School Uniform and Equipment

At Paddington Academy, high standards of uniform and equipment are essential in creating a calm, focused and purposeful environment for learning. Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride and arrive at school every day fully equipped for learning. These expectations apply at all times, including on the school site, when travelling to and from school, and when representing the Academy at events or trips.

To ensure students are ready to learn, regular equipment checks take place on entry to school, during tutor time and through weekly year-group equipment audits. Students who do not have the correct equipment will receive a same-day detention, and where concerns persist, additional checks and support may be put in place

Uniform Expectations

Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride, presenting themselves as smart, confident and respectful members of the school community. Wearing the full and correct uniform is a non-negotiable expectation.

This applies at all times, including:

  • On the school site
  • Travelling to and from school
  • Representing the Academy at events or trips

Students must be in full, correct uniform to attend lessons. Where issues arise, the school will support students to resolve them; however, if this is not possible, students may be placed in Reflection or sent home to correct their uniform.

How to order uniform - Instructions for parents

Uniform Online Shop (Price & Buckland) - All branded items. Non-branded items can be purchased from any retailer, provided they meet school expectations.

Our uniform policy - view our uniform policy.

To see our full uniform guidance, please read Uniform Expectation Guide 26-27.

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Equipment Guide

We conduct regular checks of equipment both on entrance to school as well as during tutor time. To support this, year teams carry out a full equipment check once per week during tutor time. Students who do not have the correct equipment will receive a detention to be sat on the same day.

These checks ensure that all students have the correct equipment and help maintain high standards across the year group. Where concerns are identified, further action may be taken, including additional spot checks to ensure expectations are consistently met.

Equipment Expectations

Below is a list of the equipment that students are expected to always have with them (this includes the student planner).

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Daily Equipment Checks

When students enter school, a different piece of equipment or uniform is checked each day. This ensures that these items are checked regularly.

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