Uniform and Equipment
Our uniform is a visible message of our organisational pride. We expect students to wear the correct school uniform while travelling to and from school.
Our uniform supplier is Monkhouse: http://www.monkhouse.com.
Winterbourne Academy Uniform
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Compulsory school uniform |
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Supplier |
Monkhouse cost |
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Academy Blazer
OR Academy Jumper
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Compulsory branded item |
Monkhouse |
from £33.00
from £18.75 |
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White shirt
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Long or short sleeved shirt, with collar, buttoned to the neck |
No specific supplier |
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Tie
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Year 7: Yellow stripe Year 8: Blue stripe Year 9: Green stripe Year 10: Red stripe Year 11: Silver stripe
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Monkhouse |
£8.25 |
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Branded skirt*
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Compulsory branded item. Blue tartan skirt, knee length. |
Monkhouse |
£25 |
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Trousers*
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Compulsory grey trousers in a tailored straight legged style. Tight fitting/skinny trousers, jeggings, items made from stretchy/jersey material or jeans style are not permitted.
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Suitable suppliers can be found here. |
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Plain, flat black shoes or trainers
with black/grey socks |
Compulsory (trainers must be completely black). No boots or heels. |
No specific supplier |
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Coat
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A warm, weatherproof outdoor garment (Hoodies are not permitted). |
No specific supplier |
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PE Kit |
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PE T-shirt
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Compulsory, branded blue short sleeved PE top |
Monkhouse |
£14.00 |
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PE shorts
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Compulsory unbranded item plain navy or black sports shorts (discreet sports labels, e.g. Nike, Adidas etc. are allowed) |
No specific supplier |
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PE games socks
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Optional item – navy games socks with a sky blue trim. |
Monkhouse |
£7 |
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PE rugby top
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Optional - branded |
Monkhouse |
£23.00 |
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PE leggings
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Optional item - plain navy leggings. No stripes permitted. (discreet sports labels, e.g. Nike, Adidas etc. are allowed) |
No specific supplier |
From £17.75 on Monkhouse |
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PE Jogging Bottoms
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Optional unisex branded item- navy joggings bottoms |
Monkhouse |
From £14.75 |
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PE Training Trousers
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Optional unisex branded item- navy training trousers. |
Monkhouse |
From £21.25 |
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PE hoody
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Optional WA branded blue hoody |
Monkhouse |
£23.00 |
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Astro boots (any colour)
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Compulsory item Boots must be suitable for the all-weather pitch |
No specific supplier |
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Swimwear |
Compulsory item Plain navy or black one piece swimsuit or trunks
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No specific supplier |
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Optional uniform |
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Tailored shorts
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Optional- unbranded item. Traditional tailored school shorts in dark grey colour (non-tailored shorts are not permitted). |
Monkhouse |
£15.75 -£16.95 |
*Students can choose between a skirt or trouser option.
To view our uniform policy please click here.
Funding
If your child is in receipt of free school meals or you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit and the household income is less than £16,190.00, please complete an application form (Hardship Funding Application Form 2024-25).
Why do we have a uniform policy?
It is important that the standard of uniform reflects a pride and sense of belonging in our school and presents our students in the best possible light to visitors and the wider community. It contributes to our ethos and sets an appropriate tone, supporting positive behaviour and discipline. It also supports you all in learning how to dress appropriately for your future employment and education. It makes sure that no one feels “different” – we are all part of the same community.
Equipment
We have high expectations about students being ready and prepared for their learning through having the correct stationery and writing materials to support them in class and at home.
Students should be equipped with a pencil case containing the following basic equipment:
- Black or blue pen
- Purple pen
- Pencil
- Whiteboard marker/pen
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Highlighters
- Glue stick
- Scientific calculator
Appearance
- Jewellery: One pair of small discreet studs worn in the lower lobe of the ear only (not the upper ear or tragus) and one watch worn on the wrist. Facial or tongue piercings are not permitted (clear nose piercings are permitted).
- Hair to be of a natural colour and extreme styles are not permitted.
- Long hair must be tied securely in practical lessons to avoid being caught in equipment, and in PE lessons
- Minimal make-up can be worn but must be discreet. False eyelashes are not permitted
- Nails to be neat and short. Nail extensions and nail varnish are not permitted
- Chewing gum is banned from the Academy site.
Outdoor clothing
We ask that items of outdoor clothing (e.g. coats, scarves) are removed inside the buildings.
Phones, headphones and electronic devices
In order to focus on teaching and learning, we aim to minimise distractions in lessons.
We ask that students keep phones, headphones and any kind of electronic device switched off and stored in their bags or lockers throughout the school day. Your support with this is appreciated. Students found with any of these devices during the school day will have the equipment confiscated and placed in Reception. They will be able to reclaim their effects at the end of the school day, which will have been stored securely in labelled envelopes for ease of identification. Refusal to surrender a confiscated device will result in further sanctions.
Water bottles
Students are permitted to fill water bottles during break and lunch times only. There are sufficient water dispensers to allow this to happen and would be grateful of your support in encouraging your child to follow these guidelines.
