| What We Wear at GSA | What We Do Not Wear at GSA | |
| Blazer and tie | School black blazer with Academy logo George Spencer Academy tie – At least 6 stripes showing on tie |
Any item as a replacement for the blazer |
| Shirt or blouse | Plain white collared shirt – Cotton or polyester, long or short sleeve, tucked in at the waist, top button done up. |
Polo shirt or T-Shirt Round/Grandad collar Coloured/logoed tops/polo shirts underneath shirts |
| Trousers/Skirt | Black pleated skirt with Academy logo – Skirts should reach the finger tips, when arms are down by your sides. Black loose fitting/boot cut school trousers, worn at the waist – Trousers should be plain style covering the ankle and the sock. – Trousers must touch the top of the shoe. |
Denim Skirts without a logo Skirts that are rolled up Jean material trousers Fashion skirt/trouser Leggings/footless tights Skinny trousers, low rise trousers, slim fit, cropped, chino or other style trousers Tracksuit / Jogging bottom underneath school trousers |
| Jumper | Black v neck woollen jumper (optional) – With the GSA logo embroidered |
Plain jumpers or cardigans Hoodies, tracksuit tops or other fabric jackets |
| Top Coat | Plain black coat, warm and weather-proof – Coat should enable the blazer to be worn underneath. To be removed in lessons, registration and assembly. |
An extra jumper or hoodie instead of a topcoat Denim or Leather jackets Any type of fur or faux fur coat Body warmers / Gilets Hats or caps |
| Shoes | Plain black leather school shoe – Practical and safe |
Trainer style or Trainers with a logo, boots, canvas shoes or leather Converse/Vans Plimsoll black shoes Any logos |
| Socks, Tights | Plain black or white ankle socks Black tights |
Leggings/footless tights, patterned tights Bright coloured or patterned socks |
| Jewellery/Accessories | Watch One plain, flat ring One awareness/charity or cultural wristband and/or pin badge. School badges Plain black belt with trousers, if needed Plain black belt |
Bracelets/necklaces Nail varnish, false nails, make-up, lip colouring, false eye lashes No fashion/other coloured belts or belts with a logo No tattoos, visual skin markings including henna No other badges or wristbands |
| Piercings | For pierced ears – one pair of plain flat studs on the lobe of the ear only. These must be removed for PE. Piercings should be done during the summer holidays |
Non-stud earrings/stretchers Facial/mouth /tongue piercings Multiple piercings in ears |
| Hair | Hair must be one natural colour Headscarves should be black or white in colour – They should be worn so the collar and tie can be seen, with the ends tucked in to conform to health and safety standards. |
Unnatural coloured hair/dip-dyed hair No extreme haircuts, including undercuts No tramlines or shaven in designs to the hair, hair no shorter than grade 2 No hair accessories to be worn |
| Physical Education | Outdoor Kit: GSA rugby shirt, GSA ¼ zip top or red sweatshirtGSA black shorts or plain black unbranded shortsGSA tracksuit bottoms or plain black unbranded tracksuit bottomsGSA sports leggings or plain black unbranded sports leggings Plain black football socks White sports socks Boots (for Rugby & Football) Shin pads (for Football & Hockey) Gum shield Indoor Kit: GSA black shorts or plain black unbranded shorts GSA tracksuit bottoms or plain black unbranded tracksuit bottoms GSA sports leggings or plain black unbranded sports leggings Plain black football socks or white sports socks Trainers |
No hooded tops, non-GSA 1/4 zipped top
No other t-shirt No Jogging bottoms No shorts that are not black No branded items No items with visible logo No PE kit underneath school uniform
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**Students who fail to comply with these expectations will receive an appropriate sanction**
You can find examples of the specific GSA uniform on the Just-Schoolwear website
In addition:
- Some shops / stores may sell items in the ‘uniform’ section, this does not mean they always meet the George Spencer Academy uniform expectations.
- Any items that do not meet the uniform expectations will be confiscated, it will be the responsibility of the parent/carer to collect these from the Academy.
- The Academy will be the final arbiter on what is deemed to be acceptable as uniform.
- In exceptional medical circumstances, where pupils are unable to wear correct Academy dress, parents are asked to provide a note for the Learning Manager to consider.
- Students who attend school not wearing full uniform will be offered items to borrow from the Pupil Support Centre so they can attend lessons. Students may be placed in our internal isolation unit until their uniform issue can be resolved.