Secondary Uniform

The wearing of Academy uniform is compulsory for all pupils and a high standard of dress is required at all times. We consider that uniform is important because:

It provides students with a sense of identity and pride in their academy.
It enhances the appearance of students and therefore the reputation of the academy.
It helps to instil in students a sense of purpose when they put on their uniform in the mornings.

We expect students to arrive each day with the correct equipment so they are ready to start work. A 30 minute detention may be issued to students who do not meet these requirements.

Please check the Uniform and Equipment Expectations Booklet - click on the image to open:

Uniform Supplier

Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists supplies our uniform items with logos. They are located at Unit 1B Plaza, 21 Sanford Street, Swindon, SN1 1HE. You can set appointments and purchase online Create New Customer Account (monkhouse.com). Contact them: 01793 520 843, email swindon.shop@monkhouse.com.

Uniform Details

Blazer*: Maroon Swindon Academy blazer with academy badge/ logo

Shirt: A blue long or short-sleeved shirt suitable for a tie. Shirts must be tucked in.

Trousers/Skirt: Plain black tailored trousers or pleated black skirt (no denim, Lycra, cords, combats, leggings, jean style, skinny fit or tracksuits). Skirts should be of an appropriate length

Shorts: (optional T5 & T6 only) Plain black knee length shorts. (No sports, denim, jersey, lycra)

Jumper (optional - T1 - T4 only): A plain navy V neck jumper can be worn under the academy blazer.

Tie*: Each College has a different coloured stripe on their tie*. Students must wear their tie at all times.

Socks/ tights: Black (no patterns).

Footwear: Must be plain black leather (faux leather) school shoes. There should be no trainers, heels, wedges, sandals or boots.

*These items must be purchased from Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists. Unstarred items can be purchased from any school uniform retailer.

For details on the rules regarding jewellery, make up, nails and hair, please check the above Uniform Booklet.

Sports Kit

Outdoor
Swindon Academy Navy Blue Polo Shirt* (College colour specific)
Swindon Academy Long-Sleeved Hoody or Rugby Shirt* (optional)
Navy Blue Academy Shorts/ Skort or Plain Navy Tracksuit Bottoms
Long Navy Blue Socks
Shin Pads
Moulded football Boots (recommended)
Gum Shield (recommended)
Sports Trainers

Indoor
Swindon Academy Short-Sleeved Navy Polo Shirt*
Navy Blue Academy Shorts/ Skort
Long Navy Blue Socks
Sports Trainers

Uniform Donations

Donated uniform is cleaned and available for parents to request on a needs basis as reduced prices. Please contact your child's College Manager via EPRAISE to check availability.

*These items must be purchased from Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists. Unstarred items can be purchased from any school uniform retailer.

All clothing and equipment should be clearly named

Uniform in Warm Weather

Full uniform- when temperatures are forecast to be below 23⁰ students are expected to wear full uniform. On these days students should wear school trousers/skirt, school shoes, shirt, tie and blazer. They may choose to wear their jumpers under their blazers as an extra layer, but this is optional.

No blazer and tie- when temperatures are forecast to be between 23-25⁰ we will call a no blazer and tie day. On these days students should wear their normal trousers/skirts, school shoes, and school shirt. No jumpers should be worn as these are intended to form a layer for colder months under blazers. Should students wish to have their arms covered then they can wear a long-sleeved school shirt or their blazers as normal.

Sports kit- when temperatures are forecast to be over 25⁰ we will call a sports kit day. These days students should wear their Academy-branded PE top, plain navy-blue shorts (no sports branding/logos) and PE trainers. Should students not want to wear shorts they should continue to wear their school uniform as if it were a no blazer and tie day.

We will use the BBC weather app daily and send an e-praise message at the end of the school with the expectations for the following day if we intend to call a No blazer and tie day or Sports kit day.

Help purchasing uniform

If you require help purchasing uniform we have a small selection of pre-loved uniform available. Students can borrow uniform if they forget an item. it must be returned at the end of every day otherwise a charge will be placed on ParentPay.

Uniform Swap Shop

Uniform Swap oe Shop is a 'pop up' shop that we run during Parents' Evening and other similar events.

At each event, you can come along and buy items of pre-loved uniform for a small donation. Alternatively, you can bring uniform items and swap them for something else. So, for example, if your child has outgrown their blazer or PE kit, you can swap it for a bigger one (subject to availability.)

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Uniform Swap Shop Event Dates

Event dates are as follows:

Parents and carers from any year group can come along to swap or purchase uniform items at any of these events.

Wednesday 5th November

Thursday 8th January

Tuesday 24th March

Tuesday 21st April

Monday 29th June 2026 - from 4pm during SEND Parent Event

Tuesday 7th July

In addition, to help us to ensure we have enough items available for each event, we continue to accept any uniform items you no longer need and are willing to donate. We are particularly keen to hold stock of PE kit items and blazers as these are the most expensive items to buy new.

Donations can include:

Blazers
PE kit items
Jumpers
Trousers
Skirts
Shirts
Ties

We do not accept donations of shoes or socks.

Please note that all donated items must be in good, clean and wearable condition.
If you would like to donate any items, please drop them into reception.