Upper School Uniform

We continue to be determined to set students up for success and students have been offered free basic equipment if they need it. I would just like to reiterate to parents and carers that if any students need basic equipment this will be provided. We also have a number of items of uniform, so please contact enquiries@louthacademy.co.uk if you need any additional support in this area.

All students in Years 7-11 are expected to abide by the Academy Dress Policy. To maintain quality, standards and value for money, blazers and ties are only available from Uniform Direct.

An acceptable outdoor coat and scarf/hat/gloves may be worn as prevailing weather demands (no extreme logos). We recommend that students wear a reflective band in the winter months.

UPPER SCHOOL (Years 9, 10 and 11 only)

Students can continue to wear lower school uniform, but once they move into Upper School, when a new blazer is required, they must purchase an Upper School blazer and tie.

1. Girls – Compulsory

• Black blazer with Academy badge;
• Black smart tailored trousers (no stretch material trousers);
• Plain white traditional shirt with Academy tie with top button fastened;
• Plain black (no badge) fine-knit V-neck jumper (optional but must be worn under blazer);
• Plain black socks that cover ankles;
• Black, flat shoes (maximum heel height 6cm at the back). Please note that trainers, trainer style shoes, canvas shoes or boots are NOT acceptable.

2. Boys – Compulsory

• Black blazer with Academy badge;
• Black smart tailored trousers (NOT tightly fitted to the leg or cropped to the ankle);
• Plain white traditional shirt with Academy tie with top button fastened; Plain black (no badge) fine-knit V-neck jumper (optional but must be worn under blazer);
• Plain black socks that cover ankles;
• Black, flat shoes. Please note that trainers, trainer style shoes, canvas shoes or boots are NOT acceptable.

The following are NOT allowed at all in the Academy:

• No leggings;
• No coats with offensive logos/badges;
• No denim or leather/leather coats/jackets;
• No coloured T-shirts or bras or T-shirts with logos under and an Academy shirt (if a T-shirt is worn under a shirt, it must be plain);
• No sweatshirts/jumpers which are not Academy uniform;
• No sweatshirts/hoodies/zipped jumpers (with or without hoods). They are not considered as coats and may not be worn;
• No jeans or jean-type trousers;
• No boots of any kind, sandals, canvas shoes, trainers (except for PE);
• No nail varnish, gel nails, false nails, tattoos, temporary tattoos or make-up (discreet make-up is allowed in Year 11);
• No jewellery (except for wristwatches). Earrings – only one small stud per ear. All jewellery must be removed for PE activities);
• No smart watches;
• No nose/eyebrow/tongue or any other form of body piercing;
• No extreme haircuts or colours;
• No large belt buckles or studded/patterned belts (only plain black belts permitted.

THE ACADEMY CAN ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING JEWELLERY. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO CONFISCATED ITEMS.

Please feel free to contact the Academy BEFORE purchasing any items of uniform if you have any doubts about whether it is acceptable as Academy dress. For further information, please refer to the Academy website for examples of correct uniform.