Academy Uniform

At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy has a highly aspirational ethos. As a result, we like our students to be smartly dressed at all times. It is the responsibility of all members of the Academy community, staff, students and parents/carers to work together to ensure the policy is adhered to. 

Uniform can be purchased via our Uniform provider: 

Harrisons Schoolwear 
73 Southtown Road 
Great Yarmouth 
NR31 0DY 

www.hschoolwear.co.uk 

  • Academy Blazer with academy badge on breast pocket. Sleeves must not be rolled up 
  • Plain black school trousers* – must not have pockets along the length of the leg 
  • White shirt – Uniform style with stiff collar, buttoned to the top. Shirts must be tucked in at all times 
  • School shoes black
  • Socks – plain black or white 
  • Academy Blazer with academy badge on breast pocket. Sleeves must not be rolled up 
  • Plain black school trousers* – must not have pockets along the length of the leg 
  • Pleated Black skirt – . No shorter than top of knee 
  • Tights – plain black or white 
  • White shirt – Uniform style with stiff collar, buttoned to the top. Shirts must be tucked in at all times 

Academy Clip On Tie

From September 2023 year groups will have a different coloured stripe:

Year 7 Gold Stripe 
Year 8 Blue Stripe 
Year 9 Red Stripe 
Year 10 Green Stripe 
Year 11 Purple Stripe 
** All students will be provided with their first tie free of charge in September. Replacement ties are purchased directly from Harrisons or via Parent Pay and collected directly from Student Services.

*Trousers – jeans, jean-like styling or cords, skinny style trousers, leggings or canvas trousers are not permitted. 

*Shoes – must be black with black soles made of leather or leather imitation. For reasons of health and safety, boots, plimsolls, trainers or trainer -style shoes are not permitted. Heels are not permitted. Logos are not permitted. Shoe laces must be black. 

*Coat – plain with no logos. 

Academy Jumper – Only the official Academy jumper is permitted (only available at Harrisons), it may be worn under a blazer, not in place of. Coats, hats, scarves and gloves are not to be worn once inside the Academy building.

Sweatshirts or ‘Hoodies’ are not permitted and will be confiscated. 

Boys 
  • PE Rugby shirt 
  • PE Polo shirt with academy logo 
  • Navy PE shorts 
  • Plain Navy Tracksuit Bottoms* – ideally with academy logo 
  • White socks / PE Rugby Socks 
  • PE Fleece – with academy logo 
  • Sports Trainers* – with non-marking soles 
  • Football boots, Shin pads, Gum shield 
Girls 
  • PE Rugby shirt 
  • PE Polo shirt with academy logo 
  • Navy PE shorts 
  • Plain Navy Tracksuit Bottoms* – ideally with academy logo or Plain Navy Training Leggings 
  • White socks / PE Rugby Socks 
  • PE Fleece – with academy logo 
  • Sports Trainers* – with non-marking soles. 
  • Football boots, Shin pads, Gum shield 

*Plain Navy Tracksuit Bottoms – they are allowed to be worn during colder weather at the discretion of the teacher. 
 *Navy Training Leggings (Optional for Girls) – Standard Leggings are not permitted. 
 *Sports Trainers – For reasons of health and safety, pumps and plimsoles are not permitted.

Bags 

Bags should be large enough to carry the required equipment for learning, including an A4 folder. 

Hair 

Extreme hairstyles or hair colour are not permitted. (Example: Tramlines, No1’s, dip-dyed/ombre, unnatural colours). 

Make up 

Only discreet/natural make up and nail varnish is permitted. The academy reserves the right to ask students to remove any make up and nail polish at their discretion. For reasons of health and safety, false eyelashes are not permitted. 

Nail Varnish & False Nails 

Students can wear natural nail polish and nails. For health and safety reasons, nails must be short and suitable for PE and technical subjects. 

Jewellery 

Students may wear a wristwatch and one pair of stud earrings (one in each ear). No other jewellery is permitted, except a discreet religious symbol. 
For reasons of health and safety, no other form of facial or body piercing is permitted and will be confiscated. Any inappropriate jewellery will be confiscated and placed in the school safe. 

Lost Property 

With a large number of students in the academy a vast amount of lost property is generated. All items should be clearly marked with a permanent marker or name label. Please do not bring in valuable items or large sums of money. 

The academy cannot accept responsibility for the safe keeping of jewellery or any confiscated item which is not permitted as part of our policies. As a result, any items which are brought into the academy are at your own risk. This includes mobile phones and headphones etc.

Overall identity 
The Academy uniform has been designed to reflect the high aspiration we have for our students. It is clearly identifiable within the local community and beyond; students should wear it in an exemplary manner, looking smart and sharp at all times including whilst travelling to and from the Academy to represent us with pride. 

Our uniform policy requires the support of parents. The ‘contract’ between the Academy and parents makes it clear that parents are obliged to provide the required uniform as set out above. Parents are also responsible for supporting the Academy in enforcing the correct uniform and standards.

In accordance with the academy everyday expectation of ‘smart and sharp’, all students will be expected to wear correct full academy uniform at all times.