Uniform and Equipment

You can visit the online webstore for Harris Academy Battersea at https://www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk/. Sixth formers wear smart business dress. 

Students in Years 7–11 wear a smart and tidy uniform. The main colours, black and moss green, were chosen by students. Our logo/crest was designed by them too, as part of an art competition.

In addition to the standard items of uniform:

• Students should wear a white shirt with black trousers (girls can either wear a plain black skirt or trousers);
• All students will need to wear black shoes: they must be plain black and should be made out of a material that can be polished.
• Students are permitted a single stud earring in each ear, and a wristwatch (that is not 'smart'). No other jewellerry is to be work.

Click HERE to see our full uniform policy.

Further visual clarification can be found below:

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PE Uniform

For PE lessons each week students must have:

• An academy PE top or a plain black top
• Plain black joggers or shorts
• Plain black or white socks
• Sports trainers

Students must not wear as part of their PE kit:

• Any jewellery
• Any hoodies or fashion tops
• Any branded items of clothing (e.g. students should not wear a black addidas tracksuit with white logos)
• Any non-uniform shoes (e.g. crocs)

Students who do not wear appropriate PE kit will not be able to participate in PE and may recieve a sanction.

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Banned items and inappropriate uniform

Students should have a school bag and may wear appropriate headwear (plain black hats or a black, white or Olive Green headscarf).

However, there are various items that should not be worn or carried. The list of these can be seen below:

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Recycling uniform - second hand provision

School Uniform Direct, Harris Academy Battersea’s official school uniform supplier, has partnered with oldschooluniform.co.uk to offer parents the opportunity to purchase, request and recycle pre-loved uniforms as part of their focus on sustainability and affordability. See image below for more details.

We are also recycling uniform and asking former Year 11 students to donate their branded items for re-issue to students within the Academy. Please contact info@harrisbattersea.org.uk for further enquiries.

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Equipment

Being ready for learning is an essential prerequisite for a successful year, and therefore it is essential that every student has all of their school equipment from the first day.

Equipment checks will be conducted weekly by tutors, and in every lesson by teachers. The Academy’s equipment list can be found below:

• Equipment can be purchased in the Library every day at school using cash
• Reading books can be borrowed in the Library every day

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Phones and Smart Watches

The Academy operates a not seen, not heard, not used, switched off approach to Mobile phones (and any similar devices including Smart Watches) on site.

These items must be fully away and not seen at all during the school day, and should be switched off on arrival Students must not use these devices anywhere on the school site. The Academy will confiscate phones and related 'Smart' items if they are seen, heard, or used.