For current students, we welcome your child to collect any uniform order during the day (during term time) from Student Services. Parents can also collect uniform after school Monday to Thursday in person, between the hours of 2.45pm-3.15pm. If you have any queries outside of these times, please call ahead to arrange an alternative collection time.
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory whilst at and travelling to and from the Gateway Academy.
Students should be tidy and well-presented i.e. shirt tucked in and ties worn appropriately. Students may wear trainers at break time and lunchtime to play games but must change into shoes for lessons. Hats are allowed outside in the summer months but are not to be worn within the building.
Research suggests students behave better when in uniform. All students are ambassadors for the Gateway Academy and their behaviour when in uniform, including when travelling to and from the Academy, reflects on the Academy. All items of clothing should have the student's name inside. If students arrive at the Academy without the appropriate uniform they may be sent home to change.
The GLC expects all students to wear conventional shoes. See diagram below for guidance.
Academy tie with college coloured logo.
The GLC expects all students to wear conventional shoes. Please see diagram below for guidance.
For health and safety reasons nails should be of a suitable length.
Make-up if worn should be of a natural tone.
It is preferable that no jewellery is worn for safety and security reasons. However, a wrist watch, small objects of religious significance and a small sleeper/stud in each lobe of the ear would be the maximum allowed. No facial piercing is allowed at the Academy, we ask the students to either remove jewellery when participating in sport, or cover items with a plaster, to prevent them from causing injury.
The Academy allows students to have some creativity with regards to hair styles. We advise that students discuss any plans to have a new hairstyle with their college office and seek permission before they go ahead and create their look as some hairstyles are not permitted: this includes 'tram-lines' and a shaved head.