The school rename process has involved some visual changes and this has included the introduction of a new school uniform.
Personal presentation is important and we want to make sure that every student develops a sense of pride in how they present themselves whilst at school so that they are prepared for the world of work beyond school.
To make these changes as smooth and stress-free for parents/carers and students as possible, we have decided the following:
- Only the new intake of year 7 students will be required to wear the full new school uniform from September 2024.
- For current students, existing blazers and other items of uniform with the old logos on can be replaced with the new ones as your child grows out of them.
To help you understand the impact that these changes will have on you and your child, please see the Q and A sections below.
Following the school’s successful move to join the Community Schools Trust, we are no longer affiliated with The Petchey Foundation. Our new school name and re-brand reflect that change and mark the beginning of a new journey for our school as The Excelsior Academy. Our uniform is, therefore, changing to bear the new school name and logo. Our uniform standards and expectations remain unchanged.
The full uniform is changing, including blazer, trousers, skirt, jumper, tie and PE kit.
However, this will take place over a transitionary period of two years. Therefore, students who join us in Year 7 in September 2024 will be expected to wear the full new school uniform.
Current students who will be in Years 8 - 11 in September 2024 can continue to wear the existing uniform and replace the old uniform with new uniform as they grow out of it. It is expected that all students will be wearing the new uniform after a period of two years.
Year 7 - new school uniform as follows:
- Blazer: navy blazer with The Excelsior Academy logo, must be worn at all time
- Shirt: plain white shirt/blouse with collar, must be tucked in and top button done up.
- Tie: The Excelsior Academy tie for Y7
- Jumper (optional): grey jumper with The Excelsior Academy logo and blue trim
- Trousers - grey, tailored, regular fit (no denim, coloured pocket zips). A plain black or grey belt should be worn to ensure trousers are worn correctly.
- Skirt - plain grey, knee-length, pleated. Recommended pleat style can be seen with our uniform provider. It must not be rolled up.
- Socks or tights: plain black/navy
- Shoes: plain black leather school shoes, providing adequate protection and support (no casuals, fabric, canvas, trainers, sandals, pumps, ‘work type’ shoes e.g. Dr Martens boots, high heels, boots, coloured laces, coloured stitching)
- Coat: plain black, to be removed in the school building (no leather, suede, denim, hoody, sweatshirt, sports top, body warmer or gilet)
- Hijab, Abaya (cotton), Prayer Cap, Turban, Patka: plain Navy/Black. Headbands may be worn but must be plain black without decoration or bows.
- The Excelsior PE Kit: navy polo shirt with The Excelsior Academy logo; plain navy shorts, Tracksuit bottoms with The Excelsior Academy logo, plain black sports socks, plain black trainers; navy long-sleeved training top with The Excelsior Academy logo (optional)
Year 8 - Year 11 - existing uniform until as follows:
- Blazer: TPA blazer with logo, must be worn at all times.
- Shirt: plain white shirt/blouse with collar, must be tucked in and top button done up.
- Tie: TPA tie, worn to the waist.
- Jumper (optional): Plain black v-neck jumper, no logos.
- Trousers: plain black, tailored, regular fit (no denim, coloured pocket zips). A plain black belt should be worn to ensure trousers are worn correctly.
- Skirt: plain black, knee-length, pleated, or tartan, until replaced. It must not be rolled up.
- Socks or tights: plain black or navy only.
- Shoes: plain black leather school shoes, providing adequate protection and support (no casuals, fabric, canvas, trainers, sandals, pumps, ‘work type’ shoes e.g. Dr Martens boots, high heels, boots, coloured laces, coloured stitching)
- Coat: plain black, to be removed in the school building (no leather, suede, denim, hoody, sweatshirt, sports top, body warmer or gilet)
- Hijab, Abaya, Prayer Cap, Turban, Patka: plain black.
- Abayas: must be black non-see-through cotton.
Sixth Form - uniform expectations remain unchanged. Please see the sixth form pages of this website for more information.
Sept 2024 -
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Year 7 only in the new uniform.
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Years 8 - 9 can purchase the old uniform, or transition to the new uniform in full. Optional at this point.
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Years 10 -11 should purchase existing uniform items if replacements are required and where stocks allow.
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Sept 2025, Year 7 and Year 8 will be required to be in the new uniform. Optional for Years 9 -11.
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Sept 2026, All years required to be in the new uniform.
We will update you when the new uniform is available to purchase.
Our goal is to gradually phase out the current uniform over the next two years, allowing parents/carers a longer period of time to purchase new uniform items so that it doesn't all have to be purchased in one go.
