Uniform

At Whitworth Park Academy, we believe that school uniform is important in ensuring that children, whatever their background or circumstances, feel an equal part of the school community. We also believe that a smart, well presented uniform indicates a willingness to comply with school rules and is good preparation for learning.

The governors fully support the School Uniform Policy (please see the Policies and Procedures webpage) and require the Headteacher or his representative to be the final arbiter in all matters to do with uniform, dress and appearance. Parents/Carers and students are advised to consult with relevant Pastoral Managers if they are considering uniform, dress or appearance changes that might conflict with school policy.

Compulsory School Uniform

School uniform is supplied by Michael Sehgal and Sons Ltd. Order our school uniform here.

• Tie

Whitworth Park Academy school tie. All students in Years 7-11 will wear the school tie which is black with a light grey stripe. 

• Pullover

Grey school long sleeved pullover* (optional), or school slipover* (optional) 

• Blazer

Whitworth Park Academy blazer embroidered with school logo. 

• Shirt

White shirt – long or short sleeved. It is an expectation that all shirts will be tucked in with top button fastened

Sport shirts are unacceptable.

• Skirt

Whitworth Park Academy school skirt or black school trousers. Black Trutex skirt is the only skirt that can be worn at the school.  

• Bag

School bag suitable for A4 books/files

Please see below guidance regarding school trousers: 

Plain black trousers must be of a standard school tailored style without splits, contrasting zips, belt buckles or other adornments.  The following are unacceptable: Denims, cotton or canvas jeans, leggings, skinnies, ski-pants or stretch fabrics. 

Regular trousers need to be purchased for the correct width (not Slim or Skinny).  

Trousers should not state stretch material as these are not suitable for school trousers. 

• Socks / Tights

Plain socks or tights.  Tights must be plain black only (no patterned tights permitted). Either tights or socks must be worn, but not both.  Socks must be grey, black or white without patterns.

• Footwear

Plain black shoes must be worn. No trainer type shoe will be permitted. Footwear must be sensible and appropriate to school wear (this excludes high heels, trainers, hiking boots, flossies, canvas shoes, plimsolls or other leisure shoes with visible logos, or any other inappropriate footwear) 

• Hair Styles and Colouring

Added hair colours must be natural – not bright or contrasting. Hair braiding is only acceptable without beads or accessories. Close shaved head (e.g. no shorter than a No. 2), patterns or patches cut into hair or eyebrows and hair extensions are not acceptable. Extreme haircuts such as Mohicans are also unacceptable.

• Makeup and Nails

Makeup must be subtle. The definition of ‘subtle’ lies with the Headteacher or his arbiter.  Nails must be kept hygenic, a safe length and not have nail polish on or acrylic nail extensions. This is for health and safety reasons.

• Jewellery and Valuables

Students are allowed to wear one plain ring, a wrist watch and plain stud earrings (one in each ear), which may have to be removed for Health and Safety reasons during certain lessons. No other jewellery should be worn. We recommend that jewellery brought into school never exceeds a value of about £20. The school cannot accept any responsibility for the loss of valuables.

• Stud earrings must be plain, gold or silver in colour and be no more than 5mm in diameter, (studs of other metals, precious stones, etc., or ear stretchers, are unacceptable.)
• Students are totally responsible for their jewellery.
• Teachers will not look after students’ jewellery.
• Facial, nose, tongue and body piercings or tattoos are not acceptable

PE Kit

School PE kit is supplied by Emblematic. Order our PE Kit here.

Physical Education Kit Information

• Students must bring PE kit to every PE lesson, even if excused. Depending on situation students may be asked to get changed and assist with the lesson, not as a performer but as an official.
• If a student is excused from PE, parent/carer should phone or email the school/PE teacher.
• Students require the following for WPA PE kit:
• A WPA t–shirt
• Students have a choice to wear WPA track suit bottoms, WPA leggings, WPA shorts.
• WPA black football socks (worn with shorts)
• WPA tracksuit top (optional)
• Students can wear black base layers in winter months, but must have the correct WPA kit over the top.
• Trainers
• Football boots (optional, suitable for both grass and 3g pitch).
• Shin pads and Gum shield (optional, when appropriate).

Equipment Expectations 

To ensure that children are prepared to maximise every moment in learning, they are expected to have the following equipment. Equipment will be checked by the Tutor each morning in Line-Up and PM Tutor Time. 

• Whitworth Park Academy planner 
• Pen 
• Green pen 
• Pencil 
• Ruler 
• Pencil case 
• School bag