Uniform & Equipment

School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school, supporting effective teaching and learning. School uniform helps to:

instil pride;
support positive behaviour and discipline;
encourage identity with, and support for, the school ethos;
ensure children of all races and backgrounds feel welcome;
protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way;

Uniform Requirements

Blazer - Black blazer with Kempston Academy logo
Black V-neck jumper with Kempston Academy logo (Optional)
Plain white shirt - Plain white cotton/polyester shirt, short or long sleeve with a collar that can be buttoned closed (no patterns or colours). Shirts must be worn tucked in at all times.
Year group tie - Available via MCAS school shop or school uniform supplier. This tie design will follow pupils through the year group and so there is no need to purchase yearly.
Plain black trousers - Full length black straight plain trousers. (skinny trousers/leggings/jeggings are not permitted). Trousers with zips, buttons or embroidery as decoration are not acceptable.
Plain black pleated skirt - Knee length, no wraparound with no slits. Fabric should be cotton or poplin type, not shiny or clingy or crinkly.
Shalwar Kameeze’s are permitted. Guidance on the appropriate wearing of these is available from the Pastoral Team.
Religious headscarves are permitted in black or navy. Guidance on the appropriate wearing of these is available from the Pastoral Team.
Dark grey or black socks (plain, dark tights are an alternative for girls)
Black low-heeled leather shoes with no logos, laces should be black. Trainers are not permitted.

All items of uniform apart from the blazer, tie and optional jumper are available from supermarkets, there are links to their online uniform pages below:

Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/clothing/school-uniform

Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/clothing/school-uniforms/c:812482/

Asda: https://direct.asda.com/george/school-uniform/D10,default,sc.html

During periods of extreme weather, we will make temporary adjustments to the school uniform policy to ensure student comfort and well-being. These adjustments, which may include relaxing certain uniform requirements, will be communicated clearly and promptly to both students and parents.

The full uniform policy can be located here

PE Kit

Kempston Academy logo polo shirt
Kempston Academy logo mid-layer top (optional)
Plain black long sleeve top (small logo permitted) - no hoodies allowed.
Plain black shorts/skort (small logo permitted)
Plain black leggings or tracksuit bottoms (optional)
Plain black football socks
Suitable trainers or football/rugby boots.

All items of the PE uniform apart from the polo shirt and mid layer top (optional) should be available from supermarkets, there are links to their online uniform pages below:

Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/clothing/school-uniform

Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/clothing/school-uniforms/c:812482/

Asda: https://direct.asda.com/george/school-uniform/D10,default,sc.html

Uniform suppliers

Uniform & PE kit is available to order from Prestige Design and Workwear

01582 883222

Jewellery

No more than one of each of the following items:

Watch
Small ring
Bracelet (minimalistic)
Small necklace
Small pair of earrings
Any nose or eyebrow piercing must only have a small clear plastic retainer

General Appearance

The school applies a common sense approach to general appearance. This allows us to achieve a balance in our approach to hairstyles, hair colours, piercings and application of make-up. Whilst we do not prohibit specific “styles” of appearance outside of our uniform code we reserve the right to address/ prohibit anything we feel is excessive, inappropriate for the school environment or extreme. Hair should be of a natural colour without extreme highlighting and/or dyes. Any make up should be minimal and school appropriate. Piercings should be safe, subtle and discreet.

Uniform Recycling Scheme

Our school uniform recycling scheme offers a sustainable and supportive way for our community to thrive. We encourage parents and students to donate any used, good-condition uniform items that are no longer needed. These donations are then carefully sorted and made available to families within our school who may be facing financial hardship. This initiative not only promotes environmental responsibility by reducing textile waste, but also fosters a sense of community and ensures that all our students have access to the necessary uniform, regardless of their circumstances. To request school uniform items please contact vclayton@kempstonacademy.co.uk

Equipment

School bag (smaller handbag style bags are not adequate)
PE Kit bag - Available via MCAS school shop
Reading book (available from the library)
School books for the day
Pencil case - Available via MCAS school shop

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are not permitted to be seen or used around the school site as per our Mobile Phone Policy. Phones brought to the site must be switched off and inside a bag. The school accepts no responsibility for the loss or theft of mobile phones.

Stationery requirements:

- Pens (black & green)

- Pencils

- Rubber

- Ruler

- Compass

- Protractor

- Pencil Sharpener

- Scientific calculator

Learning Wallets

Every student receives a learning wallet to ensure they have all the necessary equipment for every lesson. Should replacement items be required, these can be easily ordered directly from our school shop via MCAS. We kindly ask parents/carers to regularly check their child's equipment to ensure it meets all requirements.

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