Uniform & Equipment

Northern Education Trust believes that students learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and are dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.

A consistent academy uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the academy and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all students, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.

Our uniform policy lays out the measures taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy; to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all students; and a uniform that is affordable and the best value for money for the academy and students’ parents/carers.

Students must wear full academy uniform at all times when they are within the academy or on an academy visit, unless otherwise stated.

A copy of our academy uniform policy and uniform checklist including PE kit requirements can be found in the links below.

Please see below a letter regarding changes to school uniform from September 2026.

Update on School Uniform Policy - May 2026

Equipment

We expect that students always bring the following items into the academy:

• A suitable school bag
• Need to Know book
• Planner
• Books (supplied by the academy)
• Stationery – Pen, pencil and ruler

Uniform

Uniforms prices and purchase information can be found on the uniform link below:

Boys and Girls Year 7-11

Compulsory:

• Black blazer with school badge. Blazers should be worn at all times around the academy; blazers can be removed in lessons.
• White shirt – Please ensure that the shirt/blouse is not open neck and has a collar with top button attached (as available from ASDA and Tesco)
• Plain black shoes – (no training shoes, no timberland boots, no boots, no shoes with other colours across)
• Black tie (provided free September for year 7 new intake and midterm transfer students) *Replacement ties will incur a cost of £7.45.
• Black trousers for both boys and girls. Skinny fit trousers are not allowed.
• Black Tights – All students must wear tights and must ensure that they are plain black with no pattern.
• Bag – All pupils are expected to bring a bag to school to carry books and equipment safely around the Academy.

Optional:

• Black V-neck Jumper with school badge
• Girls can choose to wear a plain black skirt just above knee length

PE Kit

Compulsory:

• Manor Academy PE top
• Black PE shorts
• Black socks
• Indoor training shoes
• Outdoor football boots (with moulded studs not exceeding 8mm)

Optional:

• Midlayer sports top (MCA logo)
• Black leggings
• Black tracksuit bottoms

These can all be purchased from Trutex.

Replacement Uniform

All replacement uniform can be purchased online from Trutex.