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.

For uniform expectations, please see 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 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.

Uniform in Warm Weather

As we move into the warmer season the following arrangements for uniform will be in place:

If the temperature is forecast to be 20°C degrees or above- Swindon Academy PE kit can be worn or full school uniform.

We will use the BBC website on a Friday to look at the forecast for the week ahead and uniform arrangements will be posted on the school newsletter and sent out via E- praise. Sanctions will apply in roll-call for students who do not conform to uniform expectations in the usual way.

Please check the weekly newsletter for specific uniform arrangements and expectations for the week ahead.

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

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Uniform Swap or 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 parent events on the below dates.

Thursday 6th November - 4-6pm

Thursday 8th January - 4-6pm

Tuesday 24th March - 4-6pm

Tuesday 21st April - 4-6pm

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

Tuesday 7th July - 4-6pm

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.