Uniform
Flegg High Ormiston Academy School Uniform
At Flegg High Ormiston Academy, we believe that wearing a uniform is about more than just clothes—it’s about creating a positive, focused, and respectful learning environment where everyone belongs.
When students wear the uniform, they become part of something bigger. It builds a sense of pride and unity, helping everyone feel equal and included. There’s no pressure to keep up with trends or compete with others, which allows students to concentrate on what really matters—learning, growing, and being their best selves.
Wearing the uniform also helps prepare our young people for the future. It teaches self-discipline, professionalism, and high standards—skills that are valuable not only in school but also in the workplace and wider life.
In short, our uniform helps students feel proud, stay focused, and be ready to succeed—together.
Adaptations and Warm Weather
Although students are required to wear a blazer each day, they are only expected to wear their blazers in transition inside and around the academy (between lessons and leaving/entering the building from break and lunch). They can remove these in lessons and during break and lunch. This is the case all year round.
If the weather gets classified as Amber then the students will be invited to either remove blazers for the day or to wear their PE kits for the day as an alternative.
We would also recommend that students carry water bottles for the day and these can be filled up during break and lunch in the dining areas.
Purchasing Uniform
We have made the decision to minimise the number of compulsory items that carry the academy logo (Blazer, Jumper, Tie and PE Top) to support affordability for all.
Many items of uniform can be purchased at a range of outlets provided it meets the uniform expectations. All items are available (including items displaying the academy logo – Blazer, Jumper, Tie and PE Top) from our local uniform supplier:
Harrisons Schoolwear
73 Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DY
01493 662214
www.harrisons-schoolwear.co.uk
| Blazer | Must be approved Flegg High Ormiston Academy Blazer. (can only be purchased at Harrisons) |
| Jumper (Optional) | Must be approved Flegg High Ormiston Academy Navy blue woolen V neck jumper with the academy logo and can be worn under blazers at all times at the students’ discretion. No other jumpers or hoodies should be worn underneath blazers. (can only be purchased at Harrisons but is an optional item) |
| Shirt | Shirts must be light blue short or long-sleeved button up shirts. These may be purchased at any retailer. Shirts are required to be buttoned up to the top, so please ensure a comfortable fit when purchasing. (can be purchased at Harrisons or any other outlet) |
| Tie | Ties must be approved Flegg High Ormiston Acdaemy ties and should be worn at all times. (can only be purchased at Harrisons or the Academy) |
| Skirt | Navy blue 4 drop pleat 22″ length skirt or longer to ensure skirt is knee length and may not be ‘rolled up’ to achieve a shorter length. (can be purchased from either Harrisons or any other outlet but must look the same and meet the specification of being a navy blue 4 drop pleat skirt that is a minimum of 22″ in length) |
| Trousers | Trousers must be Navy blue boys/girls tailored trousers (can be purchased at Harrisons or any other outlet but must be tailored trousers and not skinny legged or cropped) |
| Shoes | No trainers may be worn at any time (excluding PE) at the Academy. Only proper, all black school shoes may be worn, with no visible branding of any kind. Girls may wear black ‘dolly’ shoes, but they may not have any embellishments (glitter, gems, etc.) or any other colour on them. |
| Socks / Tights | Black tights and black, navy blue or white socks (can be purchased from any outlet) |
PE, Dance and Drama Kit
Students are responsible for bringing PE Kit to the Academy when necessary. Failure to do so will result in a sanction from the PE Faculty.
| PE Top | Blue PE top round neck or polo shirt with academy logo (can only be purchased at Harrisons) |
| Shorts | Navy blue plain shorts (no logos) (can be purchased at Harrisons or any other outlet) |
| Tracksuit Bottoms | Navy blue tracksuit bottoms (can be purchased at Harrisons or any other outlet) |
| Sports Socks | 2 tone blue socks (can be purchased at Harrisons or any other outlet. Larger sizes can be purchased via www.directsoccer.co.uk or other outlets) |
| Trainers | Trainers – any colour (can be purchased from any outlet) |
| Sports top (Optional) | ¼ zip blue long-sleeved top with school logo (can only be purchased at Harrisons but is an optional item) |
| Rain Jacket (Optional) | Navy blue waterproof with academy logo (can only be purchased at Harrisons but is an optional item) |
| Additional Kit | Additional kit can be worn during winter and this consists of: plain navy base layers worn underneath usual polo top and shorts. Girls are not permitted to wear tights but can wear navy leggings. Students must still wear all parts of their normal kit. These layers are ‘additional.’ |
| Dance Kit | Black leggings, jogging bottoms or shorts with black leotard or t-shirt (can be purchased from any outlet) or Normal PE Kit |
Coats & Jackets
Navy blue or black are the preferred colour for outer garments worn when travelling to and from the academy. Denim jackets and hooded sweatshirts are not permitted. Coats/jackets should be free from slogans.
Outer Garments
Coats, hats & scarves are not to be worn during lessons, assemblies or in the cafe. Hats, scarves and hoods should be removed whilst in corridors. Outer garments should be free from slogans.
Clothing
All uniform and clothing must be clearly marked with the owner’s name, including coats and PE kit.
Jewellery
Students are allowed 1 small stud earring per ear. No other jewellery is permitted, this includes hoop earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces or any other jewellery items. Students may wear a watch. Body modifications or piercings including tongue and belly button piercings are not permitted.
Belts
A plain black belt is permitted with trousers, belts should not have decorative buckles.
Hair
Extreme hair colouring/styles are not permitted, no shaved head, colours should only be natural hair colours, hair colour cannot be 2 tone. Patterns should not be shaved into hair.
Make-up
Natural make up may be worn at the Academy. No bright colours or heavy application will be allowed.
Eye lashes
False eyelashes are not permitted.
Nails
Nail varnish, French manicured tips, acrylics and/or adornments are not permitted.
Non-uniform days
Non-uniform days are used to raise awareness and funds for charities. In these circumstances, the clothes worn by students must still comply with these fundamental principles:
- They must be safe and practical for school use.
- They must not promote unacceptable messages – drugs, violence, racism etc.
- They must not conceal identity.
- They must not be indecent – no low cut or mid-drift tops or excessively short skirts/shorts.
- No jewellery is to be worn other than 1 small stud per ear.
- No extreme hair colour.
- No false nails/eyelashes/excessive or obvious makeup.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones should be ‘never seen, never heard’. While we understand there may be times when students need their phone to and from the academy, they should not be visible during the school day including break and lunch times and they will be confiscated if seen.