Uniform

Uniform, PE Kit and Equipment

City Academy Norwich takes great pride in its uniform and the appearance of our students. Please ensure that you wear the correct Academy uniform at all times.

Our official uniform suppliers is Stevensons Schoolwear.  You can order online here:  Stevensons

Or you can visit their shop in Norwich

Address: 62 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3AD

Phone: 01603 622355

Email: norwichbranch@stevensons.co.uk

 

Compulsory Uniform

  • Academy blazer Year 7 –  with green trim**
  • Academy blazer Year 8-11 –  current/legacy blazer available to purchase from the Academy
  • Academy green school tie 
  • Academy rucksack or holdall – Year 7 only
  • Black tailored trousers (no jeans, leggings or jeggings) or black straight skirt (knee-length) **
  • Smart Black shoes (no trainers, canvas, boots)  Accepted shoes within the Academy from September 2019

Optional

  • Academy jumper

Compulsory PE Kit

  • Year 7 –  Academy green polo shirt**
  • Year 8-11 – Academy white polo shirt
  • Black shorts
  • Plain black sports leggings
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms
  • Suitable indoor/outdoor footwear
  • Shin pads and gum shield

Optional PE Kit

  • Academy rugby shirt**
  • Academy fleece**

**Must be purchased from our official uniform supplier, Stevensons.

For Year 8-11 – we have a limited supply of legacy uniform at the Academy which can be purchased at a reduced cost.

IMPORTANT: it is essential to label clothes with the name of child – particularly blazers and rucksacks/holdalls

Equipment

  • School bag
  • Pen
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Rubber

Speak to your Progress leader in confidence if there are financial or other problems that prevent you from having the correct uniform or equipment.

Hairstyle

  • No extreme hairstyles or inappropriate hair colours will be allowed.  Hair should be natural in colour, pattern and style.

Makeup

  • Discreet makeup may be worn if it is naturally coloured
  • Nail varnish and nail extensions are not permitted

Piercing and jewellery

  • All facial piercings are prohibited
  • One pair of small ear studs only in the ear lobe (i.e. no hoops, drops, spikes or stretchers)
  • Any piercings beyond one small stud in the ear lobe must have a clear retainer
  • No rings, bracelets or necklaces

Mobile phones

Students may bring their mobile phones and smart devices into the Academy. However, it is their responsibility to look after them. Mobile phones and smart devices must be kept out of sight in bags and not used by students during the Academy day. This includes lesson times, break, lunch, before the start and at the end of the day.  If a student uses their mobile phone during these times it will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day, following a C4 detention.