Uniform

At York Academy & College, uniforms are mandatory for all students and are strictly enforced. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are appropriately dressed before arriving at school. We believe that the wearing of York Academy & College uniform is:

1. Enabling students to identify with York Academy’s commitment
2. Practical and smart
3. Reinforcing a positive work ethos
4. Reducing expenditure for parents
5. Supporting the development of pride and school spirit at York Academy
6. Supporting a high level of discipline, belonging, respect, dignity, commitment, honor, unity identification and distinction
7. Lessening distractions and reinforcing an environment conducive to learning
8. Lessening peer pressure amongst students to dress a certain way
9. Reducing perceived socioeconomic differences

York Academy uniform policy aims to ensure:

1. All children wear the correct uniform to school
2. Children feel proud to belong to York Academy & College
3. Parents share the expectations of York Academy & College