It is important that students return this week in smart uniform, which they wear with a sense of pride. We, therefore, believe it is timely to remind families of our uniform and equipment expectations.

Our Academy uniform consists of the following items:

  • Farnley Academy V neck, grey jumper with purple striped border.
  • Striped, purple/grey school tie with correct house colours.
  • Plain white classic collar shirt.
  • Plain black or charcoal grey tailored trousers.
  • Black or charcoal grey knee length ‘A’ line skirt.
  • Black socks.
  • Plain black belt
  • Plain black leather/ leather-look type school shoes.
  • Hijabs – Must be black.
  • Year group lanyard

In addition, students should have the following equipment with them on a daily basis:

  • 2 x Black Pens
  • 2 x Pencils
  • 1 x Purple Pen (Pink is not permitted)
  • 1 x Green Pen (Dark green only)
  • 1 x Ruler
  • 1 x Rubber
  • 1 x Glue Stick
  • 1 x Black Non-permanent Whiteboard Pen
  • 1 x Scientific Calculator (Required: CASIO FX-83GTX & FX-85GTX)
  • 1 x Pocket English Dictionary (Required: Collins Pocket School Dictionary) 1 x Reading book for years 7 to 10
  • 1 x Pocket French / Spanish / German Dictionary (Required: Collins Pocket School Dictionary) *Only required where a language is being studied.

We would also like to remind students of the following:

  • Top buttons must be fastened, shirts tucked in and ties should be tied correctly and pulled up to the top button. Sleeves should not be rolled up.
  • Excessive make-up should not be worn. For clarity, appropriate make-up is allowed and is defined as: foundation (appropriate to the student’s skin tone), black or brown mascara which should be worn discretely and a small amount of neutral eye shadow if desired. Eyeliner, blusher or bronzer is not to be worn.
  • Students are encouraged to wear a coat; however, this is not part of the academy’s uniform. Coats are to be removed on entering the buildings and placed in bags.
  • Hoodies / Sports tops are not permitted to be worn anywhere on the school site.
  • Students are allowed to wear a watch (no smart watches or fitbits), one discreet ring per hand and one earring per earlobe – small stud only. Students are not permitted to wear necklaces or bracelets /scrunchies/ bands (other than for faith reasons); however, students are allowed to wear one charity band on their wrist.
  • Hairstyles should not reflect the extremes of ‘youth culture’. Hair colouring must be subtle and in natural colours – no pinks, reds, blues, two tone colour patterns or dip dye.
  • False nails are not permitted, and nails must be natural in colour. False eyelashes are also not permitted.

To support students in a successful return to school, uniform checks will be completed on student’s entry into school, every morning. Where a student’s uniform does not meet the expectation outlined above, the pastoral team will make contact with parents / carers so that any issues can be resolved. If you require any support in purchasing uniform or equipment ahead of your child’s return to school, please complete a Supporting Achievement Form.