Our Uniform
A uniform designed by students
At Bolder Academy we want our students to be proud of their school and to be ambassadors for it. Wearing the uniform is part of this, as well as reducing anxieties about what they need to wear to school on a daily basis.
It will be at the school’s discretion whether shoes and earrings comply with our school uniform policy. We ask parents/carers to respect and support the school’s decision.
Our uniform can be purchased from:
School Bells: 48 Bell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3PB.
Telephone: 0208 577 6656
Website: www.schoolbellsuniforms.co.uk/secondary-schools/bolder-academy.html
Uniform Expectations
Students should have the following uniform which will be checked by staff.
- Blazer
- Tie
- Bolder trousers or skirt
- White shirt, tucked in
- Black shoes (no trainers)
- PE kit on days that students have PE
- Blue or black coat- no hoodies
The following are permitted in school:
- Light makeup (no false eyelashes)
- Multiple earrings (only studs)
- Discreet bracelets and necklaces (allowed under uniform as long as they cannot be seen)
- Short false nails
- Pale nail polish (bright colours will not be permitted)
The following are not permitted:
- Nose studs
- False eyelashes
- Trainers (unless students have medical evidence)
- Boots
- Hoodies, denim jackets and sports jumpers/sweatshirts
We strongly urge any new piercings to be done during the summer holidays as this allows them to heal. The school will not accept the excuse that the hole will close up. Piercings (other than studs in their ears) will need to be removed; we will not allow clear piercings or for them to be covered with plasters.
Jewellery and hoodies will be confiscated by staff and handed to reception. Items can only be collected at the end of the day on Fridays or the last day of term.
If a student is not in the correct uniform, they will be issued an L2 detention by their tutor. If students are in trainers without medical evidence, or unable to rectify nails and/or eyelashes, they will be placed in Internal Exclusion until their uniform is rectified.
Application for Uniform Grants
If you are on a low income, and need support in purchasing the school uniform, you may be entitled to a Uniform Grant. Please apply directly by filling in the document that can be found by following this link: Application for School Clothing Grant
Please email the completed form to office@bolderacademy.co.uk or handing a completed physical copy to Reception.
Equipment
We want all of our students to make the most of the learning opportunities on offer and this means being well equipped. Students should be equipped with:
- A school bag - The Bolder Academy bag can be purchased from School Bells uniform shop.
- A pencil case: including blue, black, and green pens, pencils, a ruler, glue stick, maths set, scientific calculator, rubber and sharpener.
- A reusable water bottle. Cans and ‘energy drinks’ are not allowed.
- Football boots when required for PE.
- Reading book.