Uniform & Equipment - Leigh Academy Tonbridge

At Leigh Academy Tonbridge, we are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school. Our school uniform plays an essential role in identifying them not only as members of the whole academy community but also their individual colleges too. We believe that a smart appearance is an increasingly important aspect of modern life as it does help a person to display an air of self-confidence and a sense of respect. The academy aims to prepare students for a successful life and so an emphasis on taking pride in one’s own appearance is an essential part of the educational process. The academy has a clear uniform policy which helps to enhance the purposeful and successful climate of the academy.

The academy Uniform and Equipment Policy also creates a unity of spirit where there is no distinction between students in terms of wealth or background and supports our belief that personal appearance does affect standards of behaviour and therefore academic performance.

All clothing MUST be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

As our students are loaned a Chromebook (for all classwork, homework and revision) and all text and exercise books remain in class, we no longer use lockers. Student bags should only contain minimal items including their Chromebook, pencil case, note paper and a packed lunch, if appropriate. They will need to bring the relevant kit for PE and any after school clubs

We have sourced school uniform that we feel are of good quality but also that is affordable. All uniform can be purchased from our supplier Brigade via their website. We recommend the standard grey trousers / pleated knee length grey skirts on sale in major suppliers such as Marks and Spencer and Sainsburys. Multipack white shirts can also be purchased from these retailers. Some second hand uniforms items may be available for sale. For further information, please contact the academy directly.

Click here to go to Brigade’s website

Year 7 - 9
Year 10 - 11

Uniform

All students are expected to wear the following uniform:

Blazer (specific college trim – Delphi: Gold; Lyceum: Teal; Olympia: Silver)
Tie (specific college colours)
White shirt
Steel Grey formal trousers / pleated knee length skirt (to be worn on or below the knee)
Black shoes (see visual guide below)
With skirts, please wear black, white or grey ankle socks or tights (no patters or logos)
With trousers please wear black or white or grey socks
Branded School Jumper – optional for colder weather (does not replace Blazer)

Students must have the Leigh Academy Tonbridge branded school backpack, clearly named.

A protective Chromebook case is also essential.

PE Kit

School branded PE t-shirt / polo shirt
Navy, unbranded shorts
Navy, unbranded jogging bottoms
unbranded blue or black leggings
Sports socks
Appropriate footwear (trainers for lessons on the 3G)

The following are also optional:

School branded PE Zip Top
School branded navy sports leggings
Plain navy skort

Equipment

Students must have the Leigh Academy Tonbridge branded school backpack.
Academy issued Chromebook
Pencil Case
2X Black/Blue Pens
2X Green Pens
Pencil
Ruler
Eraser

Coloured pencils
Scientific calculator (Casio FX-83GTCW)
A compass
A protractor
Pencil sharpener
Glue and scissors (optional)
A reading book

Additional Information

Sweatshirts – No sweatshirts or hooded sweatshirts are permitted.
Hair Colour and style must be appropriate for school. No extreme colours or styles.
Jewellery – a watch and plain round or gold or silver stud earrings – two plain studs are permitted in the lobe of each ear (no diamante or hoops) are permitted. No studs or rings in any other part of the body.

No other jewellery is permitted unless for medical reasons.
Discreet make-up is allowed.
No nail varnish in any year.
No acrylic or any other fake nails.
No fake eyelashes.