Uniform and Equipment

All uniform (specifically items with the school logo on) are available from our uniform supplier Proserve. All items can be viewed on the website: www.proservegroup.com  - Choose Coombeshead Academy from the drop-down menu. Their phone number is 01395 222975. Uniform is delivered free to school and can be collected from reception.

The uniform consists of:

Girls:

• Colchester jacket grey and embroidered with logo
• Pleated check skirt (a maximum of 2” above the knee) skirts must not be rolled up at the waistband.
• Grey school trousers grey tailored (skinny fit not allowed)
• Tailored grey school shorts (Easter to October half term)
• Plain white shirt
• School tie (all students must wear a tie)
• Plain black leather (or leather look) waterproof shoes – no trainer style shoes, boots or shoes that are canvas or non-leather type material are allowed.
• Thick black tights or black or white ankle socks
• Large bag large enough for carrying all equipment and books
• Any hair accessories must be plain black

   

 

Boys:

• Saville jacket grey and embroidered with logo
• Saville trousers grey (skinny fit not allowed)
• Tailored grey school shorts (Easter to October half term)
• White shirt with tie top button must be done up and shirt must be tucked in.
• Plain black leather (or leather look) waterproof shoes – no trainer style shoes, boots or shoes that are canvas or non-leather type material are allowed.
• Grey, black or white socks
• Large bag large enough for carrying all equipment and books

  

 

Items not allowed:

• Hoodies or Non-uniform jumpers
• Trainers, Boots, canvas shoes
• Black leggings
• White ankle socks over black tights
• Short skirts/shirts rolled up
• Nose or facial piercings
• False or painted fingernails

Optional – black V-neck jumper with Coombeshead Academy logo

Coats – sensible outdoor coats

PE Kit –The branded polo top is required for all students. The branded shorts can be purchased from Proserve or students can wear plain navy shorts. Students can wear non-branded, plain, navy socks and navy leggings. Additional items can be purchased from Proserve. During PE lessons hair must be tied back and all jewellery removed for health and safety reasons.

     

 

Jewellery – is discouraged and the school cannot take any responsibility for it. Only the following items are acceptable; watch (not a smart one), one small ring, one discreet bracelet, one small pair of stud earrings. A small transparent nose stud will be allowed. No jewellery is allowed to be worn during PE lessons.

Hair – no extreme colours or styles, no close shaven heads or tramlines of any kind.

Make up – discreet, no false eyelashes, no artificial nails, clear nail varnish only.

Students are expected to wear correct uniform on the way to and from school. All staff will do their best to consistently implement the school uniform policy and we ask all parents/carers to fully support the school in upholding these rules.

If parents/carers are in doubt over any items of uniform please contact your child’s Student Support Officer or Year Team Leader before you make any purchases. Please contact your child’s SSO if you would like support from the schools nearly new uniform store.

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Acceptable shoes - Examples:

 

Unacceptable Shoes (this includes any trainers such as Nike Air Force 1’s or Vans) - Examples: