The Academy prides itself on the behaviour and attitude to learning of all students. The correct wearing of the Academy uniform is central to this. By wearing our uniform, students visibly belong to the South Axholme learning community. The Academy uniform has been chosen to be :

• Practical for the demands of the school day 
• Affordable 
• Suitable for all students regardless of gender 

By adhering to the dress code, students arrive at the Academy ready to work, and staff are able to concentrate on the core business of teaching and learning.

Compulsory Uniform 

• Black blazer with academy badge 
• Full length plain black tailored trousers (not ankle grazers) or plain black tailored skirt (not shorter than 3 fingers widths above the knee (nothing stretchy or clingy)) 
• Plain white shirt which buttons up to neck (long or short sleeve) 
• Academy tie (available from the academy) 
• Plain black, flat shoes (no canvas shoes/trainers/sneakers of any kind, plimsolls or boots). No coloured adornments and logos of any type on any footwear 
• Black or white socks (not over the knee) or black opaque tights 

Optional Uniform

• Plain black belt with plain buckle 
• Black academy jumper with purple trim (available in long or short sleeve options via SWI) 
• Coat (not hoodies, denim or leather jackets) 

Compulsory PE Kit

• Black PE polo shirt with academy badge
• Black PE shorts with academy badge
• Black socks
• Trainers

Optional PE Kit

• Black 1/4 zip training top with academy badge
• Football boots

Recommended PE Kit

• Gum shield
• Towel
• Shin pads

The following are not allowed

• Jewellery/piercings of any type expect a plain wrist watch
• SMART watches 
• Jeans, leggings, “skinny” clothing of any kind 
• Hoodies or hooded jumpers 
• Logos/badges 
• Make-up is discouraged, but if it is to be worn then it must be natural 
• Nail varnish or acrylic nails
• False eyelashes
• Extreme hairstyles including non-natural dyed hair, shaved/extremely short hair, Mohican and pattern/stripe shaving 

Where to purchase uniform 

Academy uniform can be purchased from any suitable outlet except ties and jumpers.  Ties must be purchased directly from the Academy and jumpers may be obtained via the online uniform shop, SWI Schoolwear.   SWI also offer the full range of our uniform on their website which can be accessed at swischoolwear.co.uk where you can create an account. PE kit may also be purchased from SWI.

If you purchase a plain black blazer from the high street, the academy badge can be purchased directly from the academy which will then need stitching on to the blazer.

Please ensure that anything purchased on the high street meets the specifications listed below

The links below provide more information about SWI, sizing and pricing.

Pre-loved uniform 

Every year we receive pre-loved uniform from our generous community. This includes most items of uniform. Please contact the admin team on admin@southaxholme-iet.co.uk for support with any issues related to uniform.

If you need support purchasing uniform, please do not hesitate to contact the academy 

To view the full uniform policy please click here

.