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In consultation with parents and students, an Academy uniform has been developed that is inexpensive, easy to care for, smart and functional. The wearing of this uniform is compulsory as it is an important symbol of belonging, self-discipline and pride in the Academy.
The academy items that are branded, either compulsory or optional, are available from First4Uniform in Lancing High Street, and via their website here.
Other than the Academy jumper and PE t-shirt, all other compulsory items can be purchased from an online or high street retailer of your choice, taking note of specific requirements such as skirt length etc.
Second-hand uniforms are also available via the Lancing and Sompting Pre-Loved Uniform CIC, which currently operates from the retail shop, Fabric, in Lancing High Street every other Friday between 10.30am - 12.30pm.
There is also a Facebook Group for preloved SRWA uniform, please click here to join.
Academy uniform
All students from September 2025
All students will be expected to wear the branded academy jumper from September 2025, which is available from First4Uniform in Lancing.
School Uniform - Compulsory and Branded:
• Branded black Academy jumper – a black V-neck jumper with the Academy logo which can be purchased from First4Uniform in Lancing High Street.
• Academy tie - available in five colours to distinguish the Chapter that the student’s tutor group is aligned to.
School Uniform - Compulsory but not Branded:
• Black, tailored trousers (not ‘sports’, ‘cargo’ or ‘chino’ style) or black pleated knee-length skirt, or black tailored, knee-length school shorts
• White shirt, long or short sleeved
• Black, low-heeled, leather or leather effect school shoes. No boots, trainers or canvas shoes.
• Black tights, or plain black or white socks
PE Uniform - Compulsory and Branded:
• PE T-Shirt - a breathable crew neck t-shirt with white piping, which can be purchased from First4Uniform in Lancing High Street, in a loose fit or tailored racer-back fit.
PE Uniform - Compulsory but not Branded:
• Plain black shorts / leggings / tracksuit trousers, non-branded and with no logos
• Football boots suitable for a 3G pitch/AstroTurf (no flat soles, or metal spikes)
• Shin pads
PE Uniform - Optional:
• Academy PE training top (branded) - please note that no other jumper may be worn for PE
• Academy PE training trousers (branded)
• Academy PE sports leggings (branded)
• Academy PE training shorts
• Academy PE leggings
• Coolmax purple trim sports socks
• Academy Sports Bag
In addition, there are some specific expectations, as set out below:
Jumpers:
• No other jumper may be worn except for the black, branded V-neck Academy jumper. If any other type of jumper or hoodie is worn in school, this will be confiscated.
Bags and coats:
• A strong waterproof bag, which is large enough to contain all of the compulsory equipment
• A coat for inclement weather, which must fit over the jumper, and only be worn outside. No other items (e.g. hooded sweatshirts) are permitted as replacements for a coat or school jumper.
Hair colour, piercings, jewellery and make-up:
• Hair should be of a natural colour
• No extreme hairstyles or hair accessories
• No facial piercings, other than one set of small stud earrings, which can be worn on the ear lobe. Any other piercings will be required to be removed immediately, irrespective of whether this will mean that the piercing will close.
• No other visible body piercings
• No ear stretchers
• Make-up should be kept to a minimum and be natural looking
Please note: the Academy reserves the right to insist on the removal of any false eyelashes or false nails that are likely to interfere with a child’s participation in lessons and/or pose a health and safety risk, or that are considered unsuitable or inappropriate for school.
Equipment:
The following equipment is compulsory and should be carried every day:
• Yondr phone pouch, if your child is bringing their mobile phone to school
• Pencil case
• Black pen (x 2)
• Pencil (x 2)
• Green pen
• Whiteboard pen
• Pencil sharpener
• 30cm ruler
• Rubber
• Pair of compasses
• Protractor
• Scientific calculator (Casio FX-83GTX recommended)
• Colored pencils
• Glue stick
• Scissors
Sixth form dress code
We don’t have a uniform in sixth form and we try to be as flexible as we can.
The dress code is “look smart, sensible choices” so you need to think about what you choose to wear and whether it would be suitable in the professional workplace. It gives you great training for the future, whether that is for work now or for later in life.
