Our Uniform
At Great Park Academy, we pride ourselves on students being smart and ready to learn. Uniform allows all students to feel part of our community and it is important that we all follow simple uniform rules and have high expectations.
Please refer to the appropriate uniform items and policy for your child's Year Group and the All Students section.
Years 5–8 (lower school) Uniform
All children must wear one of our school coats purchased from Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.. For Years 5-8 this is our school navy reversible raincoat and/or our school navy outdoor fleece to and from school.
This is the only coat that is allowed to be worn for school and must be brought to school every day unless otherwise informed by us. We will not insist that school coats are brought to school after the summer half term break, but the decision as to whether or not your child does so is at your discretion. However, if children are to attend an out of school visit at any time (including local visits such as Gosforth Library), they must have with them their school coat or they may not be allowed to attend the visit.
If a child arrives at school not wearing the correct school uniform, he or she may face sanctions.
We expect children to come to school looking tidy and presentable. The wearing of jewellery is forbidden with the exception of a simple wristwatch. Please ensure that any ear piercings are completed at least 4 weeks prior to the start of school in September (to allow the piercing to establish), as the wearing of earrings is not permitted in school. False nails, gel nails and nail varnish are also banned.
We reserve the right to decide what is a reasonable style and colour of hair. No avant garde, e.g. shaved partings, stepped or patterned haircuts or shaved lines in hair, are allowed. If you wish for your child to wear religious head wear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue. If your child has medium/long length hair it should be tied back. Hair accessories should be neutral colours.
Mobile phones should be switched off and not be visible in school.
All Year 5-8 students require the following main uniform items:
- Navy reversible raincoat* with or without badge and/or the navy outdoor fleece* with or without badge.
- Navy polo shirt* with badge
- Navy round neck sweater* with badge
- Black school trousers or black school skirt which should be of a traditional school skirt design and must not be too tight or too short (round about knee length is acceptable)
- Black, plain, waterproof shoes (no logos, patterns or colour). Trainers are not permitted. Shoes with Velcro straps are fine
- Grey, black or white socks or plain tights (not patterned)
- School bags:
- Years 5 and 6 require a school navy backpack* with badge or any unbranded navy bag
- Years 7 and 8 may bring their own choice of bag that is suitable for carrying all required equipment for the school day
If pupils wish to wear religious headwear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue.
* These items should be purchased from our uniform supplier: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.
All Year 5-8 students require the following PE/sports wear items:
- Royal blue polo shirt* with badge
- Royal blue sweatshirt* with badge
- Any unbranded navy shorts or navy tracksuit bottoms or navy leggings or navy skort
- White sports socks or navy long sports socks (our outdoor contact games)
- Training shoes with non-marking soles (not leisure shoes)
* Items should be purchased from: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.
Long hair must be tied up with a bobble (not hair clips).
If pupils wish to wear religious headwear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended, e.g. shin pads and mouth-guards for contact sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
We reserve the right to determine suitability for school PE lessons.
Years 9-11 (upper school) Uniform
All children must wear the school black raincoat and/or the school navy outdoor fleece (purchased from our supplier: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.) to and from school.
This is the only coat that is allowed to be worn for school and must be brought to school every day unless otherwise informed by us. We will not insist that school coats are brought to school after the summer half term break, but the decision as to whether or not your child does so is at your discretion. However, if children are to attend an out of school visit at any time (including local visits), they must have with them their school coat or they may not be allowed to attend the visit.
If a child arrives at school not wearing the correct school uniform, he or she may face sanctions.
We expect children to come to school looking tidy and presentable. The wearing of jewellery is forbidden with the exception of a simple wristwatch. Make up must not be excessive and false eyelashes must not be worn. False nails, gel nails and nail varnish are also banned.
We reserve the right to decide what is a reasonable style and colour of hair. No avant garde, e.g. shaved partings, stepped or patterned haircuts or shaved lines in hair, are allowed. If you wish for your child to wear religious head wear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue. Upper school pupils may wear their hair down however medium and long length hair must be tied up for practical lessons. Hair accessories should be neutral colours
Mobile phones should be switched off and not be visible in school.
All Year 9-11 students require the following main uniform items:
- Black raincoat* with or without badge and/or the navy outdoor fleece* with or without badge
- Navy polo shirt* with badge
- Navy round neck sweater* with badge
- Black school trousers or black school skirt which should be of a traditional school skirt design and must not be too tight or too short (round about knee length is acceptable)
- Black, plain, waterproof shoes (no logos, patterns or colour). Trainers are not permitted. Shoes with Velcro straps are fine
- Grey, black or white socks or plain tights (not patterned)
- School bag:
- Years 9, 10 and 11 may bring their own choice of bag that is suitable for carrying all required equipment for the school day
If pupils wish to wear religious headwear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue.
* Items should be purchased from: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.
All Year 9-11 students require the following PE/sports wear items:
- Royal blue polo shirt* with badge
- Any unbranded navy shorts or navy tracksuit bottoms or navy leggings or navy skort
- Royal blue sweatshirt* with badge
- White sports socks or navy long sports socks (for outdoor contact games)
- Training shoes with non-marking soles (not leisure shoes)
* Items should be purchased from: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.
Long hair must be tied up with a bobble (not hair clips).
If pupils wish to wear religious headwear, it must be plain black, white or navy blue.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended, e.g. shin pads and mouth-guards for contact sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
We reserve the right to determine suitability for school PE lessons.
All Students
We reserve the right to determine suitability for school.
We ask for your co-operation in not allowing your child to wear denims, canvas trousers, jeggings or trainers for school. Plain, black boots can be worn only if the weather is poor during the winter. Please ask before you buy clothing items if you are in any doubt.
All clothes and personal property must be marked with the child's name - this makes finding lost items so much easier - and surprisingly most children do tend to lose things at some point in their school lives!
Additional items may be required for some extra curricular activities e.g. Football boots or mouth guards. Children and parents will be notified if these items are required.
Pre-owned Uniform
We encourage the donation of pre-owned uniform in good re-usable condition. This can be dropped off at the school and will then be distributed to families who request it.
Financial Support with Uniform Costs
If you are finding it difficult to purchase school uniform because of your financial circumstances we may be able to provide you with support. Please contact the school for further details and to submit an application. We will assess applications received based on individual circumstances.