Uniform

The Academy uniform is an important part of our collective identity and sense of community.

Students at Harris Academy Bermondsey are expected to wear the uniform in its entirety to the Academy on all occasions. It is important that students always present themselves as ambassadors of the Academy including when they are in public places or travelling to and from the Academy.

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Our uniform supplier

Our blazer, jumper, blouses and PE t-shirt are available only from Stevenson’s, a family run, specialist uniform and sportswear provider who currently work with over 550 schools across the UK. You can purchase these items:

• In-store at Stevenson’s, 50-51 Whitgift Centre, Croydon, CR0 1UQ (Mon - Sat 9am-5.30pm) - email croydonbranch@stevensons.co.uk
• Online at www.stevensons.co.uk
• By phone on 01372 747474

All non-branded items of the Academy uniform (such as trousers and skirts) can be purchased from any supplier. You will need to log-in or register with Stevenon's to buy branded school uniform online or make an in-store appointment. This is an easy process but you may like to watch a video created by Stevenson's to take you through the process.  

• Click here to download the HAB uniform price list 2024
• Click here to download the Stevensons sizing guide.

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Uniform Bank (Swap Shop)

Uniforms can be expensive, family circumstances can change and sometimes keeping your children clean and warm can be more difficult than you would ever imagine. 

We are very pleased to be able to have an  Academy Uniform Bank which is intended to help families by providing free items of school uniforms including PE kits and shoes. Anyone is welcome to donate pre-loved clothing or collect anything they may need, subject to availability. Please help us to continue to help as many families as possible. 

Our academy community has been extremely generous in previous years, and we have been able to help families. The Uniform Bank is available throughout the school year. Please contact reception on info@harrisbermondsey.org.uk with requests for items of uniform, or to make a donation.

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Main school uniform

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PE kit

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Main uniform

The Academy requires that all students wear the following uniform items. Our blazer, jumper, blouses and PE t-shirt are available only from Stevenson’s (see details above). All non-branded items of the Academy uniform (such as trousers and skirts) can be purchased from any supplier.

Blazer (compulsory). Bespoke Academy blazer in navy with Academy badge embroidered on the front pocket (purchase from supplier only).

Jumper (optional). Bespoke navy Academy jumper with pink edging at collar (students do not have to wear this but no other jumper/cardigan is permissible as an alternative at any time of year, so purchase is strongly advised).

Blouse (compulsory). Pink open neck Academy blouse (purchase from supplier only).

Skirts or trousers (compulsory). Navy pleated skirt with elasticated waist (should be knee length)/ankle length skirt for those wishing to fully cover their legs. Navy trousers with elasticated waist.

Socks and tights. Plain tights – black only (black socks only to be worn with black tights if necessary) Plain white or black socks (no images/patterns/branding/logos).

PE Kit

• Navy track suit (purchased from supplier only) – optional
• Navy or black sports leggings
• Academy T shirt (purchased from supplier only)
• Plimsolls or trainers

Shoes. Black shoes, which can be polished (no trainers or plimsols/canvas shoes or boots/no Vans).

School bag. Any navy or black bag that is big and sturdy enough to carry all the books and equipment required for each academy day. Small handbags or pouches are not permitted.

Coat

• Plain, dark coloured outdoor coat with no visible logo or brandings.
• Cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops, waistcoats and hooded tops  are not to be worn as coats.
• Only plain, dark scarves will be permitted to be worn outside the Academy buildings.

Head covering (optional)

• Headscarves worn for religious or cultural reasons can be any single colour (not patterned).
• Scarves need to be of a length that allows for the Academy uniform to be visible in its entirety.
• Headscarves worn temporarily to protect hair should be plain black or navy.
• All other hair accessories such as headbands should be plain black or navy.
• No headscarves or accessories should have studs, sequins or other decorations on them.

Jewellery, nails and lashes

• A small pair of earring studs (to be worn one in each ear lobe) and a small watch are allowed. No other jewellery, piercings or smart watches are acceptable.  Piercings are not allowed.
• No false nails or eyelashes should be worn in the academy. Nail colour should be neutral.

All students are expected to wear the uniform detailed above. This uniform will be checked daily at the gate and in the Tutor room or at Assembly.

Parents will be informed if the uniform code is breached, and students are not permitted into lesson until they are correctly dressed in full academy uniform.

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Essential equipment

All students should attend the Academy with the following equipment:

• Pencil case with pens, ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener
• Coloured pencils
• Scientific calculator
• Reading book
• Planner