Academy uniform must not be altered in a way that changes the style of the item.
Only plain black shoes are allowed to be worn with the uniform. No trainers, boots, pumps or canvas/fabric/suede shoes will be allowed. Heels should be no higher that 2.5 cm/1inch.
n.b. – If students are not wearing the correct footwear they will be expected to borrow a pair of shoes from the student information desk – the shoes will be treated with a hygienic spray after each use. Failure to wear the shoes provided will result in an exclusion (refusing a reasonable request).
Outdoor coats should be fit for purpose and have no large logos. Please note that hoodies, fur, denim and studded leather jackets are not allowed.
Outdoor coats should be removed at the entrance to the Academy buildings as outdoor wear is not permitted indoors.
Students require a school bag which can fit in an Academy planner and A4 workbooks.
We strongly recommend:
Where students change for Drama, please see below:
Where students change for Dance, please see below:
We strongly advise that students use a hard case to transport their instrument to and from the academy to offer the best possible protection for the instrument. The case must be clearly labelled with the student’s name. Students are responsible for ensuring their instrument is stored safely. The Academy will not be responsible for damage caused due to improper storage or unsuitable protection.
Tights must be plain black, opaque (not patterned) and a minimum of 40 denier. Nothing else should be worn on top or under the tights such as additional socks.
Nail polish and any type of false nails (including clear gels, acrylics, extensions, Shellac etc) are not allowed.
No jewellery is allowed except a wrist watch and a Medic Alert necklace or bracelet. Smart watches are not allowed in the Academy. If any student is thinking about having their ears pierced, or any other piercing, this should be done at the start of the summer holiday, as no student will be allowed to wear earrings or any other jewellery at any time.
Noticeable make-up is not allowed. Any make-up must be discreet. The decision as to what qualifies as discreet rests with the Principal and Executive Principal of the individual Academy. False eyelashes are not to be worn. Henna is not allowed.
Hairstyles and colour should be sensible.
Please check with your child’s Learning Manager before considering any dramatic changes to style or colour. No offensive patterns should be shaved into hairstyles. No scarves or bandanas are allowed (unless for religious reasons). Hair accessories can only be worn in the hair and must be black or Academy purple; hair bobbles cannot be worn on the wrist.
Key Stage 4 students studying Food Technology will require a cotton apron. The apron should be non- plastic and non-offensive, and can be purchased from high street stores.
All students will need a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber. A scientific calculator; we recommend Casio FX-85, a pair of compasses, a protractor and a dictionary would also be useful.
Uniforms can now only be ordered online.
To order uniform follow these simple steps:
STEP 1: www.trutexdirect.com
STEP 2: LEA Code: LEA00640SC
STEP 3: Place your order to be delivered to your home address.
The School Wear Centre in Mansfield stock Outwood Uniform, their address is:
64A West Gate
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 1RU
Tel: 01623 650782
2018/19 Trutex Uniform Event Days 2.45pm – 4.45pm – All parents are welcome to attend and order from any site.
Portland Wednesday 10th October
Portland Wednesday 20th March
Portland Wednesday 12th June
Portland Wednesday 28th August – 10am – 3pm in the main hall
and 3pm-5pm at
Valley Wednesday 26th September 2018
Valley Wednesday 30th January 2019
Valley Wednesday 27th March 2019
Valley Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Valley Wednesday 16th July 2019
Payment can be made by cash or card.
Year 6 Uniform Collection dates and times are:
Thursday 25th July and Friday 26th July 3pm until 5pm
We will provide a full uniform for all Year 7 students. Our uniform supplier, Trutex, will attend each of our primary feeder schools during June/July, to measure Year 6 students. If your child attends a non-feeder school outside of the Worksop area, you will receive an order form and covering letter by post. Please follow the instructions carefully and return your order form by the date specified in the letter.
Uniform packs can be collected from Outwood Academy Portland; details of which can be found above, when you can also exchange uniform which does not fit and place orders for any further items you may wish to purchase. However, we recommend that you order extra uniform at the beginning of the summer holidays, to ensure arrival before your child starts at the academy in September. Additionally, each student will require a pair of plain black shoes, along with some non-marking trainers for PE.
trutex DIRECT
Website: trutexdirect.com
LEA Code: LEA00640SC