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All pupils must dress according to our Uniform Policy, which reflects our values and reinforces our school’s culture of high expectations and academic achievement.

Our school uniform is important to us because it is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

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Uniform requirements

Uniform for Year 7-11 (2024-25)

Item

Description

Lanyard

Students will be issued lanyards upon joining the academy

Outer jackets/coats

Plain, dark coloured (no hoodies/denim/leather)

Blazer*

Navy blue with school crest must be worn at all times

Pullover (optional)

ABDA Pullover only (optional)

Shirt

Navy and white stripe or plain white formal shirt/blouse

Trousers/Skirts

Charcoal grey properly hemmed and not frayed no combat pockets on legs (must be worn around the waist). BDA tartan skirt, must be worn with either tights or knee length socks (plain black or navy) and should sit no higher than 1 inch above the knee

Tie*

Relevant year group colours (top button done up) and tie worn at appropriate length (to navel)

Socks

Dark colours: black or navy

Shoes

Black leather or ‘leather effect’ shoes (no boots, trainers, sandals, not suede, canvas, or other soft top)

Rucksack/Messenger Bag*

ABDA rucksack/messenger bag only

Headwear (optional)

Only plain black or navy woolly hats are allowed. Religious headwear allowed and must be plain black or navy. No other headwear or coverings are permitted

Scarf and gloves (optional)

Dark colours: Plain black or navy without designs or patterns. Academy scarf permitted*

Sportswear (including Physical Education)

Rugby Top (optional)

ABDA Rugby top*

Polo Shirt*

ABDA Polo shirt (navy with school crest)

During winter they may wear black/navy underlayers.

Shorts*

ABDA Shorts* (Navy with school crest) OR plain navy blue

During winter they may wear black/navy underlayers.

Sweatshirt* (Optional)

ABDA (Navy with school crest)

Jogging bottoms

ABDA jogging bottoms* (Navy with school crest) OR plain navy tracksuit bottoms. No logos or stripes allowed.

Football/Hockey Socks

ABDA sock* (Navy with yellow stripe) OR plain navy football/hockey socks

Trainers

Sports trainers (no converse)

Football boots

We recommend boots with moulded studs, blades, or interchangeable studs for rugby

Shin pads (sport appropriate)

Mouthguard (sport appropriate)

Items marked * are ONLY to be purchased at the academy suppliers

Lost property

We ask that all clothing is named, including shoes, so that lost items can be returned to their owner. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables. All mislaid items are placed in the lost property box located in the school office. Please ask the school office if you wish to look through this box. We endeavour to return all named property, but give unclaimed lost property to a local children’s charity at the end of term.

Purchasing school uniform

Our uniform supplier is Khalsa Schoolwear, located at 388-390 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AH. It is open all year round and accessed on line at: www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk or by telephoning 0207 729 3286.

Second-hand items

Any unwanted items of uniform may be given to the school office. We host regular second-hand uniform sales where good quality items can be picked up for low cost.

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