Academy Uniform

Our Academy rules state that pupils must aim to create a good impression of themselves and the Academy in their dress and personal appearance. This means wearing Academy uniform and aiming to look smart and presentable at all times.

Girls

Plain black shoes (no logos or decoration) No boots
Black trousers/skirt (trousers plain black, no jeans/jean style, tight fitting legging type trousers are NOT acceptable) (skirts must fully cover the knee of the wearer in terms of length and should be made from plain cotton and polyester material. Tight fitting, short, lycra styled skirts are not suitable for wear in a co-educational school and are not practical for lessons)
White school shirt with a top button (not polo type)
School tie
V-neck jumper in black plain-knit with red and blue stripe at V neck and Academy badge. This should not be tucked into trousers or skirt.
Black blazer with red trim and Academy badge. Blazer sleeves should not be rolled up.
Plain belts worn around trousers may only be worn if they are black and no wider than 3cm.

Boys

Plain black shoes (no logos or decoration) No boots
Black trousers (plain black, no jeans or jean like styles)
White Academy shirt with a top button (not polo type)
School tie
V-neck jumper in black plain-knit with red and blue stripe at V neck and school badge
Black blazer with red trim and school badge
Shoes MUST cover the full foot and be of a sturdy leather type material for health and safety reasons. Slip on style shoes/sandals or trainer style canvas shoes are NOT allowed. No coloured flashes, trims or logos are allowed.
Shirts must have a top button and this should be fastened at all times.
Plain belts worn around trousers may only be worn if they are black and no wider than 3cm.

Students can wear a school polo shirt in the summer term only in place of their shirt, tie and school jumper. All other items of uniform remain the same for the summer term if students choose to wear the polo shirt. The Brownhills Ormiston Academy Polo shirt is royal blue with the Brownhills badge and can be purchased from all of our uniform suppliers.

Compulsory Wear

Falcon Encore unisex polo shirt with standard school badge on left breast
Falcon Encore shorts (no badge)
Falcon skort to match top (no badge)
Black socks with solid red top
Appropriate footwear
One-piece swimsuit

Girls have the option to choose skirt or shorts, either is acceptable

Optional Outer Wear (with logo)

For reasons of safety and security jewellery should not be worn in the Academy except for a watch, one plain signet ring and plain small stud type earrings. One earring in each ear lobe is permissible. Earrings should not be worn in other parts of the ear. Wristwatches, if worn, should be named. The Academy has no liability if jewellery is stolen when brought into the Academy. The Academy has a policy of banning “facial and body piercing” on the grounds of health and safety. All jewellery must be removed for PE/games. Please be aware that it is illegal for anyone to have a tattoo under 18 even with parental consent.

Extreme hairstyles are not acceptable. This includes patterns or tramlines cut into hair and hair colouring other than natural colours. Extreme hair bows and ribbon should not be worn. Nail varnish/nail extensions are not acceptable. Make up should not be worn. All of the above are at the discretion of the Headteacher whose decision will be final.

As many of you may already know, we have introduced a Brownhills Ormiston Academy summer polo shirt which can be worn from Monday 3 June until the end of the summer term (July). It is not compulsory to wear the polo shirt and students may still continue to wear a white shirt and school tie. However, if students wish to wear the polo shirt they are available from the following uniform stockists and prices start from £8.99.

The polo shirt replaces the shirt and tie. It can be worn with or without the Academy blazer and jumper. It does not need to be tucked into trousers. Please see images below:-