Uniform & Equipment
Northern Education Trust believes that students learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and are dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.
A consistent academy uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the academy and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all students, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.
Our uniform policy lays out the measures taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy; to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all students; and a uniform that is affordable and the best value for money for the academy and students’ parents/carers.
Students must wear full academy uniform at all times when they are within the academy or on an academy visit, unless otherwise stated.
A copy of our academy uniform policy and uniform checklist including PE kit requirements can be found in the links below.
Please see below a letter regarding changes to school uniform from September 2026.
Equipment
We expect that students always bring the following items into the academy:
- A suitable school bag
- Need to Know book
- Planner
- Books (supplied by the academy)
- Stationery – Pen, pencil and ruler
Boys and Girls Year 7-11
Compulsory:
- Black blazer with blue piping and school badge – (provided free in September for year 7 new intake and mid-term transfer students) Black. Blazers should be worn at all times around the academy; blazers can be removed in lessons.
- Pale blue shirt – Please ensure that the shirt/blouse is not open neck and has a collar with top button attached (as available from supermarkets)
- Plain black shoes – (no training shoes, no timberland boots, no boots, no shoes with other colours across)
- Black tie with stripes – (provided free September for year 7 new intake and midterm transfer students) *Replacement ties will incur a cost.
- Black trousers for both boys and girls. Skinny fit trousers are not allowed.
- Black Tights – All students must wear tights and must ensure that they are plain black with no pattern.
- Bag – All pupils are expected to bring a bag to school to carry books and equipment safely around the Academy.
Optional:
- Girls can choose to wear the Dyke House Academy skirt available through Price and Buckland however if alternatives are purchased, skirts must be just above the knee in length
- Black V-neck Jumper with school badge
If you are in any doubt whether items can be worn in the Academy, please get in contact for clarification before purchasing.
PE Kit
Compulsory:
- Dyke House Academy PE Top
- Black PE Shorts
- Black socks
- Indoor training shoes
- Outdoor football boots (with moulded studs not exceeding 8mm)
Optional:
- Midlayer sports top (DHA logo)
- Leggings (DHA logo)
- Tracksuit bottoms (DHA logo)
These can all be purchased from Price and Buckland.