Uniform

At Granville Academy, we believe that wearing our uniform with pride helps create a strong sense of belonging and identity. A smart, consistent uniform supports high expectations, removes unnecessary distractions and helps students arrive ready to learn every day.

Our uniform has been designed to be both practical and affordable. In line with the Department for Education's statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms, we have kept compulsory branded items to a minimum. The only branded items that must be purchased are the Granville Academy blazer, academy tie and PE top. All other items can be purchased from a retailer of your choice, provided they meet the academy's uniform requirements.

Why is uniform important?

Our uniform:

• Promotes pride in belonging to Granville Academy.

• Creates a positive and professional learning environment.

• Reduces peer pressure and supports equality.

• Helps students develop positive habits and high standards of presentation.

• Prepares students for future education and employment where dress codes and professional appearance are expected.

• Ensures students are appropriately dressed for learning and for health and safety.

Academy Uniform

Students are expected to wear the following every day:

• Black blazer with the Granville Academy logo. Blazers must be worn at all times and sleeves rolled down. They may be removed with permission of the class teacher.

• Academy tie must be worn with the Granville logo showing and in a smart manner at all times.

• Plain white, buttoned shirt or blouse with a stiffened collar suitable for wearing a tie.

• Plain black full-length tailored trousers (regular, straight or boot-cut fit). Tight-fitting, skinny, stretch material, denim, combat, chino, leggings or jeggings are not permitted.

• Alternatively, a plain black pleated knee-length skirt or plain black tailored uniform shorts.

• Plain black polishable school shoes. Trainers, canvas shoes, sports-style shoes, boots or shoes with coloured logos or trims are not permitted.

• Plain black or white socks, or black/flesh-coloured tights.

• Granville Academy lanyard and ID card.

• Optional plain black V-neck jumper worn underneath the blazer but not instead of.

Outdoor coats may be worn to and from school but should be removed inside the academy. Hoodies, sweatshirts and fashion jackets must not be worn instead of a coat.

Hair, Jewellery and Appearance

We ask all students to present themselves in a smart and professional manner.

• Hair should be of a natural colour with no extreme styles, shaved patterns or contrasting blocks of colour.

• Hair shorter than a Grade 2 is not permitted.

• Long hair should be tied back during practical subjects when instructed by staff.

• Hair accessories should be plain black or white.

• Students may wear subtle make-up only.

• False eyelashes, shaved eyebrows, nail varnish, gel, acrylic or false nails are not permitted.

• One small plain gold or silver stud may be worn in each earlobe.

• No other facial or body piercings are permitted, including clear retainers or magnetic jewellery.

• One wristwatch may be worn. Smart watches and Meta Smart Glasses are not permitted.

PE Kit

Branded items

• (Compulsory) Granville Academy PE top.

• (Optional) Granville Academy Quarter Zip.

• (Optional) Official Granville Academy PE leggings.

Required PE clothing

• Plain black tracksuit bottoms or navy shorts (small logo only).

• Trainers suitable for sport (non-marking soles).

• White trainer socks.

• Navy football socks.

• Football/rugby boots (Years 7-9).

• Shin pads (football).

• Gum shield (rugby).

• Hair bobble where appropriate.

A plain black base layer may be worn underneath the PE top during colder weather.

Purchasing Uniform

The academy has deliberately limited compulsory branded items to three:

• Granville Academy Blazer

• Academy Tie

• Granville Academy PE Top

All other uniform items may be purchased from any retailer provided they meet the academy's requirements. Please note that not all items sold within "school sectors" of a shop, meet our regulations. Please do not purchase items when this is the case. Always check with us first if in doubt.

Recommended suppliers:

• My Uniform Limited, Burton Upon Trent - 01283 619224

• Pupil Schoolwear, Swadlincote - 01283 224512

• WB Schoolwear, Walton on Trent -  01283 716338

Pre-Loved Uniform

We are committed to ensuring school uniform remains affordable for all families. Throughout the year, we hold pre-loved uniform sales where good quality second-hand uniform and PE kit can be purchased at a significantly reduced cost.

Supporting Students

We recognise that there may occasionally be genuine reasons why a student is unable to meet the uniform expectations. Where this happens, families should contact the academy as soon as possible.

Where appropriate, students will be provided with a replacement or loan item for the day. If uniform concerns become repeated, we will work in partnership with parents/carers to resolve the issue. If students choose not to follow the uniform expectations without a valid reason, sanctions may be applied in line with the Academy Behaviour Policy.