Uniform Policy
Uniform is important in developing a sense of school community, an ethos of belonging, and levelling the playing field between students by expecting everyone to adhere to the same standard, regardless of their background. As a school, we pride ourselves on attention to detail in the little things, so that small issues do not develop into larger, more serious problems.
All students must wear their issued lanyards and the card insert. (These will be issued free of charge, but any replacements due to loss or damage must be purchased.)
Very little of our school uniform consists of branded items. Most of the uniform can be purchased off the shelf at any good, generic clothing store. We also maintain a stock of second-hand uniform items in many sizes. Given the current economic climate, if this is something a family needs to utilise, please call the school and speak to Mrs Leadbeater (or e-mail c.leadbeater@thestreetlyacademy.co.uk). We usually charge £1 per item (to cover cleaning costs). Equally, we welcome donations where families wish to put the uniform of a former student, or the outgrown uniform of a current student, to a good cause.
School branded uniform is available from the following retailers, please make sure you follow the guidance below when making purchases:

Clive Mark
11-13 Boldmere Rd
Boldmere
Sutton Coldfield
B73 5UY
or:
Uniform Plus
935 Walsall Rd
Birmingham
B42 1TN
Online ordering from Uniform Plus - www.uniformsplus.co.uk
Clive Mark and Uniform Plus will be selling uniform at transition evening.
PE kit
The PE kit requirements are listed on this letter.
The new Streetly Academy PE kit can be ordered from https://www.lisssport.co.uk/StreetlyAcademy
Maintaining high standards of uniform is a priority of ours. Please can you ensure that your child fully adheres to the following uniform code:
Girls’ uniform
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Skirts - should be loose fitting and A-line, not be made from stretchy material and should be worn just above the knee.
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Trousers - should be black, plain and without embellishments (e.g. no visible or distinctive zips or buckles). They should be loose fitting (e.g. straight leg or boot cut). No stretchy fabric, jeans or denim-style trousers, or leggings. Belts, if worn, must be discreet, with no large fastenings or buckles.
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Blazers - should be worn at all times, unless directed by staff. No fashionable fitted jackets; sleeves must be worn down and not rolled up. The Streetly Academy badge must be worn on the chest pocket of the blazer.
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Jewellery - if worn, this should be discreet and limited to only one plain and flat finger ring. One pair of small ear studs in the ear lobe may be worn. No stretchers or plugs are allowed. No facial or body piercings are allowed, including nose studs and tongue piercings.
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Hair - extremes in hair colour, styles or shaved designs (including lines) are not allowed. This includes steps in the grading of the hair.
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Shoes - preferably black, plain, formal leather shoes. No sports markings, no canvas or suede, no boots, no high-top shoes. All-black trainers which look like shoes and have no coloured markings also acceptable (please see examples).
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Shirts - white shirts with a top button, no open-necked blouses. Shirts must be fully tucked into trousers or skirts at all times.
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Ties - must be worn at all times and correctly tied, with the school badge fully visible below the knot.
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No make-up may be worn in Years 7 or 8. Light make-up may be worn by students in Year 9 and above (at the discretion of the relevant Head of Year). Bright make-up or lipstick are not acceptable. False eyelashes, coloured nail varnish or false nails (gels/acrylic/shellac) are not allowed.
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Outside coats should be smart; no denim or leather jackets. Coats are not to be worn indoors.
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Sweater/jumper - plain black V-neck sweater or cardigan (optional). No branding or logos. Strictly no hooded or zipped sweaters.
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Socks - grey/black socks or neutral/black tights.
Boys’ uniform
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Trousers - should be black, plain and and without embellishments (e.g. no visible or distinctive zips or buckles). They should be loose fitting (e.g. straight leg or boot cut). No jeans or denim-style trousers. Belts, if worn, must be discreet, with no large fastenings or buckles.
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Blazers - should be worn at all times, unless directed by staff. Sleeves must be worn down and not rolled up. The Streetly Academy badge must be worn on the chest pocket of the blazer.
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Jewellery - if worn, this should be discreet and kept to only one plain and flat finger ring. One pair of small ear studs in the ear lobe may be worn. No stretchers or plugs are allowed. No facial or body piercings are allowed, including nose studs and tongue piercings.
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Hair - extremes in hair colour, styles or shaved designs (including lines) are not allowed; this includes steps in the grading of the hair.
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Shoes - preferably black, plain, formal leather shoes. No sports markings, no canvas or suede, no boots, no high-top shoes. All-black trainers which look like shoes and have no coloured markings also acceptable (please see examples).
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Ties - must be worn at all times, correctly tied, with the school badge fully visible below the knot.
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Outside coats should be smart; no denim or leather jackets. Coats are not to be worn indoors.
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Sweater/jumper - plain black V-neck sweater or cardigan (optional). No branding or logos. Strictly no hooded or zipped sweaters.
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Socks - grey/black socks.
Breaches of the uniform policy will be dealt with via appropriate sanctions. If there is a temporary issue with an element of uniform, please contact your child's form tutor. If unsure of suitability before purchasing items, please ask the school before buying.
Example allowed footwear

Examples of unaccepted styles

Examples of allowed trousers

Examples of unacceptable styles

Examples of allowed skirts

Examples of unacceptable styles

Good Uniform Examples



Required School Equipment (basic)
- Blue or Black biro
- Purple Pen
- Pencil & pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Scientific Calculator
- Basic geometry equipment
- A strong black school bag
- A reading book.
- A fully charged Chromebook