School Uniform

Summer 2025 Ordering Information

Ordering deadlines:

For home delivery, the deadline for ordering uniform is 4th August 2025 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 Can be 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.

PE Kit

Top	TCA t-shirt or plain navy blue alternative
Jumper	TCA ¼ zip or plain navy alternative
Bottoms	Plain black or navy blue shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms (small logo is acceptable)
	Long navy blue socks Shin pads Trainers (must be suitable for physical activity) Colder weather - layers may be worn underneath PE kits, hats and gloves are allowed, however if the gloves are not grippy for ball handling activities, they may need to be taken off.

Post 16 Uniform

Students in 6th Form are required to dress as role models

The SLT team & Head of sixth form have the right to advise if an item of clothing is inappropriate for sixth form.

If it is deemed to be inappropriate, you will be required to return home to change and return to school promptly.

Items of clothing that allow underwear to be seen will not be permitted.

Trousers/Shorts	Smart in appearance No Leggings/Jeggings/Sportswear/Combat trousers No cropped or ripped trousers. No chains, studs or accessories Smart tailored shorts of knee length are permitted No hotpants or cropped shorts
Skirts	Skirts must be worn at just above knee and be loose fitting No tube style/tight fitting/mini skirts.
Tops	Smart in appearance Shirt/tie/blouse/plain t-shirt/plain V neck/polo neck can be worn. No crop tops/ vest tops/off the shoulder tops/strappy tops No tops wearing slogans (front or back)/brand names/inappropriate comments
Jackets / Cardigans/Jumpers	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
Head Gear	Head gear is not permitted inside the school building, other than as part of religious observance. No caps, Beanies, Woolly hats, Bobble Hats No headphones Caps can be worn as part of a sport lessons in the summer term for sun protection
Lanyards	Lanyards are to be worn at all times

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.