Uniform
At Ormiston Venture Academy it was highlighted in our Outstanding Ofsted report that ‘Students wear their uniforms with pride’.
We ensure the highest of standards to enable us to focus on the conversation of learning and your childs education. It is this focus that enables our students to achieve so highly and realise their full potential.
Uniform Guidelines
Blazers: Must be approved Ormiston Venture Academy Blazer. Blazers must be worn at all times, both indoors and outdoors, whilst at the Academy. In the case of warm weather, students may request to remove their blazers while in lessons. In extremely warm weather, students will be informed that they may travel around the Academy without their blazers or wear PE uniform as an alternative.
Tie: Ties must be approved Ormsiton Venture Academy ties and should be worn at all times by the boys.
Jumpers: Must be approved Ormiston Venture Academy jumpers should be worn under blazers in cooler weather at all times, but may be removed in cases of warm weather at the students’ discretion. No other jumoers or hoodies should be worn underneath blazers.
Shirts: Boys shirts must be white, button up shirts. These may be purchased at any retailer. Shirts are required to be buttoned up to the top, so please ensure a comfortable fit when purchasing.
Blouses: Girls are to wear a v neck blouse ( not a colllared shirt) these can be purchased from our uniform supplier.
Shoes: No trainers may be worn at any time (excluding PE) at the Academy. Only proper, all black school shoes may be worn, with no visible branding of any kind. Girls may wear black ‘dolly’ shoes, but they may not have any embellishments (glitter, gems, etc.) or any other colour on them. No exceptions will be made to this rule without a doctor’s certificate. Notes from parents/carers will not be accepted.
Trousers: Trousers can be purchased from Harrisons School Wear or an alternative supplier ( example below) but must be grey (Black or dark grey will not be allowed)
Skirts: Skirts can be purchased from Harrisons School Wear or an alternative supplier ( see example below). They need to be at least knee length, pleated and grey (black and dark grey will not be allowed) and may not be ‘rolled up’ to achieve a shorter length.
Belts: Only black belts with plain buckles are allowed.
Socks: Socks should be plain black, plain grey or plain white. Girls may wear black or skin-colour tights with skirts. These may not be patterned in any way. Alternatively, girls may wear short socks, which must be plain white, plain black or plain grey. No knee socks (over or under the knee) will be allowed.
Jewellery: There is no jewellery allowed at the Academy. This includes earrings and retainers. As piercings normally take around 6 weeks to heal, please ensure that any new piercings take place at the start of the summer holiday, as they will not be allowed to remain in during school time. Any jewellery / retainers seen will be confiscated*
Make-up: Natural make up may be worn at the Academy. No bright colours or heavy application will be allowed.
Nail Varnish: Only natural nails will be allowed at the Academy. French manicures are acceptable provided they are not patterned or embellished. Nails are to be of a natural length for health and safety in practical lessons and activites within the academy.
Hair: No extreme cuts or colours, including two coloured hair, will be allowed at the Academy. Hair should be neat and tidy. Dyed hair must be of a natural colour (one tone). All hair accessories must be small in size and in school colours: red, black, white and grey are acceptable.
PE Kit: Students are responsible for bringing PE Kit to the Academy when necessary. Failure to do so will result in a sanction from the PE Faculty. PE kit consists of red Ormiston Venture polo top ( Must be approved Ormiston Venture Academy PE top), plain black shorts (non branded), red and black sock, and sports trainers not leisure trainers such as Vans or Converse. All of the kit is available from Harrisons.
Additional kit can be worn during winter and this consists of: plain black base layers worn underneath usual polo top and shorts. Girls are not permitted to wear tights but can wear black leggings. Or plain black jacket and tracksuit bottoms (no logos, stripes or coloured zips etc.). Students must still wear all parts of their normal kit. These layers are ‘additional.’
No mobile phones or electronic devices are allowed at the Academy. We understand that some students have these for travel to and from the academy so we apply that If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated*
*If an item is confiscated, it can only be retrieved by a parent/carer after the end of the Academy day. We will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items, and therefore encourage students not to bring these items to the Academy.