Uniform Policy and Instructions

Here at Ernulf Academy, we set high expectations for all scholars, and uniform is one of the ways those expectations are made visible. All scholars are expected to wear their uniform with pride throughout the school day. Our uniform reflects our values and reinforces a culture of high expectations, personal pride and academic ambition. It is a marker of belonging to the academy community, promoting a strong and cohesive identity and supporting standards in every aspect of school life.

In support of our values, uniform achieves three important objectives:

  • It encourages a sense of community identity and pride. By wearing the same badge and the same clothing, scholars are encouraged to think of the needs of the community as well as their own individual needs.
  • It encourages our scholars to develop habits for life. By learning to, for example, polish their shoes, fold trousers or hang up their blazers, scholars learn the habits of discipline and personal responsibility that will stay with them for life.
  • It prevents unkindness or bullying while keeping costs down. By requiring all our scholars to wear the same low-cost uniform, we reduce the incentive for scholars to ask parents for the latest (and most expensive) items of fashion. As a result, costs are kept as low as possible, and no child can be seen to be poorer or wealthier than any other.

Parental partnership is essential in maintaining high standards. For our uniform policy to be successful, it must be universally implemented and without expectations.

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  • Pens: two black and one green pen
  • Highlighter (any colour)
  • Pencil
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Eraser
  • Protractor
  • Glue stick
  • Scientific calculator (the Casio Fx-85GT CW)
  • Water bottle
  • HuSH Pouch

A reading ruler and mini whiteboard and pen are provided to students by the school on entry. However, it is the responsibility of parents/ carers to replace these if they become lost or broken.

Jewellery
Students can only wear a total of three studs in their ears/nose. All other jewellery will be confiscated.

All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons. If jewellery cannot be removed for PE lessons, students complete written work in the Reset Classroom instead.

Students are allowed to wear watches however these cannot be smart watches. Smart watches are considered a prohibited item in accordance to our phone policy. 

Make-up and Nails
Make-up should be discreet and natural in style. False eyelashes and false nails are not permitted (including acrylic, gel or any other false nail). Nail varnish is not permitted apart from clear (not coloured) “French manicure”/”French polish” on the natural nail. Students unsure about how much make-up counts as discreet should seek advice from their Head of Year or Student Support Assistant.

Hair and Eyebrows
Extreme styles, lines and patterns shaved into the hair or eyebrows, are not permitted. If hair is dyed, it must not be dyed a colour that could not be achieved naturally.

Full uniform policy and instructions can be found below:

Ernulf Academy Secondary Uniform and Appearance Framework (September 2026)Download