The Academy takes pride in its distinctive uniform. Every student is expected to wear the uniform.
- Grey blazer with braiding and embroidered Academy logo. This item can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory.
- Black knitted V neck tank top to be worn over the shirt. This item can be purchased from Uniformbase or any other retailer. This item is optional.
- Academy Year Group clip-on tie (the allocated colour will stay the same from Year 7 to 11). This item can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory.
- White collared short or long-sleeved shirt (no polo shirts) with a large enough neck size to enable the top button to be fastened, and long enough to tuck into skirt or trousers. This item can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. This item is compulsory.
- Black single front pleated skirt, knee length and can only be purchased from Uniformbase or any other retailer.
- Black plain business style – straight fit or bootcut trousers and can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. Please note, no tight, stretchy, shiny, flares, denim style material, jeggings, or skinny fit allowed. This item is compulsory.
- Black Academy approved straight ankle length skirt, (this is an alternative option to the single front pleated knee length plain black skirt that offers students more coverage). This item can only be ordered from Uniformbase or any other retailer.
- Plain black/white knee length socks only (no over the knee socks), or black tights.
- Plain black polishable flat shoes, with a plain black sole, with no accessories, such as decorations, bows, studs, buttons, brooches etc. (enclosed toe and heel – important for health and safety when in labs and technology rooms).
- No boots or trainers allowed.
- Black PE polo top with BA logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory.
- Black PE 1/4 zip jumper with BA logo and can only be purchased from Uniformbase. This item is compulsory.
- Black tracksuit pants or black sports leggings and these can be purchased from Uniformbase or any other retailer. These items are compulsory.
- Black shorts are optional. This item can be purchased from any retailer.
- Trainers will be required and are essential for PE lessons. This item can be purchased from any retailer.
- Firm ground football boots are optional and not essential for all year groups. This item can be purchased from any retailer.
- Any other clothing such as hoodies, long sleeve tops underneath the PE kit tops are not to be worn and students will be asked to remove them or be sent home to change.
- Performing Arts lessons are part of the Phase One (Years 7, 8 and 9) carousel of activities and practical clothing/kit is required. Students may wear their PE kit.
- Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions when barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt.
- BTEC Performing Arts and BTEC Dance (Years 10 and 11) – students may wear their PE kit in addition to a plain royal blue T-shirt. This plain royal blue T-shirt can be purchased from Uniformbase or any retailer. Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions when barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt.
- BTEC Performing Arts and A level Dance (Year 12 and 13) – plain black leggings or jogging bottoms in addition to a plain black sleeveless leotard. Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt.
- No jewellery (except watches).
- No piercings at all, including facial, tongue, nose and any clear piercings that are used to substitute the jewellery item is not permitted – e.g. nose or ears.
- No makeup.
- No pencilled in eyebrows.
- No false eyelashes or lash extensions.
- No nail varnish or false nails.
- No coloured hair accessories i.e. coloured bows, headbands, clips etc. hair bands can be neutral, black or white.
- The Academy’s hair policy is fully inclusive. We are conscious of supporting all hair types and therefore we support and adopt the Halo Hair Code. Visit www.halocollective.co.uk
- No inappropriate or extreme haircuts or colours e.g. tram lines, shaved heads, mullets, dip dyed hair colours, contrasting extreme colours not suitable e.g. pink, red, purple, green etc.
- No fashion headwear/scarves are allowed to be worn. Please note for students whose religion requires them to wear any alternative items, parents/carers should contact the Principal for agreement. Head coverings should be plain black. Religious head coverings are permitted in black, navy, grey or white.
Students should ensure they come with the correct equipment for lessons:
- Water bottle
- Charged iPad (if they have taken out the iPad Scheme)
- Black Pens
- Green Pen
- Pencils
- Rulers
- Rubbers
- Pencil sharpener
- Pencil case
- A backpack or suitable bag is compulsory for all year groups and can be purchased from any retailer. A backpack or bag should be large enough to carry an iPad or an A4 folder.
- No handbags are allowed.
- Coats are allowed but no hoodies, tracksuit tops or zip up jumpers or non-uniform jumpers are allowed.
- Only Academy issued badges/pins to be worn on blazers.
- No large or oversized belts to be worn with skirts or trousers.
- We encourage our parents/carers to label all uniform items as any lost items can be located more easily if they are labelled with a first and second name.
Uniformbase
At Brompton Academy, we use Uniformbase as our uniform provider. You can visit their website by clicking here.
Uniformbase have advised us that the best time to order your child’s new uniform is the first or second week in July.
Location: Uniformbase, 11 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HU
Telephone Number: 01634 407217
If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing the uniform, please contact Uniformbase directly via email on: info@uniformbase.co.uk
UKAT Sixth Form Dress Code
As a member of the UKAT community, you are no longer required to wear a prescribed branded uniform. However, the dress code outlined below is designed to always promote a positive and responsible image of UKAT Sixth Form whilst on site or traveling to/from school sites. We have updated this for September 2026 following feedback from parents and students.
Dress Code
It is expected that at all times students will wear shoes which are polishable.
Where students are in breach of this, they will be asked to go home and change before returning. If there is a medical reason why a student needs to adapt their footwear, this must be communicated by Parent/Carer to the UKAT Sixth Form Team and be agreed by the hub team. The following styles of footwear are not acceptable:
· Trainers / canvas style
· Flip flops / sliders
· Work like boots e.g. Timberland / Caterpillar
· Ugg-style boots
Only when participating in practical lessons is it permitted that students wear trainers as outlined in the practical subjects dress code below.
UKAT Sixth Form Team appreciate that with the removal of school uniform, students may wish to express themselves and, for some, piercings are a method of doing so; however, we also understand the risks associated with some piercings and the potential to cause accidental injury in a busy school environment.
Therefore, no more than 4 studs should be worn in each ear, with no hanging/hoops or piercing accessories used. Students are permitted to have one nose stud which cannot protrude the skin. Eyebrow piercings not permitted, unless a clear stud is used.
As with jewellery, we accept that students wish to express themselves, however we still must ensure that high expectations are upheld by Sixth Form students as role models to younger students. Therefore, as a privilege within the UKAT Sixth Form, subtle highlights/low lights are permittable, however we ask that natural hair colours are adhered to for a student’s hair.
At no time is it acceptable to have extreme hair styles, such as a mohican. We also do not permit the wearing of du rags, caps, or beanies.
It is always expected that students adhere to the UKAT Sixth Form dress code. If a subject requires a kit, the full kit must be worn. You must bring your kit to change into and out of for lessons only.
Chelsea Football Programme
Full Chelsea Football kit can be worn Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This must be full CFC kit only. On Mondays and Fridays, full Sixth Form smart dress code must be worn.
Kent Crusaders
Students must bring smart, non-logo fitness wear to change into for their training session. After the session, they must change back into their Sixth Form smart dress.
· All clothing worn within the dress code should be free of large logos, slogans, or images.
· Tattoos should not be visible.
· Outdoor clothing, such as jackets, scarves and hats, should not be worn around school site.
· Sweatshirts and hoodies are not permitted to be worn at any time on school site, including entering and exiting either school site.
· Recording glasses are not permitted at any time.All clothing worn within the dress code should be free of large logos, slogans, or images.
It is beyond the scope of the policy to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of queries, the final decision of what is deemed appropriate day to day falls with the Sixth Form Team or Senior Leadership Team at either school site.
If your attire is not appropriate, you will be asked to adjust your dress. In extenuating circumstances, you may be asked to go home to change and return promptly. There are sanctions in place for such situations, as with the rest of the school community. Your access to learning at the UKAT Sixth Form is dependent on your compliance with the expectations clearly explained.
Adaptations in extreme hot weather will be advised directly by the UKAT Sixth Form Team.
All sixth form students will be issued with a UKAT Sixth Form lanyard and identity card which MUST be worn AT ALL TIMES and visible whilst on either school site. If for any reason you arrive at either hub site and you do not have your lanyard you must sign in at reception or with the 6th form team to receive a temporary lanyard on confirmation of your ID. This must then be returned on exiting the academy. Any lost lanyards incur a charge of £2.50 to be replaced.
Exemplar Dress Code Guidance
For reference, please see images below for what is acceptable and unacceptable in accordance with the UKAT Sixth Form Dress Code, this list is not exhaustive and is for illustration and reference purposes only.
