Uniform & Equipment

Students at Ridgeway Academy are expected to wear full school uniform. The uniform is very smart and distinctive, and upholds the value we place on high standards at every level in the school. Students are proud to wear their uniform and are excellent ambassadors for the school.

Uniform & Equipment

All students in Years 7 to 11 wear school uniform. This is to encourage a sense of pride in Ridgeway Academy, discourage competition over dress and prevent students from wearing unsuitable clothes to school. We are aware a high standard of uniform has a positive impact on behaviour in school and on making a calm, purposeful working environment for all students. When students are dressed in the correct school uniform, they are positive role models for their peers and present a positive and impressive image of the school in the local community.

Student Learning Expectations

School Uniform policy (Summer term 2024)

General Appearance

• Students should look smart, clean and tidy at all times.

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times with top button done up and ties correctly tied.

• Tie and Blazer must be worn on site.

• Skirts must reach the top of the knees.

• Hair must be a natural colour and no extreme hair styles are acceptable.

• Make-up, false/gel nails and nail varnish is not to be worn by any student in school. Students will be required to remove make-up, false/gel nails and nail varnish.

On the grounds of health & safety, students must not wear any other jewellery, except for a watch. However, students who have pierced ears may wear one small stud (no sleepers) in each earlobe, but these must be removed for all PE lessons. NO other form of body piercings are allowed in school and will have to be removed. Should students wear jewellery this will be confiscated and placed in the school safe until the end of the day.

We ask that ALL items are clearly labelled with the student’s name. In deciding on the style of uniform the cost, availability and ease of regulation were very much in our minds.

NB: HOODIES / SPORTS JACKETS, TRAINERS AND BOOTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE CONFISCATED IF WORN

Items are all available from

Stevensons in St Albans
www.stevensons.co.uk01727 853262

or

Smarty Schoolwear in Hatfield
www.smartyschoolwear.co.uk 01707 263909

Girls’ Uniform

• Shoes: Black, leather or imitation leather.  No trainers or shoes that resemble trainers

• Plain black ankle socks (NO frills/lace, trainer or knee high socks)

• 40 or 70 Denier Tights Black

• Stitchpleat knee length black skirt with Ridgeway ‘R’ logo or Straight Leg Black trousers (NO jeggings/leggings)

• White blouse (long or short sleeved)

• Ridgeway Academy V-Neck Black pullover with badge (optional)

• Ridgeway Academy Girls Blazer Black

• Ridgeway Academy Red Tie

Boys’ Uniform

• Shoes: Black, leather or imitation leather.  No trainers or shoes that resemble trainers

• Plain black ankle socks

• Black belted trousers

• White shirt (long or short sleeved)

• Ridgeway Academy V-Neck Black pullover with badge (optional)

• Ridgeway Academy Boys Blazer Black

• Ridgeway Academy Red Tie

Games PE Kit

• Ridgeway Academy Unisex Polo Shirt Red/Black

• Ridgeway Academy Fitted Polo Shirt Red/Black (Girls)

• Ridgeway Academy PE Shorts Black

• Ridgeway Academy Track Pants Black (Optional)

• Ridgeway Academy Sports socks

• Ridgeway Academy Midlayer Black/Red (Optional)

• Ridgeway Academy Skort Black (Girls)

• Ridgeway Academy Leggings Black (Optional)on-marking Trainers

• Football boots

• Shin pads

• Gum shield / mouth guards (recommended)

School Bag

It is essential all students should have a bag strong enough to protect their books and belongings from damage and the weather.

Equipment

The school provides textbooks, exercise books, file paper, resources and a personal student area for work that can be accessed from school or from home. There are other items of equipment, however, which parents are expected to provide.

General

All students will need essential items of equipment which will be checked regularly by the Form Tutor:

Stationery Shop

The following stationery/equipment is available to purchase via Wisepay:

• Pens

• Pencils

• 2B Art pencils

• Glue stick

• 15cm Ruler

• 30cm Ruler

• Erasers

• Pencil Sharpeners

• Protractors

• Highlighters

• Clear Pencil Case                            

All purchases are made from Student Services.