Uniform
We believe good standards of dress and personal presentation promote a positive attitude to work and behaviour whilst identifying students to the local community and future employers as proud members of a high-quality educational establishment. The cooperation of all parents and carers is requested to ensure that students are in correct uniform at all times.
Please note that Thetford Academy makes the final decision as to what is acceptable in all aspects of a student’s appearance.
If students are not able to participate in PE as a performer, they will still need to bring their PE kit and get changed. If they fail to bring their PE kit, they will have to borrow one from the PE Department.
Uniform
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Main Uniform | ||
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| Thetford Academy Blazer | Blazer with the school logo. | No other jacket, blazer or hooded top is permitted. |
| Thetford Academy Tie | Tied onto closed neck of white shirt at an appropriate length (at least 8 full purple stripes below the knot). Alternative ties can be worn by prefects (silver) and music scholars (purple). | No other tie. |
| White Shirt | Formal plain white (short or long-sleeved) with a stiff collar for wearing with a tie. The top button shold be done up and the shirt tucked in. | No polo or open-necked shirts. |
| Black Trousers or Knee-Length Skirt | Plain, formal loose-fitting, not stretchy, school-style trousers that reach down to the shoe. Not rolled up. or Knee-length plain, pleated or flat-fronted formal school-style skirt. This should be suiting fabric. Stretchy or jersey materials are not permitted, and the skirt should not be worn rolled up. From January 2027 skirts will be replaced with the school kilt. | No skinny trousers, jeans or chinos. No jogging bottoms, leggings or jeans. No patterns studs or decoration. No other style of skirt is permitted. |
| Jumper
| Plain black V-neck jumper. To be worn under the blazer and over the shirt and tie. | |
| Water-resistant coat | Blazers must be worn underneath coats. Coats cannot be worn in the school buildings. | No offensive logos. No hoodies or zip-up jumpers. |
| Socks or Tights | Plain black ankle socks or opaque black tights. | No patterns or decoration. |
| Shoes | Plain black, flat, formal, leather-type sensible shoes that are of a polishable material. | No trainers (including black trainers), canvas, suede, plimsolls, heels, or sandals are permitted. Students can wear a formal boot if worn with trousers over the top. |
| Jewellery and Accessories | Jewellery permitted in school is one small stud earring per ear (no hoops due to health and safety risks) and one ring per hand. One non-smart watch and one discreet bracelet may be worn. A discreet clear plastic retainer can be worn in nose piercings only. No other facial piercings are permitted, not even with a retainer. Nails should be natural in appearance and length. False nails, extensions or unnatural coloured varnish are not permitted. Make-up should be minimal and natural-looking. False eyelashes and brightly coloured blemish stickers are not permitted. | No other visible jewellery is allowed. All jewellery needs to be removed for specific practical lessons. It is not permitted to cover piercings with plasters. Smart watches are not permitted. |
| Hair | Hair accessories should be discreet. | Extreme hairstyles and colours are not permitted. |
PE Kit | ||
| Purple Polo Shirt
| Polo shirt with the school logo. | No other style or colour permitted. |
| Black Shorts or Tracksuit Trousers
| Sports style shorts or tracksuit bottoms. | No other style or colour permitted. |
| Outdoor Sports Tops (optional) | Thetford Academy rain jacket or a black/dark blue jacket. | No other style or colour permitted |
| Socks | Black or white cotton socks, or Thetford Academy sports socks. | No other style is permitted. |
| Footwear | Sports trainers or football boots when appropriate. | No other footwear permitted. |
How to order uniform
How to order uniform
Our uniform is supplied by Price and Buckland, one of the country's largest uniform specialists.
Uniform can be bought online - Visit the Price and Buckland website here
