Pupils attending Abraham Darby are required to wear the school uniform. The school expects a smart standard of uniform at all times and requires all pupils’ ties to display 5 stripes in length. All shirts should have the top button fastened and should be tucked in at all times.
The official uniform supplier is: Baker & Son, 29 New Street, Wellington TF1 2LU. Parents are able to order items of uniform online at www.bakerandsonschoolwear.co.uk or by telephone (01952) 641897.
Compulsory Items for all pupils
- Blazer – dark maroon, single breasted, with insignia
- School Tie – in appropriate House colour
- Shoes – plain, black leather (or leather type), full shoe (no trainers, plimsolls, pumps, boots or sandals)
- Shirt – plain white, official school style, buttoned to the neck
- Pencil case – (transparent) containing, as a minimum: 2 pens, 2 pencils, a ruler, a rubber, pencil sharpener and a scientific calculator
- Water Bottle – House water bottles are available from the House Office in school
Girls
- Skirt or trousers – black knee length skirt or trousers, plain black, tailored (no leggings or black jeans)
- Socks – plain black
- Tights – plain black or neutral
Boys
- Trousers – plain black, tailored (no leggings or black jeans)
- Socks – plain black
Recommended items
- Rucksack or messenger bag – in school colour with insignia
- School jumper – plain, v neck with maroon and gold strip (long or sleeveless version). The jumper is optional for all years.
Further guidance
Outdoor Coats, Jackets and Rainwear – Coats, jackets and hooded tops are not permitted to be worn inside the school building. Coats, jackets and hooded tops should be removed and put away once inside the building, along with scarves, hats and gloves.
All articles of clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name (this helps to identify misplaced or lost items)
The Abraham Darby’s uniform and dress code policy and expectations for pupils (including the PE list) can be found by clicking on this link: www.abrahamdarbyacademy.org.uk/policies