Uniform and Equipment
Dress Code
To see our Uniform Policy and Expectations please follow the link.
Blazer: Newark Academy blazer purchased through Just Schoolwear only.
- Sleeves are not permitted to be rolled up and blazers must be always worn in the Academy building unless express permission is given.
- Students mus request permission to remove their blazer and, once permission has been granted. This must be placed over the back of chairs.
- In the Summer Term blazers must be brought to school and carried over their arm, until Sumer Term adjustments have been communicated by the school and will be weather dependent.
- Blazers must be worn as the compulsory item of uniform. Students should not choose to wear a jumper in lieu of their blazer.
Tie: Newark Academy tie purchased through Just Schoolwear only.
- Should a tie be lost or broken, pupils can borrow a tie for a period of one day and must seek to replace the tie.
Shirt: plain white shirt. Dress Code regarding shirts:
- Formal style, plain white with a stiffened collar
- Shirts should be smart and clean.
- They should be tucked into the waistband.
- Fitted blouses are strictly not allowed
- Coloured T-shirts should not be worn beneath the shirt
- Short or long sleeves are permitted
Skirts: Grey checked skirt. Dress Code regarding skirts:
- Compulsory grey checked skirt.
- Pupils electing to wear skirts should either wear black tights but noting that skirts should always be knee length.
- In hot weather the school may communicate that tights do not have to be worn, but skirts should remain knee length and not rolled, and socks should be above the ankle and not be sports socks or have bows or lace. Summer Term adjustments will be communicated by the school and will be weather dependent.
- Fashion belts are not allowed. Belts should be black, plain, and narrow with a discreet buckle. No fashion buckles are permitted
Trousers: black trousers. Dress Code regarding trousers:
- For all students, trousers must be of a formal cut
- Trousers should be full-length. Excessively flared or narrow/tight-fitting trousers are not allowed
- Trousers should be worn at the waist and with appropriate regard to a formal appearance
- ‘Fashion’ belts are not allowed. Belts should be black, plain, and narrow with a discreet buckle, and only to be worn with trousers that have belt loops. Fashion buckles are not permitted
Sweaters. Newark Academy sweater available from Academy School Uniforms. Dress Code regarding sweaters:
- Academy sweaters are optional additional wear. They are not to be worn instead of the school blazer.
- A V-necked Newark Academy jumper or V neck plain knitted black jumper (with no distinct logos) can be worn. No track suit tops or hoodies or sweatshirts.
- Jumpers should be smart and clean.
- Jumpers must not be rolled up or tied around the back.
- Cardigans are not permitted.
Shoes: black shoes. Dress Code regarding shoes:
- Formal style, plain polishable black shoes
- Stiletto/high heels are not allowed
- Canvas material boots/plimsolls are not allowed
- Footwear other than shoes is not allowed around the school. Alternative footwear for medical reasons must be discussed with the Crew Leader/Pastoral Leader/Head of Crew, who, if in agreement, will provide a note to that effect.
- During break time or lunchtime, trainers must be worn on the MUGA courts or field for sporting recreation. They should not be worn around the main building of the school and students must change into formal footwear before attending class.
- No logos or sports motifs are allowed on footwear
- If non-regulation shoes are worn to the Academy, a suitable pair of footwear will be issued on loan from the Pastoral Hot desk
- Only black socks are to be worn
Examples of suitable Academy shoes:
If you feel you need financial assistance with purchasing uniform or school equipment, please contact the school and ask to speak to your child’s Crew Leader, Pastoral Leader or Head of Crew.
Hair/Make up. Styled appropriately to a formal environment except for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. In such cases, this must be agreed on an individual basis between the parents and school.
Dress Code regarding hair and make-up:
- Hair not excessively gelled or braided
- Any hair colouring must be within a natural colour range
- No shaved heads, or shaved wording or patterns on the scalp
- In all cases, the school has the right to exercise its discretion about appropriateness of hairstyles and colouring
- Make-up must be discreet and natural
- Fake tan should not be used.
- Lipstick and painted fingernails are not allowed. Only Clear polish will be permitted and no artificial/false/gel nails.
- False eyelashes are not permitted
- Tattoos are not allowed.
- Jewellery - facial jewellery is not allowed. The following are the only accepted items of jewellery: wrist watches (not smart watch) and one stud earring in each ear. No rings or bracelets.
PE Kit:
- NA PE Polo shirt
- NA PE Hoodie
- Black football socks
- Plain Black football style shorts (no lycra Nike Pro shorts)
- Optional plain black tracksuit bottoms/leggings – (discreet branding only)
- Non-marking trainers for indoor
- Football/rugby boots for football/rugby (grass)
- No jewellery can be worn for PE activities (for health and safety reasons)
Equipment List
Equipment provided:
- Newark Academy PE draw string bag
- Mini whiteboard and whiteboard pen
- Pink and purple pen
Equipment to purchase:
A rucksack. Must fit an A4 folder/ring binder in.
A filled pencil case with the following equipment:
- Two black or blue pens
- Two pencils
- 15cm or 30cm ruler
- Rubber
Useful additional items
- Coloured crayons
- Highlighters
- Small glue stick
- Padlock for locker (number coded rather than key)
- Scientific calculator
The Exchange
We are delighted to announce we now offer a service to support our local community where pre-loved, good condition items of Newark Academy uniform can be donated, exchanged and acquired free-of-charge, by both existing students and students new to Newark Academy via ‘The Exchange’.
Request items from The Exchange*
*Subject to stock availability
Equipment List
At Newark Academy we use different coloured pens across subjects for peer/self-assessment and our ‘Reflect and Review’ activities. These are an important and regular part of your learning.
To further support your learning in lessons, you will be expected each day to have a rucksack of your choice and a reading book (library books available). If a reading book goes missing, you will be expected to purchase another or pay a bill towards the school’s property.
Below is a list of items that we will provide for you and a list of essential equipment that needs to be purchased and brought with you in September, as well as suggested additional items. This should make your school shopping trip a much easier task.
Equipment provided
- Newark Academy PE draw string bag
- Mini whiteboard and whiteboard pen
- Pink and purple pen
Equipment to purchase
A rucksack
A filled pencil case with the following equipment:
- Two black or blue pens
- Two pencils
- 15cm or 30cm ruler
- Rubber
Useful additional items
- Coloured crayons
- Highlighters
- Small glue stick
- Lock for locker (number coded rather than key)
- Scientific calculator