We are committed to fostering a culture of high expectation, equity and pride in our academy. We believe that school uniform supports a sense of belonging and a positive learning environment.

Our approach follows Department of Education guidance and is designed to be fair, inclusive and affordable. We respect religious, cultural, medical and disability related needs, and reasonable adjustments will always be considered.

Equally, we value the support of parents and carers in ensuring that pupils arrive appropriately dressed and ready to learn each day.

We follow government guidance with regard to school uniform. This guidance can be found here. We understand that uniform can be expensive, so we have kept our branded uniform to a minimum.

Please follow our uniform guidance to avoid making purchases that we do not permit in school.

Should you require any further guidance please do not hesitate to contact the head of year.

Uniform expectations from September 2026 onwards

  • QEA branded blazer
    OR
  • QEA branded school jumper
  • White shirt – long or short sleeved
  • Black formal trousers – leggings, jeggings or sportswear are not permitted
    OR
  • Black formal skirt – formal in style, sensible length, to the knee. Fashion tube skirts are not permitted.
    OR
  • QEA branded black shorts – no other shorts are permitted except for PE lessons
  • Plain black formal shoes or ankle boots – plain, no other colours or logos. Trainers or plimsolls are not permitted.
  • No ties to be worn

Physical education uniform and kit

Compulsory for boys and girls:

  • royal blue round neck T-shirt with academy logo – available to buy from the School Wear shop
  • black or navy shorts – must be plain (one small logo permitted)
  • white sports socks
  • black or navy football socks
  • trainers and football boots

In the interest of health and safety, all students must have gumshields and shin-pads.

Optional (but highly recommended):

  • navy long sleeved (zip) top – available to buy from the School Wear shop and the academy PE department
  • black or navy tracksuit bottoms – must be plain (one small logo permitted)
  • black leggings (girls only) – must be plain (one small logo permitted)
  • black or navy wind/water proof jacket – must be plain and wearing of this is at staff discretion, dependant on the weather

Uniform supplier

Schoolwear Solutions
69A West Gate, Mansfield, NG18 1RU

Phone: (01623) 650782
Web: https://www.schoolwearsolutions.com/product-category/our-schools/t/the-queen-elizabeths-academy/

Uniform and PE kit can be purchased online.

Jewellery, hair and make-up

  • Earrings – only one stud per ear is permitted
  • One watch
  • Rings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces are not permitted
  • Facial piercings are not permitted- clear plastic retainers may be worn
  • Subtle make-up only – staff reserve the right to request make-up be removed if it is not deemed subtle
  • Nails – false nails, extensions and nail varnish are not permitted
  • Hairstyles – non-natural hair colours and combinations are not permitted. Nor are extreme shaved styles

Pre-loved uniform

We have a small selection of pre-loved uniform and PE kit available at the academy. Parents and carers are welcome to come into the academy to check availability of items or, alternatively, you can email us at info@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk with details of items and sizes required.

If you would like to donate any laundered pre-loved items then please drop off at the main reception.

Mobile phones and technology

In the interest of safety, security and for safeguarding reasons, mobile phones are not to be seen, heard or used by students in the academy. Students are allowed to carry phones for safety reasons, but they must be switched off in bags.

Students can contact parents in an emergency by asking at reception. Parents/carers can contact students by ringing the main academy number (01623 623559) and a message will be passed on by a member of staff.

If a student has a mobile phone, iPod (including headphones) or other electronic device and it is seen or heard by a member of staff, it will be confiscated and locked in the safe until the end of the academy day. Future instances will result in further sanctions.

It is best not to bring any valuable items to the academy in case they get lost.