Uniform

Changes to Uniform Policy – September 2022

Changes to our academy’s uniform policy, which will take effect from September 2022. These changes will allow us to achieve better value for money for parents and carers.

Following the recent change in law with regard to school uniform and having listened to parent feedback, we have decided to implement the following changes to our uniform policy:

  • White shirt with home school tie – boys and girls
  • Dark grey long school trousers
  • Dark grey pleated knee-length school skirt

Please note that to secure the best value for money, we’ve considered both cost and quality of garments. This ensures items can stand the test of time and, therefore, limits the amount spent on replacing worn out items. There will be a phased rollout of this new policy. This means that we do not expect you to buy new uniform immediately. Instead, when you do need uniform, you should buy items that comply with the updated policy. There will be no changes to how you order uniform and all items will still be available from our supplier JK Clothing.


All students in Years 7 – 11 wear Academy uniform which has  been approved by the Governing Body. This is to be worn in school and on the journeys to and from school. Students are expected to be smartly dressed at all times.  Variations to the prescribed school uniform are not permitted.  Students who wear incorrect uniforms will either be sent home to change or receive a consequence.

boys uniform

  • Blazer – Navy blue with individual school colour badges (JK Clothing)
  • Shirt – Plain white button to neck pointed collar
  • Trousers – Regulation dark grey plain trousers
  • Jumper – Plain grey V-neck (optional) If you choose to wear a jumper it must be regulation with school logo (JK Clothing)
  • No Hoodies
  • Shoes – Plain black leather, not boots or trainers *
  • Socks – Plain black or dark grey
  • Top Coat – These should be plain (no logo or pattern), dark colour *
  • Belts – Plain black and plain buckle
  • Tie – In individual school colours (JK Clothing)

girls uniform

  • Blazer – Navy blue with individual school colour badges (JK Clothing)
  • Shirt – Plain white button to neck pointed collar
  • Trousers – Regulation dark grey plain trousers
  • Skirt – Regulation dark grey knife pleat skirt, must be knee high
  • Jumper – Plain grey V-neck (optional) If you choose to wear a jumper it must be regulation with school logo (JK Clothing)
  • No Hoodies
  • Shoes – Plain black leather flat lace-ups or court shoes. No sandals, boots, trainers or sling backs. *
  • Socks – Plain black/dark grey knee length (not over the knee)
  • Tights – Plain black/dark grey for all schools
  • Top Coat – These should be plain (no logo or pattern), dark colour *
  • Belts – Plain black and plain buckle
  • Tie – In individual school colours (JK Clothing)

 *For your guidance; the following footwear is not accepted – boots of any description including suede or desert boots, canvas shoes, ‘Converse’ shoes, plimsolls or trainers.  No ‘hoodies’. School bags must be dark colour and be suitable to carry A4 books.  

Please note that at specific times, in response to extreme weather conditions, any alteration to this policy will be notified to parents via the school website and social media.

Any students needing to be allowed to deviate from normal uniform policy, but will be required to have a letter from their medical practitioner outlining the circumstances. This will have to be countersigned by a senior member of staff.

The appearance code for Arden Sixth students is smart business dress.

All clothing and equipment must be clearly marked with the student’s name.

SCWA uniform is only available from the following retailers:

JK Clothing

14 Wellington Parade, Blackfen, Sidcup DA15 9NB

Telephone: 0208 303 3136 or online ordering at jkclothing.net.

order online from JK CLOTHING

Brigade Clothing UK

Online ordering via the following links for each Small School:

order online – Delamereorder online – Sherwoodorder online – Ashdown

Click here to view/download the Parent Direct Delivery flyer from Brigade UK (link opens in a new tab).

To subscribe to email alerts from Brigade Clothing UK, click the link below.

Subscribe to Brigade Clothing UK

Academy PE Uniform

  • Jewellery/Devices: All items of jewellery must be removed for P.E. lessons for health and safety reasons. SCWA staff do offer a facility of personal item collection and storage during P.E. lessons.
  • Sports Kit: All students should carry their P.E. Kit in an appropriate kit bag. P.E. uniform must be worn to every practical P.E. lesson even if a student is unable to participate fully.

Boys & Girls Sports Kit

  • Trainers – Non slip soles Canvas shoes such as Converse or Vans  are not permitted. The foot should be fully  supported.
  • SCWA embroidered shorts  OR
  • SCWA embroidered track pants/sports leggings
  • SCWA  embroidered T-Shirt
  • SCWA embroidered  socks
  • SCWA embroidered hooded sweatshirt * – optional
  • SCWA embroidered Micro Fleece *  – optional

* Sweatshirt and fleece may only be worn during P.E. lessons.

Appearance and Personal Property Policy

  • No discernible make up, bright hair colouring or patterned extensions are allowed.
  • No eyeshadow or lipstick
  • No coloured nail varnish, false nails or acrylic nail extensions
  • No extreme haircut and or extreme hair colouring
  • No eyebrow shaving 
  • Aerosol cans are not permitted

Jewellery should not be worn or brought to school with the exception of an optional wristwatch and one pair of small stud earrings. 

Any other jewellery including bracelets, necklaces, nose/lip/tongue/eyebrow piercings are not permitted.  Any prohibited jewellery worn to school will be confiscated, placed in a named envelope and stored in the Academy safe in readiness for parental/carer collection. 

Money must be kept in a zipped pocket or purse that can be worn at all times.

Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices, including any accessories, are not permitted anywhere on the Academy site. They should be switched off and kept out of sight at all times unless permission is granted by a senior leader, or teacher as part of a lesson. 

Chromebooks loaned through the Academy 1:1 device scheme are permitted during study time.

Any student who is seen with a mobile phone/device during the school day will have this confiscated for a period of 24 hours.

Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to any personal jewellery or electronic device items as these are brought to the Academy at students’ own risk.

Current Uniform Price List (subject to change)

  • Blazer with School crest – £34.99
  • School skirt with School logo – £22.99
  • Girls trousers with School logo – £22.99
  • Boys trousers with School logo – £17.99
  • School jumper with logo – £19.99
  • Twin pack of white shirts – Up to 14″ £13.99/14.5″ and above £15.99
  • Range of School shoes – £22.99
  • White trainers – £29.99
  • School bags – £10.00
  • 3 pack Boys socks – Up to size 7 £4.99/Size 7-11 £5.99
  • Girls tights 2 pack – £9.99
  • Knee high socks 3 pack – Up to size 7 £6.99/Size 7-11 £7.99
  • Iron in name label – 12 for £2.50/24 for £4.00
  • PE polo shirt – All sizes £15.99
  • PE shorts – All sizes £12.00
  • PE Girls leggings – All sizes £18.50
  • Quarter zip long sleeve PE top – All sizes £19.99
  • Matching PE track pant – All sizes £19.99
  • Waterproof PE jacket – All sizes £16.00
  • Football socks – £7.50
  • Sports/Tennis socks twin pack – £9.99
  • Academy Tie – £3.50

Equipment List

  • Pencil Case
  • Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Highlighter pens
  • Mini dictionary/thesaurus
  • MFL dictionary
  • Pens
  • Coloured pencils
  • Rubber
  • Maths set
  • Scientific calculator

Skirts and trousers are not required to have the school logo but they must be dark grey.

CLICK HERE FOR ARDEN'S Dress Code