At The Birley Academy we have high expectations of our students’ presentation. We expect all students to arrive at school each day in full school uniform. Students at The Birley Academy wear their uniform with pride and know that they represent the academy while on site and travelling to and from the academy.
We ask that parents supervise the purchase of their child’s school uniform. If at any time parents are unsure whether an item of clothing or footwear is suitable, please contact the academy before making any purchase.
Where pupils are not in full uniform on arrival at the academy, they must exchange an item of personal property for the missing/correct item of uniform before proceeding to Registration.
All items with The Birley Academy logo can be purchased from Pinders . See the table below for more information and which items are allowed/not allowed.
All items with The Birley Academy logo can be purchased from Pinders. See the table below for more information and which items are allowed/not allowed.
If pupils forget their PE kit or bring an item that is not acceptable, they will be offered items from the spare kit box. All items in the spare kit box have been washed before use. If students refuse they will be sent to the lesson removal room.
Any items which are not allowed will be confiscated by staff at any point throughout the day. These are to be collected by students at the end of the day.
| Item | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Blazer | Academy grey blazer, badged with school logo from Pinders
Must be worn at line up each day Can be removed in lesson with teacher’s permission |
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| Tie | Clip or traditional from Pinders
Identical ties are available from some online retailers.
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Threaded
Graffiti |
| Trousers | Plain black, tailored trousers with zip/button waistband
Must allow for shirts to be tucked in |
Skin tight trousers
Leggings Jeans Jeggings Flared trousers Cropped trousers |
| Skirts | Plain black skirt
Must allow for shirts to be tucked in |
Extremely short skirts
See through/thin material |
| Shirts | Plain long or short sleeved white shirt with top button and collar
Shirts must be tucked in at all times Shirts must be worn with a school tie |
T-shirts
Football shirts underneath school shirt |
| Jumper | Plain black | Logos or embellishments |
| Tights | Plain black | |
| Shoes | Plain black polishable
Plain black polishable trainers (e.g. Nike AF1 or similar) Plain black canvas trainers (e.g. converse or similar) All shoes must have flat soles.
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Multicoloured/metallic large logos
Brightly coloured logo (e.g. Nike tick/Adidas stripes) Metallic strips on heels High heels or boots Stripes, logos, emblems, colours or coloured soles Soles with ‘Air bubbles’
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| Outdoor coat | Waterproof material | Non-waterproof hoodies or jackets |
| Kameez – optional religious attire | Plain black knee length dress worn with school blazer. School jumper can be worn as an addition. | |
| Abaya/Jilbab – optional religious attire | Plain ‘A line’ or straight design in black worn with school blazer. School jumper can be worn as an addition. | Embellishments of any kind |
| Shalwar – optional religious attire | Plain black narrow tapered trousers or school trousers | |
| Headscarves and turbans | Can be worn for students of religious cultures. Black, white, burgundy, navy blue or brown can be worn. | Bright colours – except when linked to religious festivals. |
| Makeup, nails and eyelashes | Minimal, natural make-up
Short nails (no longer than 5mm above fingertip) Natural colour (French tip permitted) Natural eyelashes |
Bright makeup
Heavy or obvious make-up, coloured lipstick or eyeshadow (students will be asked to remove if seen) Excessively false eyelashes |
| Jewellery | One pair of small plain stud earrings or small hoops (must be removed in PE, Dance, Drama classes)
One watch |
Any other jewellery
Septum, lip, eyebrow piercings must not be visible in school |
| Hairstyles | Smart | Excessive hairstyles e.g. patterns cut into hair, unnatural vivid colours Unsuitable bows |
| Bags | Fits A4 workbooks, school planner and other equipment |
Not allowed
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PE Kit |
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| Polo top | Academy branded available from Pinders | |
| Tracksuit bottoms | Plain black or navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings | Brand logos |
| Trainers | Good grip with laces | No pumps |
| Socks – outdoor | Plain navy-blue, knee-length games socks | |
| Socks – indoor | White sport socks | |
| Hoodie (Optional) | Academy branded available from Pinders | |
| Shorts (Optional) | Academy branded available from Pinders | |
PE Kit – Allowed
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PE Kit – NOT allowed
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We ensure that our uniform requirements are affordable at a reasonable cost, easily available and provide the best value for money. Many items are available from a range of high-street shops.
Branded uniform items which feature the academy logo can be purchased from Pinder’s Schoolwear:
Pinder’s Schoolwear
East Mall
Peak Square
Crystal Peaks
Sheffield S20 7PQ
W: https://pindersschoolwear.com/schools/248/BirleyAcademy
For more information on our school uniform, please read the academy’s school uniform policy on our policies web page.
We gratefully accept any items of good quality uniform that parents may wish to donate once their child has outgrown them. To donate items, please contact us or drop them off at Reception during term time.
We wash and use these items to support pupils who have attended without an item of uniform or who are new to the school and awaiting their uniform.
If pupils forget or purposely choose not to wear an item of their uniform, they will be expected to exchange an item of personal equipment (such as the incorrect shoes, mobile phone, house keys) for the correct item. This is to ensure the item is returned to the academy.
This will also be recorded on Go 4 Schools as pupils not attending in the correct uniform are not meeting our value of Respect.
Tutors will check each morning during line-up to ensure pupils are wearing appropriate uniform. There will be ongoing checks throughout the day by all staff, on corridors and classrooms.
If a student is not in the correct uniform, they will receive a sanction in line with the academy’s behaviour policy.
