Uniform Code & Appearance
The Quest Academy’s uniform is designed so that it is inclusive, appropriate for the school environment, promotes sustainability and economic equality and supports students’ preparation for the wider world.
School Wear Incorporated (SWI) is the supplier of The Quest Academy daywear uniform and PE kit. Some items of daywear and sportswear are compulsory, while some are optional.
Uniform
All students are expected to wear their uniform with pride, both in school and within the local community. Please refer to the Uniform and Appearance Policy below for full details.
Compulsory uniform items include:
- The Quest Academy navy blazer with embroidered logo
- Year group clip-on tie
- Plain white school shirt or blouse
- Formal navy blue school trousers or a knee-length navy blue school skirt
- Plain black leather or patent school shoes (capable of being polished)
- Academy ID card and year group lanyard
Optional uniform items include:
- The Quest Academy navy V-neck jumper with embroidered logo
Please note that hooded tops, denim jackets, smartwatches, false eyelashes, nail extensions, visible body piercings (other than one pair of small stud earrings), and unnaturally coloured or extreme hairstyles are not permitted.
PE Kit
Students are expected to bring and wear the correct PE kit for all Physical Education lessons, including enrichment activities, training sessions and practical BTEC Sport lessons.
Compulsory PE kit includes:
- The Quest Academy navy/white PE polo shirt or multi-sports top
- Plain black or navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms
- Navy/white or plain white sports socks
- Suitable sports trainers with non-marking soles (appropriate footwear is required for both indoor and outdoor activities).
The Halo Code
The Quest Academy is proud to be a Halo Code school. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every member of our community feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We recognise that Afro-textured hair is an important part of many students’ and staff members’ racial, ethnic, cultural and religious identities and may require specific styling to maintain its health and wellbeing. We welcome Afro-textured hair worn in a wide range of styles, including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, protective styles, hair straightened using heat or chemical treatments, weaves, wigs, headscarves and wraps.
Our Uniform and Appearance Policy is applied fairly and consistently while recognising and celebrating diversity. We are committed to ensuring that no student is disadvantaged or treated less favourably because of their hair texture or hairstyle. At The Quest Academy, we believe that every student should be judged by their character, conduct and contribution to our community – not by their hairstyle. Our commitment to the Halo Code reflects our values of equality, inclusion and respect for all.