School Uniform
Students that arrive at the Academy without the correct uniform will be sent home to change into the correct uniform.
Students are allowed to wear one pair of plain stud earrings. No other facial piercings are permitted.
All uniform is available from our supplier.
Our Uniform is available from:
W: www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk
T: 020 8544 5440
Unit 5 Mitcham Industrial Estate, Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AP
Uniform List
- Burgundy Blazer with Academy Badge
- Grey V-neck Academy Jumper (optional)
- Academy Tie in correct Year group colour *
- Charcoal grey or black school trousers/skirt
- White shirt
- Students must wear formal black shoes
- Plain black socks or tights
- Plain dark outdoor coat
Tie colours:
From September 2021:
Year 7 is maroon/burgundy tie
Year 8 is black tie
Year 9 is red tie
Year 10 is green tie
Year 11 is navy tie
Religious head coverings should be plain black
Not Acceptable
- Hoodies or Baseball Caps
- Non-uniform jumpers and cardigans
- Any type of boot
- Large jewellery
- Extreme Hairstyles
Listed below is the expected PE kit for all students at the Academy;
PE kit
- St Mark’s logo black polo shirt
- Plain black shorts
- St Mark’s logo tracksuit bottoms/track top
- White sports socks
- Black football socks
- Sports Trainers
- Hair band (Students with longer hair)
- Gum shield (necessary for Hockey and Rugby)
- Shin pads (necessary for Hockey)
Please note that under no circumstances will the following be appropriate for PE lessons at the academy;
- Hoodies
- Lycra or skin tight leggings/shorts
- School shoes
- Blue or grey shorts/bottoms
Item |
Description |
Further information |
Blazer |
St Mark’s Academy blazer |
To be worn with sleeves at full length and with original buttons. |
Trousers |
Grey or black tailored trousers |
No denim, lycra or decorations. To be worn full-length. |
Belt |
Plain black |
No oversized buckles. |
Skirt |
Black, formal style, knee or calf length |
To be demure and not shorter than knee length. |
Shirt |
Plain white traditional school shirt |
To be tucked in at the waist, with sleeves worn at full length and securely buttoned to the neck. No fitted blouses. Logos or designs from undergarments not to be visible. |
Tie |
Year colour |
To be worn with a closed knot at the collar with the logo visible beneath the knot. Clip-on ties to be worn securely over a fastened top button. |
Jumper |
St Mark’s jumper |
Optional. No other tops or hoodies are permitted on site. |
Tights |
Plain black |
No fishnets or patterned tights. |
Socks |
Plain black or white |
No other colours or patterns. |
Shoes |
Plain black, polished leather shoes suitable for office wear. |
Plain black leather upper, stitching and sole. No coloured laces or stitching. No fabric shoes. No suede shoes. No trainers. No hiking boots. No boots above ankle height. |
Coat |
Sensible outdoor coat |
Year 7 to wear plain black only. Plain black is preferred for all other years. To be worn outside only. |
Bag |
School bag |
Plain black is preferred. Must be large enough to carry usual range of books, planner and equipment. No carrier bags, handbags or pouches. |
Hat |
No hats permitted on site at any time |
Caps are not allowed |
Scarf |
Plain black only |
Only headscarves worn for religious reasons are permitted in the buildings. |
There is an expectation that all students bring the correct PE kit to all PE lessons without fail. If a student is injured or unwell they are required to bring a note and their kit. They will be taking on a different role within the lesson so that they avoid any further injury. They will still be expected to change into their kit and will be involved in the lesson in an alternative capacity to ensure that they continue to make progress.
Mobile Phones, MP3 Players, Smart Watches and Tablets:
Whilst the Academy accepts that mobile phones and other electronic devices are now part of everyday life, we strongly discourage students from bringing them to school.
The Academy has banned electronic devices (including mobile phones) as they disrupt learning, hamper student progress and can cause conflict.