Upper School Uniform
At Bournville Academy we believe in the importance of taking pride in our appearance and in representing ourselves and the Academy in a positive manner at all times, including on the way to and from the Academy.
We believe that wearing the correct uniform sets the standards for learning, conveys the positive image that the school warrants in the local community and also ensures that staff are able to focus their attention on students’ learning. In the same way many employers expect their staff to wear a uniform, we expect our students to wear the Bournville School uniform correctly each and every day.
UNIFORM STANDARDS
UNIFORM
- Non-branded standard black blazer (can be purchased from any shop)
- Bournville pocket badge for blazer (school will provide one free of charge)
AND/OR
- Navy long sleeved V-neck school jumper (must be branded with school griffin)
WITH
- Black school skirt OR black tailored straight leg trousers (no leggings, jersey skirts, denim, cord or skintight trousers). Skirts should be pleated from the waist and fall below the knee.
- White collared shirt
- Bournville tie
- Plain white, black or grey socks; or plain black or natural tights
- Jewelry: one stud in each ear lobe and one wristwatch only
- No facial piercings
- Make up to be kept natural and subtle, no false eyelashes
- Nails are to be a sensible length, we give permission for students to wear one nail polish colour of their liking. No acrylic nails.
- Only natural hair colour and no extreme haircuts
- Black shoes only– these should be practical and of a polishable material. Any branding or laces must be black.
GAMES AND PE KIT (any legacy kit is acceptable)
- School polo shirt – navy/cyclone blue (with logo) OR plain navy blue polo shirt
- Shorts – navy/black
- Unbranded tracksuit bottoms or leggings– navy/black
- Optional sports socks recommended for hygiene reasons
- Sports trainers
- Recommended – mouth guards and shin pads to protect against injury
- Black/navy baseball cap for protection from the sun during the summer months
- Water bottle recommended
‘We wear uniform to promote a sense of community and in recognition that we are all the same.’
Uniform Suppliers:
Our authorised uniform suppliers are:
Clive Mark
38-40 Poplar Rd
King’s Heath
Birmingham
B14 7AD
Telephone: 0121 444 7623
Kids Essentials
762 Bristol Rd South
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2NN
Telephone: 0121 477 0736
Please note the uniform standards have been updated for September 2023 for secondary – Click on link below for Upper School to view full details