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Learning without Limits Academy Trust

Uniform

Uniform Expectations

All students are required to wear school uniform. This includes a student lanyard. Parents are expected to support students to help them look smart and uphold the dress code. The following school uniform has been agreed by Governors.

 

Uniform Expectations 2026-27

 Blazer

 School Blazer with logo.

Student’s must wear one of these items

 School jumper

 School jumper with logo

 Shirts

 

 Plain white cotton shirt with a collar which can be done up to the neck.  All buttons must be done up.  Shirts   to be tucked in at all times.

 Polo shirts are not acceptable.

 

 Ties

 School ties must be worn at all times. (Year 7 – orange bird, Year 8 – green bird, Year 9 – yellow bird, Year 10 –   purple bird, Year 11 – blue bird)
Ties will stay with learners as they move year groups.

 

 Trousers

 Black trousers, school style.

 Black leggings (must not be see through)

 Black jeans, joggers and trousers with any decoration e.g. gold/silver buttons, motifs are not allowed.

 

 Shorts

 Black tailored, school style.

 Must be knee length.

 

 Skirt

 The Babington Academy tartan school skirt may be worn instead of trousers.

 Black school style pleated skirt. (No tube type skirts)

 With the skirt students should wear either plain tights (neutral or opaque black) or plain black or white   socks.  Skirts must be a minimum of knee length, there are a range of skirt lengths available.  Babington   Academy tartan school skirts can be purchased from Uniform Direct, Leicester.

 A long black ankle length skirt may be worn instead of the school tartan skirt for religious reasons.

 Skirts must not be rolled up.

 

 Shoes/trainers

 Plain black shoes/trainers with no logos or flashes on them. Lace ups must have black laces in them. 

 

 Belts

 These must be plain black (not decorative) and used only for practical purposes.

 

 Religious dress

 Religious headscarves and turbans must be plain black with no decoration on them. Topis may be plain black.   Abayas must be plain black with shirt worn on top.

 

 Jewellery   and Accessories

 Discreet nose stud/ring are allowed. No other nasal piercings. No septum piercings.

 Earrings must be no bigger than a 2 pence piece and ear stretchers that are considered too big will also not   be allowed.

 All jewellery must be taken off for PE.

 Headbands must be small and plain black without decoration. Any hair accessory must be plain black.

 

 Make-up

 Make-up must be discreet.

 

 PE kit

 All students must wear black shorts, black jogging bottoms (may have a small logo) or black sports leggings.

 Students must wear a black Babington t-shirtBabington hooded tops/plain black hooded tops are allowed   but are optional.

 It is expected that students bring and wear PE kit even if, for some reason, they cannot join in a sporting   activity. This is because they are still expected to participate in the lesson in a coaching/leadership capacity.

 Students must also bring a change of footwear for PE (i.e. different footwear to those they are wearing in the   school building).

 

 School Bag

 All students must bring a school bag every day. This must be big enough for students to keep books and   other school equipment and resources safe.

 

Please note:

Students will be loaned items if they are not dressed to meet the school’s uniform expectations as per behaviour policy.



Where to buy

School blazers, ties and PE tops, are available to buy from Uniform Direct 

Uniform Direct

Uniform Direct - Buying Guide 2026

Uniform Direct - Price List

 

Seasonal adaptations

Learners are expected to attend school in full school uniform at all times, unless otherwise directed by the school.

We take a sensible and flexible approach to uniform during extreme or adverse weather, particularly where the UK Health Security Agency has issued weather-health alerts. On such occasions, temporary adaptations may be made to support learners’ comfort, health, and wellbeing. 

We also ensure that our uniform expectations remain suitable and safe for learners who walk or cycle to school. For example, learners may wear appropriate coats or outerwear to help them remain visible when travelling to and from school during darker conditions.

 

Pre loved uniform

We warmly welcome donations of good quality school uniform items, including blazers and other pieces that are no longer needed. In particular at the end of Year 11 we kindly ask families to consider donating blazers and uniform items so they can be reused by other students within our school community. Donated items can be dropped off at reception.

If you have any questions about school uniform or require support, please contact your child’s Head of Year who will be happy to help.

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