Uniform 

Tudor Grange Academy Redditch is very proud of the standards it maintains with uniform. This is achieved through the partnership between the Academy and home. To enable parents/carers to support the Academy, the full uniform requirements are listed below.   

Item Description	Optional or Compulsory	All Seasons Summer only Winter only	Available from Branded Non-branded-any retailer Second hand Retailer
Blazer – Green with school badge on pocket, single breasted, two-button blazer. Blazers are to be of the green shade specified by the academy.	Compulsory	All seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Shirt – White, buttoned to the neck with enough material allowance to remain tucked into the waistband.	Compulsory	All seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.   Available online at:  School Uniform Shop | Shoes & Clothes | George at ASDA School Uniform Shop | Shoes & Clothes | George at ASDA
Trousers – Plymouth/Putney grey. Not unduly tapered or flared, e.g. no drainpipe, skinny fitting or flared grey trousers. Or Skirt – Grey pleated skirt, to be worn just above the knee. No other style of skirt is allowed.	Compulsory	All seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.   Available online at: School Uniform Shop | Shoes & Clothes | George at ASDA Girls Grey Slim Fit Slim Leg School Trousers 2 Pack | School | George at ASDA School Uniform Shop | Shoes & Clothes | George at ASDA
Tie- Official Tudor Grange Academy clip on tie.	Compulsory	All seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Socks- Plain black or dark grey short socks.	Optional	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.
Shoes- Formal shoes (black leather, faux leather or suede style ballet shoes), no high heels. See additional guidance	Compulsory	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer. Available online at: Men’s Clothing – Men’s Clothes | George at ASDA Women’s Ballet Flats & Pumps | George at ASDA
Jumper- Sleeveless or long-sleeved pullover. Medium grey with V-neck.	Optional	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer. Available online at:  Charcoal V-Neck School Jumper 2 Pack | School | George at ASDA Charcoal V-Neck School Jumper 2 Pack | School | George at ASDA
Tights – Plain tights either natural coloured, black or grey.	Optional	All seasons	Non-branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.
Gloves, scarves and hats.	Optional	Winter only	N/A
Jewellery – A single small stud to be worn in the lobe of one or each ear is permitted.	Optional	All seasons	N/A
Watch – Digital or analogue watch	Optional	All Seasons	N/A
Coats – A plain coat suitable for the weather conditions. No denim, leather or hoodies.	Optional	All Seasons	N/A
Religious and Cultural items Turbans: Black or dark green Hijabs: Black and pinned under the chin so that they stay on the head comfortably.   The Principal will consider requests for additional religious or cultural items in consultation with parents	Optional	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.

Boys’ P.E. Only

T-shirt – Black/bottle green with logo – Polo Shirt	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Jumper – Black/bottle green with logo – ProTec Rugby Shirt	Optional	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Plain black joggers or plain black shorts (any sports logos must be plain black)	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)  Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer. Available online at: Easy On Black School Joggers 2 Pack | School | George at ASDA
Socks – plain black	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)  Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.
Footwear –  Trainers or Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields)	Compulsory	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.

Girls’ P.E. Only

T-shirt – Black/bottle green with logo – Polo Shirt	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Jumper – Black/bottle green with logo – Cuatro Fleece Top	Optional	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)
Plain black joggers or plain black shorts   (any sports logos must be plain black)  Black leggings are not permitted	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)   Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer. Available online at: Black Leggings 2 Pack | Kids | George at ASDA
Socks – plain black	Compulsory	All Seasons	Branded – Orchard Clothing: Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Uniform (orchardschoolwear.co.uk)   Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.
Footwear –  Trainers or Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields)	Compulsory	All Seasons	Non-Branded any retailer or second-hand retailer.

Acceptable footwear 

Examples of shoe styles that are acceptable and suitable to be worn with uniform 

Unacceptable footwear

Unacceptable styles that must not be worn

Further Clarification 

Banned items	Hoodies (zipped or pullover), non-school jumpers, mid-calf or knee-high socks, sunglasses, caps, boots, trainers, false nails, false eyelashes, mobile phones and any other items of jewellery or piercings not stated in the policy. Mobile phones
Make up	A small amount of discreet make-up is allowed but lipstick, coloured lip gloss and coloured nail varnish are not.
Hair styles	Natural colours. No shaved patterns or extreme styles. Eyebrows should not have shaved lines in them.

Second-hand Uniform 

Periodically the school request uniform from parents/carers that is no longer used. Please feel free to contact student services to enquire about any second-hand uniform we may have available.  

Alternatively, the following Facebook groups can also be used to acquire second-hand uniform: “Redditch and Studley School Uniform Sale and swap” and “Redditch Uniform Exchange” 

Equipment 

All students are expected to bring three items of equipment to school each day: pen, pencil and ruler. 

Additional items of equipment students may want to bring to school include scientific calculator, green pen and rubber.