Uniform Shop
The Academy Uniform Shop stocks branded items of uniform for the Nursery, Primary and Secondary phases. Parents and carers should buy uniform online and collect the items from the Academy Reception, on the Wednesday following the placement of the order. Information about how to use the online shop is below.
Online shop
Items can be purchased online through our website. To see the online shop please click the button below where you will be able to view and order uniform. Detailed measurements for items of uniform are shown below to help you assess which size will fit your child. If you need further information or assistance, please email Uniformshop@alecreedacademy.co.uk
Payment should be made by credit or debit card, you do not need a Parent Pay account.
Once orders have been placed online, they normally take 2 to 3 days to be ready for collection. If your order is placed during the summer holiday, you can collect your items on the Wednesday following the placement of your order. (See click and collect letter below for more details on when you can collect uniform)
During term time, the order will be given to your child to take home. If items are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know the date we expect to fulfil your order. For pupils starting mid-year, you will be given a time to collect your items. To collect items, you should come to the Main Reception.
Returns are accepted as long as the uniform item hasn’t been worn. Please note that returns will take at least 5 days to process (this will be longer in the summer break).
UNIFORM
Secondary uniform
Item of Uniform |
Information |
Purchase from |
| Academy blazer | Navy Blazer with Academy badge | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy jumper | Navy V-neck jumper with Academy badge | Academy uniform shop |
| White shirt | White shirt with collar to take a tie | High street retail outlet |
| Academy tie | Navy tie with embroidered yellow dolphins | Academy uniform shop |
| Trousers / Skirt | Plain charcoal grey tailored trousers / Knee length or below the knee pleated skirt | High street retail outlet |
| Socks | Plain dark grey socks | High street retail outlet |
| Head scarves / Turbans / hats | Any head scarf or turban worn for religious / cultural reasons must be plain black, navy or white. Any hat must be plain black also. | High street retail outlet |
| Hair scrunchies / bands / slides / clips | If these are required to keep hair tidy these should be plain black. | High street retail outlet |
| Year group lanyard bearing student ID card in holder | Students will be provided with their first card holder and lanyard by the Academy. If lost or damaged a replacement will have to be purchased by the student at a cost of £0.50 per card and £1.50 per lanyard. | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy PE T-Shirt |
Navy polo shirt with Alec Reed Academy logo Note-Years 8-11 can still purchase the old sky blue PE T-Shirt whilst we transition to the new uniform |
Academy uniform shop |
| Academy PE Sweatshirt | Navy with ‘ARA Sport’ logo | Academy uniform shop |
| PE Jogging bottoms | Navy blue jogging bottoms | High street retail outlet |
| Academy PE shorts | Navy with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| PE Leggings | Navy blue leggings with Alec Reed Academy PE shorts over the top. Leggings may not be worn on their own. | High street retail outlet |
| PE Socks | Navy blue sports socks | Academy uniform shop |
| Astro Trainers | Only plastic studded footwear or turf trainers can be worn (no metal studs, spikes, blades or flat soles) | High street retail outlet |
Primary uniform
Item of Uniform |
Information |
Purchase from |
| Academy Polo Shirt | Sky Blue with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy Sweatshirt | Navy Blue with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy P.E. T-Shirt | Sky Blue with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| PE shorts | Navy blue shorts | Academy uniform shop/High street retail outlet |
| Trousers / Skirt | Plain charcoal grey tailored trousers / Knee length pleated skirt | High street retail outlet |
| Socks | Plain dark grey socks | High street retail outlet |
| Low heeled black shoes | Low heeled black leather polishable shoes (school shoes must not be canvas, rubber or suede. Any laces must also be black.) Trainers or boots may not be worn instead of school shoes | High street retail outlet |
| Book Bag | Navy Blue bag | Academy uniform shop |
| Head Scarves/Turbans/Hats | Any head scarf or turban that is worn for religious/cultural reasons must be plain black, navy or white in colour. Any hat that is worn for cultural reasons must be plain black. | High street retail outlet |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How do I get the right size of uniform? A full sizing guide is on the website, please use this. We have also found that when buying High School uniform, parents should check the size of blazer needed using the sizing guide and then buy a one size bigger for the jumper. So, if the blazer needed is 35 inches, the jumper should be 36 inches.
Can I return/exchange my uniform if it does not fit? Yes, returns will be accepted
Do I need a ParentPay account? Not to purchase uniform, you will be directed to our online shop and can pay by card. You will still need to create a ParentPay account however as we are a cashless academy. New starters will be given ParentPay details in September.
Can I pay by cash? No, we are a cashless school and all payments are made through ParentPay
Contact US
- If you have any queries, please check the Frequently Asked Questions below and if this doesn’t answer your query, please email the uniform shop: Uniformshop@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- For technical queries please contact Finance@alecreedacademy.co.uk