Uniform
Uniform is an important part of our school. We believe it promotes a sense of identity and establishes good working habits.
All students are required to present themselves to our school wearing the correct uniform. The Headteacher reserves the right to send any student home to correct their uniform or appearance where necessary.
School Uniform Supplier
Trutex Hackney (Crossbow)
31 Broadway Market
Hackney E8 4PH
Tel: 020 7923 9313
Uniform items must be plain, without accessories, logos, decoration or any other colours. Below is a list of acceptable uniform:
- Blazer: Waterside Academy grey blazer with school badge (specialised item)
- Shirt: Plain white shirt with collar - we recommend long-sleeved during winter and short-sleeved for summer. Any clothing items e.g. a t-shirt worn underneath the shirt must be plain white.
- Tie: Waterside Academy tie, worn to the waist (specialised item)
- Jumper (optional): Navy V-Neck with logo (specialised item)
- Trousers: Plain navy, tailored, regular fit (no denim, coloured pocket zips or chino-style trousers)
- Skirt: Plain navy, knee-length
- Socks: Plain black, ankle length (no knee-high socks)
- Tights: Plain black (no leggings permitted)
- Shoes: Plain black leather school shoes, providing adequate protection and support (no casuals, fabric, canvas, trainers, sandals, pumps, ‘work’ type shoes e.g. Doctor Martens, high heels, boots, coloured laces, coloured stitching or patent leather)
- Coat: Plain black, to be removed in class (no leather, suede, denim, hoody, sweatshirt, sports top, body warmer, gillet)
- Bag: Either Waterside Academy branded or plain black rucksack/ backpack. No handbag-style bags permitted.
- Hijab, abaya, prayer cap,turban, patka: Plain matt black
Jewellery, Decoration and Other Items
- A single necklace or bracelet for religious reasons
- Hats: Plain black woollen hat, only to be worn outside the buildings during cold weather (no bobbles, visors)
- Hair Fasteners: Plain black. No large headwear items, unless for religious reasons
- Earrings: Small plain studs (under 5mm in diameter), matching pair or single
- Belts: Plain black, plain buckle (no oversized buckles)
- Make-up: To be modest and discreet (no lipstick, false eyelashes, acrylic nails)
- No body jewellery (including facial piercings), hair dyes, coloured hair extensions, tattoos, visible undergarments
PE Kit: Required Items
- Shirt: Blue Waterside Academy polo shirt with logo
- Shorts: Plain navy football shorts available from uniform shop
- Tracksuit: Navy tracksuit bottoms and matching top available from the uniform shop
- Socks: Plain white socks
- Trainers: Plain black or plain white (no embellishments)
- Swim Suit: One piece, in a dark colour
- *Any item not on the list will be at the discretion of the Headteacher