Uniform
Uniform supplier
Our uniform supplier is Nationwide School Uniforms. Parents can purchase the uniform from www.nationwideschooluniforms.co.uk or you can visit their shop at Nationwide School Uniforms, Vale Road, Spilsby PE23 5HE.
School Uniform
Black blazer with Cowley Academy badge: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms. To be worn at all times on the school site unless specific permission has been given by a member of staff.
Plain black V-neck sweatshirt/pullover: This must be plain black. A pullover is in addition to the blazer, not instead of a blazer. No cardigans and no hoodies.
Cowley Academy Year group tie: Students keep the same colour tie in each year at school.
Black skirt with SLAT Trust emblem: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms. Must be no shorter than 5cm above the knee and no longer than 10cm above the ankle. Skirts must NOT be rolled over at the waist. Black trousers with SLAT Trust emblem can be worn instead of a black skirt.
Black trousers with SLAT Trust emblem: Available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms. To be worn off the ground and level with shoes.
White shirt: Long or short sleeved, worn tucked in and all buttons fastened. No revere or button-down collars.
Black leather effect school shoes: No trainers/pumps. No high heels. No sport makes.
Socks: Plain black only. No stripes, colours or white sport socks. No sports logos. No trainer socks and no knee high socks, or over the knee (socks must be visible above shoes).
Tights: Flesh coloured or black. No socks to be worn over tights.
Coat: Coat in dark colours preferred (not to be worn inside).
PE Kit
- Purple polo shirt with collar (available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms)
- Boys rugby top (available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms)
- Plain black shorts (no stripes, colours or cycling shorts)
- Trainers (with laces and non marking soles)
- Football boots
- Black football socks
- White sports socks (trainer socks are NOT permitted)
- Shin pads
- Gum shield
Optional items to be worn ONLY for PE
- Plain black sweatshirt (round-neck with no hood)
- Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no stripes or colours)
- Plain black Skort (available ONLY from Nationwide School Uniforms)
Hair Style
- No extreme hairstyles (i.e. no unnatural colours or contrast colourings are permitted and no shaven lines in hair).
- The school has discretion in these matters. Please contact the school if any of the above needs clarifying.
- Discreet hair accessories only.
Jewellery / Other
- A single small stud or small sleeper may be worn in each ear lobe.
- One ring on each hand is allowed but must be discreet.
- One bracelet or charity bracelet is allowed but must be discreet.
- No facial/alternative body piercing jewellery is acceptable.
- One plain necklace may be worn (not to be seen).
- No gel nails, acrylic or nail varnish (even natural colours).
- No make-up in Year 7 and 8. Year 9, 10 and 11 subtle make-up only.
- No false eyelashes, eyebrows or lash extensions.
- No fashion belts.
- Any religious head covering should be plain in either black or white.