To view our Uniform Policy please visit our Policies page.

Here at Joseph Leckie Academy, our students wear their uniform with pride.

The Academy uniform is available from Clive Mark School Wear in Walsall, CC Uniforms of West Bromwich (click here for pricing) and Crested Schoolwear of Walsall. Many items of uniform, such as shirts, skirts, tights, trousers and shoes, can be easily sourced from other suppliers, such as supermarkets.

The Academy Badge and Tie (for years 7 - 11) are only available for purchase from the Academy.

The uniform items listed below are compulsory, unless otherwise stated. Students are expected to wear this uniform during all seasons.

P.E. Kit Information

Examples of Acceptable and Unacceptable Uniform

Blazers:  Blazers are compulsory and must be always worn, unless permission is given by the class teacher to remove in lessons or, if during social times, students are engaging in physical activity. Outdoor tops must not be worn in place of a blazer or underneath a blazer. Blazers must be always worn and not carried or tied around the student’s waist. The Principal will notify students when blazers and/or ties may be removed, such as during periods of hot weather. On designated no-blazer days, outdoor jackets or jumpers must not be worn in place of the blazer and shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Footwear: Students must wear plain black, leather-type shoes (without logos) as part of their formal uniform. Footwear should be low-heeled and suitable for school, offering adequate protection in wet weather. Plain black boots may be worn under trousers, provided the trouser covers the boot, but are not permitted with skirts. During snowfall, waterproof or leather boots may be worn. Trainers, canvas shoes, and pumps are not allowed. If a student arrives in unsuitable footwear, Parents/Carers will be contacted, and the student may be loaned a pair of school shoes to be returned at the end of the school day. Exceptions will only be made if Parents/Carers have informed Academy staff of a genuine reason preventing the student from wearing school shoes.

Trousers and Skirts: Students must wear plain black, hard-wearing school trousers or skirts. Leather, denim, jeggings, leggings, and combat-style clothing are not permitted. Trousers and skirts must not feature studs, zips, logos, or be clingy/stretchy in fit. See-through skirts, leggings, pop socks, and knee-length socks may not be worn with skirts.

Ties and Shirts: Ties must be properly tied with the emblem clearly visible. Any ties that have been defaced will be removed, and a replacement must be purchased from Reception. Shirts should be neatly tucked in at the waist.

Lanyards and ID Badges: These must always be worn around the neck and be visible. Any lost or defaced lanyards/ID badges must be purchased through Arbor.

Extra items: A plain warm outdoor coat may be worn over the blazer but not in place of the blazer. A small logo/brand/badge is permitted. Winter hats, scarves and gloves should be removed on entering the building. Sports tops, denim, leather/leather look jackets, hooded tops (zipped or otherwise), fashion jackets, sweatshirts, baseball caps, flat caps and durags are banned and will be confiscated if seen on the Academy site.

Parents/Carers will be informed via Class Charts if an item has been confiscated.

Personal Appearance

Make-up: Discreet make up is allowed. Nails must be kept short for health and safety reasons. False nails (gel or acrylic) and varnished are not permitted, False eyelashes should not be worn at any time. Parents/Carers will be contacted and asked to arrange to have such items removed.

Hair: The Academy does not permit extreme hairstyles. Excessively bright or unusual colours or any extreme contrasts in shaving of a student’s hair/tramlines or slits shaved into eyebrows are not permitted. Hair accessories should be discreet and plain in colour. Large hair accessories such as bandanas or large flowers/bows are not allowed. Jewellery: For health and safety reasons, students are discouraged from wearing jewellery to the Academy, and the Academy is not responsible for any lost items. Students may wear one simple ring per hand, one plain or discreet bracelet per wrist, and a single stud in each ear lobe. A small, single stud is permitted in the nose, but no other facial piercings are allowed. Following an ear or nose piercing, a plaster must be worn for 10 school days, after which a retainer is required. Chains must be kept under the collar. Items displaying political messages, slogans, or ideology are not permitted.

Any banned items or those exceeding the stated limits will be confiscated if seen on the Academy site, and Parents/Carers will be notified via Class Charts.

Jewellery: For health and safety reasons, students are discouraged from wearing jewellery to the Academy, and the Academy is not responsible for any lost items. Students may wear one simple ring per hand, one plain or discreet bracelet per wrist, and a single stud in each ear lobe. A small, single stud is permitted in the nose, but no other facial piercings are allowed. Following an ear or nose piercing, a plaster must be worn for 10 school days, after which a retainer is required. Chains must be kept under the collar. Items displaying political messages, slogans, or ideology are not permitted. Any banned items or those exceeding the stated limits will be confiscated if seen on the Academy site, and Parents/Carers will be notified via Class Charts.

Length of key items: trousers must be full length and long enough to meet the student’s socks without leaving a gap.  Ties should be full length so that they end just above the student’s waistline. Skirts should be long enough to reach at least just above the student’s knee, as a minimum length. Shirts should be long enough so that they can be comfortably tucked in around the waist at all times.

Phones:  should be turned off / silent and be out of sight at all times on Academy site.  Phones / earphones will be confiscated if seen between 8.30am & 2.50pm and will incur a 60 minute detention.  After school use is prohibited on site and detentions will be issued for non-compliance / repeat issues when asked to put away.

Please note that failure to follow the Academy uniform policy may result in parent / carer support to rectify the issue.  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, due to the speed and change of trends / fashions. Further categories / sanctions may be applied at the Principal’s discretion.