PARENTS
Our updated uniform policy meets the latest Department for Education (DfE) guidance, ensuring it remains fair, affordable and consistent for all students and parents/carers.
The way that students dress is important to create a smart, disciplined and purposeful academic environment, and as role models to promote the public image of Bourne Academy in the wider community.
At the start of every term, students are issued with a ‘Strike Card’ to ensure our uniform standards are maintained. Any uniform infringements may result in detention or isolation depending on the infringement.
Please note that it is extremely important for all items of uniform to be labelled.
If families are experiencing particular financial difficulty, the school may be able to assist with the provision of uniform as necessary. Please contact the school for further details.
School Uniform
The school uniform consists of:
SLAT logo/branded items:
- Black blazer with Academy badge: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms. To be worn at all times on the school site unless specific permission has been given by a member of staff.
- Academy Year group tie: Available ONLY from the ParentMail shop or Nationwide School Uniforms. Students keep the same colour tie in each year at school.
- Black trousers with SLAT Trust emblem: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms.
OR - Black skirt with SLAT Trust emblem: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms. Must be no shorter than 5cm above the knee and no longer than 10cm above the ankle. Skirts must NOT be rolled over at the waist.
Non-SLAT logo/branded items:
- Plain black V-neck jumper/pullover: This must be plain black and V-neck. A jumper/pullover is in addition to the blazer, not instead of a blazer. No cardigans, sweatshirts or hoodies.
- White shirt: Long or short sleeved, worn tucked in and all buttons fastened. No revere or button-down collars.
- Black leather effect school shoes: No trainers/pumps. No high heels. No sport makes. Black leather effect flat boots may be worn with trousers only.
- Socks: Plain black only. No stripes, colours or white sport socks. No sports logos. No trainer socks and no knee-high socks, or over the knee (socks must be visible above shoes).
- Tights: Flesh coloured or black. No socks to be worn over tights.
- Coat: Coat in dark colours preferred (not to be worn inside). From September 2026: Any coat suitable for travelling to and from school (no offensive logos).
PE Kit (effective to July 2026)
The PE kit consists of:
Compulsory items:
- White polo shirt with collar
- Rugby / Multisport top (available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms)
- Plain black shorts (no stripes, colours or cycling shorts)
- Trainers (with laces and non marking soles)
- Football boots
- Black football socks
- White sports socks (trainer socks are NOT permitted)
- Shin pads
- Mouthguard
Optional items:
- Plain black sweatshirt (round-neck with no hood)
- Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no stripes or colours)
- Plain black Skort
- Plain black leggings (must be worn under shorts/skort only)
- Plain black base layer (must be worn under tops or shorts only)
PE Kit (effective from September 2026)
The PE kit consists of:
Compulsory items:
- White polo shirt with collar
- Plain black shorts (no sports stripes, colours, large logo or cycling shorts)
- Plain black rugby top or Plain black sweatshirt jumper
- Football boots
- Plain black football socks
- Suitable trainers
- White sports socks (trainer socks are NOT permitted)
- Shin pads
Optional items:
- Plain black joggers/bottoms (no stripes, large logos or colours)
- Plain black Skort (thigh length only)
- Plain black leggings (must be worn under shorts/Skort only)
- Plain black base layer (must be worn under tops or shorts only)
- Plain black hoodie (this cannot be worn during Rugby lessons)
- Mouthguard
Hair Style
- No unnatural colours or contrast colourings are permitted and no shaven lines in hair.
- Discreet hair accessories only (dark colours only).
Jewellery / Make-up / Other
- A single small stud or small sleeper (Huggies) may be worn in each ear lobe, not in the cartilage.
- One ring on each hand is allowed but must be discreet.
- One bracelet or charity bracelet is allowed but must be discreet.
- No facial/alternative body piercing jewellery is acceptable.
- One plain necklace may be worn (not to be seen).
- No gel nails, acrylic or nail varnish (even natural colours).
- No make-up (including fake tan) in Year 7 and 8. Year 9, 10 and 11 subtle make-up only.
- No false eyelashes or lash extensions. No lines/slits in eyebrows.
- No fashion belts.
- Any religious head covering should be plain.
Uniform supplier
Our uniform supplier is Nationwide School Uniforms.
Parents/carers can purchase the uniform online from www.nationwideschooluniforms.co.uk or you can visit their shop at:
Nationwide School Uniforms
Vale Road
Spilsby
Lincolnshire
PE23 5HE
The SLAT logo/branded items (school blazer, school tie and school trousers or skirts plus PE Kit where specified) must be purchased from Nationwide School Uniforms. All other items can either be purchased from Nationwide School Uniforms or from any high street / retail shop.
Preloved and Secondhand Uniform
All schools in our Trust welcome donations of good quality wearable items of old uniform to be taken directly to school reception. These will be listed on ParentMail. We do not have the facilities to launder the items, so we kindly ask that any donations are clean.
We rely on donations to make it a success. Thank you.