Here at Joseph Leckie Academy, our students wear their uniform with pride. The Academy uniform is available from Clive Mark School Wear in Walsall, Clemmy's of Darlaston and Crested Schoolwear of Walsall.

P.E. Kit Information

Examples of Acceptable and Unacceptable Uniform

Personal Appearance and Uniform Policy: Years 7-11

The Academy uniform should be worn properly at all times, including between home and the Academy.

Make up:  fake tan, false or painted nails, false eye lashes are not permitted.  Students in Years 9-11 may wear light / discreet make up.

Hair:  the Academy does not permit high fashion or extreme hairstyles.  Any unusual patterns or shapes in the hair.  Hair should not be of unusual / unnatural colours.  Discreet tints / highlights of one other natural colour are permitted. Items such as Alice bands / hair bands should be plain black and worn only if holding the hair in place; rather than as a fashion accessory. No other adornments to be worn in the hair.

Shoes:  should be “sensible” for all aspects of the Academy day and site, should be black, and protect the foot.  Shoes should be low heeled and free from motifs / designs.  For snowfall, appropriate footwear such as waterproof or leather boots may be worn.  Plain black boots may be worn under trousers if the trouser meets the ankle, so that the boot is not visible.  Boots may not be worn with skirts. 

Coats & hats:  sports tops, denim, leather / leather look jackets, hooded tops, fashion jackets, sweatshirts, baseball caps, flat-caps, do-rags and any other unsuitable clothing should not be worn on site.  Such items will be confiscated and handed to Head of Year to follow up with the student / parent / carer.  A warm outdoor / warm coat (not hoodies or sportswear) may be worn over the blazer but not in place of the blazer.  A small logo / brand / badge is allowed.

Jewellery:  no jewellery other than one pair of small studs (no hoops / bars) in the ear lobes only, one simple ring per hand and one bracelet / watch should can worn.  No facial or body piercings are allowed due to student safety.  A plaster is allowed for 10 school days immediately following a piercing only.  A retainer must be worn after this period.  Banned items will be confiscated on first sight and handed to Head of Year.  No large / sovereign type rings permitted.  The Academy does not permit any items in school that carry political messages / slogans.  Any items considered to promote a particular ideology or political message may not be worn or displayed. 

Trousers:  must be black fabric (ideally hard-wearing) and not overly tight, or of stretchy material.  Leather, denim, jeans, jeggings, leggings, combat trousers, amongst others, are not allowed.  School trousers should not require studs, zips, or logos and should not be very short, pedal pusher styles.  Black socks should be worn with trousers.

Skirts:  to be black and worn no higher than the knee (or a few cm above).  Shorter skirts, or those that are very tight / do not allow free movement / see-through material are not permitted.  No leggings under skirts.

Ties:  must be clean, not be defaced in any way and must be tied properly, with the appropriate emblem showing.  Ties that have been defaced will be removed and a new tie will need to be purchased the following day from reception. 

Blazers:  must be worn at all times, unless given permission for it to be removed by the class teacher. In hot weather the Principal will inform students if blazers may be removed for the day.

Shirts:  should be tucked into trousers / skirt and top button closed with tie covering.  Badges are required for blazers.

Phones:  should be turned off and be out of sight at all times, anywhere on Academy site.  Phones / earphones will be confiscated if seen and handed into reception, for parents/carers to collect after school.

Please note that failure to follow the Academy uniform policy may result in your child being sent home to correct the situation.  Please ensure that all items of clothing are labelled with your child’s name. Expensive items should not be brought into the Academy and should remain at home. 

This is not an exhaustive list and any decisions made about uniform will be at the Principal’s discretion.