What is acceptable school uniform?
This must be worn at all times when travelling to and from the academy and when moving around the building.
- Navy blue, emblazoned with the academy’s logo.
- The blazer can be removed in lessons and in the playground at break and lunchtime.
- Alternative jumpers/hoodies must NOT be worn.
- Navy blue V-neck jumper (only worn in addition to the blazer, not instead of)
- Skirts – navy blue, knee-length, straight A-line or pleated skirt of a suitable length for school, that is, no more than 5cm above the knee. Bodycon or tight fitting skirts are not permitted.
- Trousers/Shorts – navy blue trousers or navy blue tailored shorts.
- Boys and Girls – Plain white, long or short sleeved shirt. This must be buttoned to the neck and tucked in at all times.
- Must be worn at all times with a button to the neck collared shirt.
- Attenborough ties are navy with sky blue stripes.
- Seacole ties are navy with white stripes.
- The only acceptable footwear is plain, black, sturdy leather or leather-look shoes with wide flat heels.
- Platforms, sling-backs, open toe shoes, ankle-boots, mules, trainers and fabric shoes are not permitted.
- Coloured stitching, labels and laces are not permitted.
- Boys – Black, navy blue or dark grey socks;
- Girls – Plain black, white, or neutral ankle socks, long socks are not permitted. Plain black or navy opaque tights.
- During the winter months, students may wear a plain white (no other colours) vest top/t-shirt under their shirt/blouse.
- Black, navy blue or dark grey overcoat; only small discreet logos are acceptable.
- Not to be worn inside the building.
- Black, navy blue or dark grey. Not to be worn inside the building. No caps.
- Academy branded rucksacks have been issued to all students and are compulsory for all year groups. Replacement rucksacks can be purchased via SWI or Parent Pay.
- Black or navy blue. Large buckles displaying logos are not permitted.
- Boys – A watch with a plain strap.
- Girls – A watch with a plain strap; one pair of small studs, worn in the lower lobe of the ear.
- No other jewellery is allowed; no visible body piercing, including tongue studs, are allowed.
- Hair must be worn in a simple style and must not be unnaturally coloured.
- Haircuts must be no shorter than a number two; Mohicans, tram lines and indents are not allowed. As a general rule, straight line braiding is allowed.
- Patterned braiding is not allowed. Beading should be in Ebbsfleet colours white/blue/black/clear or a natural hair colour. Beads should be small and no more than 3 beads per braid.
- Extensions are allowed in natural hair colours only and hair must be able to be tied up for practical subjects such as PE and science/technologies.
- Make-up including fake eyelashes, fake tan, nail varnish or nail extensions of any kind may not be worn.
- Aerosol sprays and perfumes may not be brought to the academy.
- Electronic devices will be confiscated if they are seen on the academy site. Students are strongly advised not to bring these to the academy. This includes:
- Mobile phones
- Smart watches
- Any non-regulation clothing or accessories will be confiscated if they are worn on the academy site or in the local community.
- Confiscated items will only be returned at the end of the Half Term or after four weeks, whichever is sooner. There are no exceptions.