform.