School Uniform

Uniform should comply with our clear uniform code at all times. We want pupils at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy to be proud and to feel part of our community. The dress code applies both within school and on the journey to and from school. Fashion statements with regards to students’ dress or appearance are unacceptable. If in doubt, parents and carers should contact the school before any decisions are made. 

Below is a guide to our uniform requirements: 

  • Grey blazer branded with St. Joseph’s Logo.
  • School Tie (blue and gold diagonal strip) fastened up to the neck properly and worn at a reasonable length.
  • A plain white shirt which buttons to the neck and is tucked in at all times.
  • Plain black formal school trousers.
  • A plain black drop-waisted skirt with box style pleats. Our expectation is that skirts are worn at knee length.
  • Black opaque tights OR black /dark grey socks.
  • Plain black formal school shoes. We would also recommend that parents get their child shoes that will cover their whole foot for the extreme weather if they are walking to school in snow/ slush-type conditions.
  • Outdoor coats should be dark in colour and fit for purpose.
  • School bag: Every pupil should have a bag to carry books, school planner and equipment to and from school every day and pupils should be properly equipped for every lesson.
  • Water bottle.

The full uniform policy can be found on our Policies page.

The following items can be purchased from a wide variety of shops and supermarkets:

  • A plain white shirt.
  • Plain black formal school trousers.
  • A black drop-waisted skirt with box style pleats.
  • Optional plain V neck black knitted jumper.
  • Optional plain black belt.
  • Plain black formal school shoes.
  • Tracksuit bottoms with St Joseph’s logo or plain non-branded black jogging bottoms.
  • Black leggings with St Joseph’s logo or plain non-branded black leggings.
  • Quarter-Zip long sleeve top with St Joseph’s logo or plain non-branded royal blue quarter-zip long sleeve top.

Pupils must be dressed properly in full school uniform:

  • Jewellery is not allowed and will be confiscated for collection at the end of the school day by the pupil: wrist watches are allowed, but not smart watches with access to messaging and internet services.
  • School supports the work of many charity organisations, however charity bands will be classed as bracelets and therefore not allowed to be worn.
  • Haircuts which are extreme, or unnatural or hair dye are not permitted. No lines in eyebrows.
  • Make-up is not allowed for students in years 7- 11.

School Equipment

As part of our continuing drive to raise standards and achievement, Pupils must carry an equipment pack which enables full participation in lessons. The equipment is critical to ensuring that pupils are fully prepared to learn and can present their work to the highest standard.  We expect they to ensure that their pack is always equipped with the basic equipment outlined below. 

Items required:

  • Pens – (2 x Black and 2 x Green).
  • Pencil.
  • Ruler – 15cm
  • Protractor.
  • Rubber.
  • Scientific calculator.
  • Pencil case to hold equipment - Pencil cases must be clear to conform to examination regulations.

In addition to the table above students must always have the following with them throughout the school day:

  • Pupil planner.
  • Independent reading book.
  • Students who continually fail to arrive with the correct equipment will be issued sanctions in line with the school behaviour policy.

Lost Property

We strongly recommend that students do not use or bring expensive items to school with them. All uniform and equipment, including bags and coats, should be named to allow us to identify individual items which look similar, or are identical to other students’ items.

Should your child lose their belongings, we recommend that students check in the following places for Lost Property which has been handed in:

  • Student Reception.
  • PE Office.

While we do our best to reunite lost items with their owners, we are unable to take responsibility for any unnamed items are unlikely to be returned.

At the end of each academic year any remaining lost property which has not been collected will be donated to a local charitable cause.