Full, approved uniform is to be worn to school and parents are expected to support school policy on uniform. Most of our uniform can be purchased from the school uniform retailer of your choice, however the school tie, jumper/cardigan and the PE T-shirt with the school logo, which is all compulsory, must be purchased from Brigade or Monkhouse (previously Simmonds). All Leigh Academy Paddock Wood uniform supplied by Brigade and Monkhouse can be bought online. Alternatively, Monkhouse has a shop on Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells. Some second hand uniform items may be available for sale and we regularly sell these at parent events.
For further information, please contact the academy directly.
All items are required unless stated as optional.
Winter
- Blue V-neck knitted jumper or cardigan with branded logo
- Grey trousers
- Grey Skirt or grey pinafore dress
- White collared shirt
- House coloured tie (available in clip on for younger children)
- Grey, black or white socks
- Girls – Grey tights (optional)
- Black leather shoes, fully enclosed (not trainers)
- Appropriate named outdoor wear that can protect them from both cold and damp weather conditions
Summer
- Blue V-neck knitted jumper or cardigan with branded logo
- Grey trousers or grey shorts
- Girls – Summer dress in blue and white checks (optional)
- White collared shirt
- House coloured tie (available in clip on for younger children)
- White socks with skirts or dresses
- Black or grey socks with trousers and/or shorts
- Black leather shoes, fully enclosed (not trainers)
PE Kit
- House coloured PE T-shirt with logo
- Navy shorts or navy tracksuit trousers
- Grey, black or white socks
- Black sports trainers to be worn on PE days
- Blue V-neck knitted jumper or cardigan with branded logo
Jewellery such as watches and earrings MUST be removed on PE days for health and safety reasons. It is preferable that children do not wear watches and earrings to school on PE days.
Children will come to school in their PE kits on the days they have PE.
Outdoor Wear
As part of the curriculum in the Foundation Stage children are encouraged to use the outdoor environment. It is essential that the children have appropriate outdoor coats and shoes, including wellies, suitable for the weather. Please ensure that these are named.
School Logo
Uniform items with the embroidered school logo are purchased from Monkhouse or Brigade at a reasonable cost. Monkhouse offers a vast selection of other optional items, full details can be found on the Monkhouse website.
Hairstyles and Presentation
We like our children to be of smart appearance. Unnaturally coloured hair or shaved heads or patterns shaved into the hair are not suitable for school as this draws attention to a child in an unhelpful way. Long hair should be tied back for reasons of hygiene and safety.
Money and Valuables
Children are discouraged from bringing money or valuables to school other than when requested by the school. Where this is unavoidable, money and valuables should never be left in cloakrooms but given to the class teacher for safekeeping until the end of the day.
Please ensure all clothing and property is clearly marked so that lost articles may be easily traced and returned. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables.