What is the Salford City Academy uniform?
Compulsory:
- Plain white shirt - buttoned to the top and tucked in
- Academy tie (Students in Y8,9,10 and 11 from September 2021 will be provided with one from the academy)
- New Salford City Academy blazer (phased in from September, compulsory from January 2022)
- Navy blue knitted jumper with academy branding

- Smart black trousers, or tartan pleated skirt
- Plain black socks
- Plain black polishable shoes
(Please note shirts and the black trousers can be bought from elsewhere, they are not compulsory to buy from the supplier)
Optional:
- Plain black tights
- Coats may be worn outside of the school building
Hair, Make-Up and Jewellery
Acceptable:
- Natural hair colour
- Neat in appearance
- Navy or black hair bobbles / clips
- One pair of plain stud earrings (gold or silver)
- Make-up should not be worn
- A wrist watch
Religious Observances
Students whose religion requires them to wear a head scarf or cap are permitted to do so and we ask this is plain black in colour.
Unacceptable Uniform and Appearance
Anything not mentioned previously is considered unacceptable and includes, not exclusively:
Clothing / footwear:
- Hoodies or non school jumpers - pupils should wear coats in cold weather

- Shoes with any coloured piping or logos, boots or trainers
- Patterned tights
- Scarves, hats and gloves
Hair:
- Any shaven head, pattern, unnatural colouring or evident hair extensions
- Any shaven or partially shaven eyebrows
Make-up:
- Any visible make-up
- Any nail varnish or acrylic nails
Jewellery:
- Any piercing to nose, lip or belly button.
- Multiple ear piercing.
- Necklaces
PE Kit
Compulsory
- Navy blue shorts with academy logo
- Sky blue performance training top with academy logo
- Trainers – appropriate trainers that provide support for the foot/ankle (not pumps, converse or other fashion shoes)
Optional:
- Navy blue training skort with academy logo
- Navy blue and silver training leggings
- Navy blue training pants with academy logo
- Navy blue training zip top with academy logo
(Please note shirts and trousers can be bought from elsewhere, they are not compulsory to buy from the supplier)