Uniform and dress code

King Alfred’s Academy Uniform consists of:

• Compulsory navy blazer with KAA badge (available from PMG Schoolwear – contact details below)
• White (long/short) sleeved shirt
• Tailored plain dark grey school trousers or dark grey skirt which must be of an appropriate length – skirts must be longer than the blazer and not rolled up. One simple black belt if needed. (Unacceptable trousers include those wider than shoes, skinny trousers, jeans, chino style trousers and those with large exposed buttons or zips.)   
• Tailored dark grey shorts
• Clip on King Alfred’s Academy tie, with House colour embroidered on the logo (also compulsory and available from PMG Schoolwear)
• An optional plain navy V-neck jumper to be worn under the blazer
• Plain black shoes or ankle boots with heels of a suitable height and no coloured markings (no platform heels, sandals, backless or strapless shoes, trainers or canvas pumps).
• Black or dark grey socks and/or black or dark grey plain tights.
• Coats are needed in cold weather. These should be without inappropriate logos and design features.  Hoodies, denim or leather jackets and any other inappropriate or non-weatherproof coats are not permitted.  All outdoor clothing (coats, gloves, scarves, etc.) should be removed on entering the classroom.

The pre-badged blazer, tie and PE top are the only compulsory items and they can be bought from the Academy’s uniform supplier, PMG Schoolwear. All other items may be bought from a variety of retail outlets, although PMG Schoolwear can supply approved versions of all the above garments. This is in line with other schools and DfE recommendations.

Please note that failure to comply with King Alfred’s Uniform regulations and Dress Code will result in the student working in isolation under the supervision of a senior member of staff until the situation is resolved.

If in any doubt about any aspect of the dress code, please ask the Student Manager for your child’s year group before committing to a purchase or allowing your child to commit to a change in appearance.

King Alfred’s have a small stock of quality second hand uniform available. Any requests for support in obtaining uniform can be made (in confidence), through the Student Manager for your child’s year group.

Financial help may also be available (via the King Alfred’s Education Charity) towards the cost of purchasing uniform. Again any requests can be made (in confidence), through the Student Manager for your child’s year group.

• Years 7-8 are allowed a watch and two stud earrings in each ear only – no other studs are allowed. They are not allowed any other jewellery.
• Years 9-11 are allowed no more than two stud earrings in each ear. They are allowed one ring and one bracelet only.  Students are not allowed face or body piercings. Any items are worn at own risk and students will be required to remove all jewellery for PE.
• No make-up should be worn in Years 7 and 8.  Nails should be ‘natural’ i.e. no varnish or acrylics for any student in any year group.  Make-up worn in Year 9 and above should be subtle.  False eyelashes are not allowed.  Students with excessive amounts of make up on will be asked to remove it.
• Hair should be of a sensible length, style and natural colour (at the discretion of the academy). Extremely short razor lines cut into the hair or non-natural colours are unacceptable.
• Students need a rucksack style bag large enough to carry A4 books and files.  

Indoor Sports Kit - For lessons, electives and fixtures

Boys – navy or black shorts, King Alfred’s Logo navy PE top (from September 2024, all new Year 7 students must wear the school’s logo PE top.  From September 2025, all existing years must wear the school’s logo PE top).   No hoodies, no zips, black or grey socks, plain trainers

Girls – navy or black shorts (that come down to the thigh i.e. Nike Pro size 13cm) or skorts, King Alfred’s Logo navy PE top (from September 2024, all new Year 7 students must wear the school’s logo PE top.  From September 2025, all existing years must wear the school’s logo PE top).  No hoodies, no zips, black or grey socks, plain trainers

• Plain navy blue (or black) sports leggings
• Plain navy blue (or black) tracksuit bottoms

Outdoor Sports Kit - For lessons, electives and fixtures

• Plain navy blue or black long sleeved under layer to be worn underneath PE top
• Navy blue/black plain outer garment fleece - no hoods, no zips.
• Plain navy blue (or black) sports leggings
• Plain navy blue (or black) tracksuit bottoms
• Plain navy blue (or black) cycling shorts (must come down the thigh i.e. Nike Pro size 13cm)
• Football boots are required for most outdoor activities.  However, we advise that you do not purchase them until your daughter/son is about to begin these activities (PE staff will inform them in advance). The PE department has a limited supply of boots which can be loaned if required.

Additional Sports Kit

• For swimming (Year 7 and Year 8 only) all students will require a swimming costume, a towel and a swimming hat. Boys are not allowed to wear long shorts in the pool and girls must wear a one-piece costume.
• Football boots are required for most outdoor activities. However, we advise that you do not purchase them until your daughter/son is about to begin these activities (PE staff will inform them in advance).  
• Gum shields – the PE department holds a stock of gum shields available to buy at a reduced rate.
• Shin pads – the PE department holds a stock of shin pads available to buy at a reduced rate.

Optional Items

• Navy blue outer garment with King Alfred’s logo (Unisex Fleece or Unisex Rugby Top)
• Navy blue matching panelled shorts with King Alfred’s logo. A ‘Skort option’ is also available.
• Mid-layer with King Alfred’s logo
• Base-layer with “King Alfred’s” vinyl on sleeve
• Navy blue Unisex ‘Drill/Splash’ Jacket with King Alfred’s logo
• Navy blue/black plain outer garment fleece

Health and Safety in PE

• Sports watches: In adherence to our Physical Education (PE) kit policy, students are permitted to wear sports watches, where safe to do so during class to track and monitor their physical activity levels and progress. However, it's important to note that students do so at their own risk, taking responsibility for the care and security of their personal devices.
• As part of our Physical Education (PE) kit policy, students are required to remove all jewellery and securely tie up their hair to ensure safety during physical activities.
• Students will be required to securely cover any permanent jewellery, including bracelets, to ensure safety during active participation in physical activities.

In Term 6, ‘Summer Order’ consists of the following uniform:

• Shirt (long or short) sleeved tucked into trousers, shorts or skirt
• Tailored trousers, tailored shorts or skirt
• Plain black leather shoes or ankle boot.

Blazers and ties will not need to be worn.

If the temperature becomes excessive then the Headteacher will reserve the option to allow students to wear PE kit.

This decision will be published within communications with parents.

Trousers and shorts should be smart and can include denim. Ripped, distressed jeans, sheer leggings, beach style shorts and ‘hot pants’ are not allowed.

Dresses and skirts must be of an appropriate length.  Any form of midriff baring tops, crop tops, strapless/bandeau tops, boob tubes and Bardot style tops worn off the shoulder are all considered inappropriate for the school environment, and are not allowed.

Appropriate shoes must be worn. Sliders and flip flops are not allowed.