School Uniform and Equipment
Uniform Update
In light of the proposed national changes to school uniform guidance regarding branded items, MARK Education Trust has carried out a full review of uniform expectations across all our schools. As part of this process, new uniform requirements will come into effect at Uplands Academy from September 2026.
These updates ensure our uniform remains affordable, accessible and sustainable, while continuing to reflect our high standards, expectations and core values.
Changes from September 2026:
From September 2026, the following uniform items will be updated for students at Uplands Academy:
- Blazers will no longer be compulsory and will no longer be stocked by our supplier.
- An Uplands Academy jumper will become the required item in place of a blazer.
- A new black jumper with coloured piping and the Uplands Academy crest will be available.
- There will no longer be a dedicated Year 7 tie.
- All students joining the school will be required to wear the new Uplands Academy tie, which replaces the previous tie system.
- Existing Uplands Academy jumpers may continue to be worn, however new or replacement jumpers must be the updated version from September 2026.
To support families, current students may continue wearing their existing uniform next year, although all replacement items should follow the new style from September 2026.
All new Year 7 students and all other new joiners will be required to wear the updated uniform items from September 2026.
You can read the full uniform update here: Uplands Academy Uniform Update
Further information and a full Uniform & Equipment Policy, including images and detailed requirements, will be published in Term 6.
School uniform gives a sense of belonging and pride in the school whilst also ensuring equality amongst students. In addition, a smart appearance contributes positively to the students' attitude to work and study; it also significantly influences how the school is perceived by the general public.
We would like parental support in ensuring that all students come to school correctly dressed. If your child is asking to wear something that is not listed as allowed, please remind them of the school expectations.
If a student is incorrectly dressed, we will endeavour to lend him or her uniform. Students in the wrong uniform, or with items of uniform such as a blazer, missing, may have to stay with their tutor until they are wearing correct school uniform.
If your child has a medical issue that means they need to wear trainers, then we will need a medical note. In this instance, trainers should be plain black and without logos.
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Second-Hand Uniform Provision
Our school works with a local charity shop Celia Hammond Animal Trust who sell second-hand Uplands Academy school uniform. Parents/carers are also invited to donate their child’s uniform when they no longer need it to the charity shop.