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School Uniform

Summer 2025 Ordering Information

Ordering deadlines:

  • For home delivery, the deadline for ordering uniform is TBC at the very latest to guarantee delivery for September.

The availability of all sizes for orders placed after this date cannot be guaranteed.

Order Information

Thomas Clarkson Academy uniform can be ordered online direct from our supplier. Please note that delivery to school is not currently available.

Click here to view the new parents' guide to the online ordering system.

School Uniform Guidelines

Our ethos and expectations  

Thomas Clarkson Academy expects all students to adhere to and wear the full Academy uniform applicable to their age group. The wearing of our distinctive uniform gives pupils a sense of ‘belonging', helps foster pride in the Academy and stops pupils coming to school in inappropriate clothing or footwear.

Our standards at TCA are high and it is these standards that deliver the amazing culture, behaviour and results that we celebrate each year. We ask for parents/carers to give their full support in helping us to achieve our high standards.

Y7-11 Uniform Expectations: September 2025-2026

Trousers

 

Black - Slim/Straight Fit/Flared/Bootcut.
No Leggings/Jeggings/Jeans/brushed cotton/Sportswear/Combat trousers
No Cropped trousers

Shirt 

Formal, Plain white, long enough to be worn tucked into the trousers.

Blazer 

An Academy blazer with the academy logo is compulsory for all pupils.

Blazers are to be consistently worn. An announced “No Blazer Day” allows blazers to be removed.

Blazers are not to be carried around the Academy.

Jumpers 

It is individual choice if a jumper is worn, it is intended for the colder months.

Jumpers are not an alternative to the Academy blazer.
If worn they must be:
Plain black or With TCA logo
Round or V neck that does not sit higher than the shirt collar
Sweatshirt material or Knitted
No Sports branding or Logos
No Hoodies
No ½ Zips/Full Zips
No Sports jackets

Tie:  

 TCA branded tie worn at all times, full length to cover all shirt buttons.

Footwear

 

 

Plain black shoes: Flat heeled.
Plain black trainers: Black sole, Black laces.

No Coloured logos
No Coloured stitching
No Boots
No FlipFlops/Sliders/Crocs
 

Please Note: Protective shoe covering will be offered if footwear is considered a risk in the DT classrooms.

Socks/Tights 

Black or White ankle socks.
No Knee high or thigh high socks
No Ribbons/Bows/Lace/frills/Diamante embellishments on socks

Jewellery: 

Stud earrings (one stud in each ear)
No hoops/droplets/dangling/Bars/Stretchers or large fashion style earrings
One ring
One watch
One bracelet, worn discreetly and removed for PE and DT lesson
A necklace can be worn inside of the school shirt and removed for PE & DT

Facial Piercings: 

One small discrete nose stud.
No hoops, studs, bars, chains, cuffs in the nose
No septum piercing
No lip piercing
No cheek piercing
No eyebrow piercing
No tongue piercing

Make Up 

Must be discrete and natural.

No strip lashes.

Nails 

Nails should be natural/neutral tone/colour.
No Neon colours/Gemstones/significant nail art.

Nails of significant length  

Exceptionally long nails are a safety concerns and worn at your own risk.
If damage is caused by a person wearing false nails, they will be expected to have the nails removed.
Participation in PE is mandatory. If the length of the nails prevents participation, you will be expected to have them removed.
Engagement in practical subjects, Art, DT, Food Technology is mandatory. If the length of the nails prevent participation, nails will be expected to be removed.

Hair Style 

Hair styles must be suitable for the Academy environment.
Students must always look presentable and tidy.
Elaborate patterns shaved into the hair, or excessive use of gel/spray to maintain an elaborate style will not be accepted.

Hair Colour 

Hair colour should be suitable for the Academy environment.
Hair that is dyed a colour that could not be grown naturally, will not be permitted. Incorrect coloured hair will be expected to be returned to a suitable colour with urgency and where possible worn tied up until a natural colour is returned.

School Bag A suitable school bag, large enough to carry all equipment as well as PE kit is needed.


No baseball caps are allowed on site.

Post 16 Uniform Expectations:
September 2025-2026

Trousers/Shorts

Smart in appearance.
No Leggings/Jeggings/Jeans/brushed cotton/Sportswear/Combat trousers.
Smart tailored shorts of knee length are permitted.
No hot pants or cropped shorts.
Skirts Skirts must be worn at just above knee length and be loose fitting.
No tube style/tight fitting/mini skirts.
Tops Shirt/tie/blouse/Plain t-shirt/Plain V neck/Polo neck can be worn.
No crop tops/ vest tops/off the shoulder tops.
No tops with slogans/brand names.
Jackets/Cardigans & Jumpers Jackets/Blazers/Cardigans can be worn.
No sportswear (unless linked to your subject, TCA Branded)
No sports jackets/branded logo tops
No denim jackets
No hoodies or zipped hoodies
Footwear Trainers/formal shoes/ankle boots can be worn
No knee or thigh high boots
No flip flops/sliders/crocs
Hair Colour

Hair colour should be suitable for the Academy environment.

Hair that is dyed a colour that could not be grown naturally, will not be permitted. Incorrect coloured hair will be expected to be returned to a suitable colour with urgency and where possible worn tied up until a natural colour is returned.

Purchasing Uniform

Certain items are available to purchase through our uniform supplier — all other items can be bought in supermarkets/High Street shops etc.

Working with families from our school community we have identified suitable trousers for girls, available from well known retailers. This is because parents shared with us that sometimes retailers sell girls school trousers which don't meet our expectations.

Because not all the recommended examples from retailers have shops in the local area we keep examples of all recommended trousers in reception and you are welcome to come and view them.

We check links regularly, but if you find any of these items are out of stock, please inform us as we endeavour to keep this list updated.

If ordering online is a problem, please get in touch so that we can support you with your purchases.

School Tie

Students also wear a tie of their Learning Community colours. A video showing how to tie your tie correctly is available below.