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
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Black - Slim/Straight Fit/Flared/Bootcut. |
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. |
Tie: |
TCA branded tie worn at all times, full length to cover all shirt buttons. |
Footwear
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Plain black shoes: Flat heeled. 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) |
Facial Piercings: |
One small discrete nose stud. |
Make Up |
Must be discrete and natural. No strip lashes. |
Nails |
Nails should be natural/neutral tone/colour. |
Nails of significant length |
Exceptionally long nails are a safety concerns and worn at your own risk. |
Hair Style |
Hair styles must be suitable for the Academy environment. |
Hair Colour |
Hair colour should be suitable for the Academy environment. |
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.