Learning habit 5: uniform

Uniform shows pride in our appearance and pride in being a member of the Dixons Croxteth community. If a child requires a uniform adjustment due to medical reasons, then evidence must be provided. If students breach any part of our uniform code, they will either be given temporary uniform to wear or will be sat in reset until their uniform is perfect. If a student borrows uniform, it must be returned at the end of the school day.

Perfect uniform at Dixons Croxteth means:

Key Stage 3 Uniform Expectations (Year 7, 8 and 9) 

• Students have the autonomy to select a choice of coloured polo shirts (grey, navy blue, black, maroon or pink) embroidered with the Academy logo. 
• A grey, navy or black V-neck or round neck jumper / cardigan. 
• Black tailored trousers, skirt or pinafore - jeans / tracksuits / leggings / very flared, tight, knee length trousers or trousers which gather at the ankle are not considered appropriate wear. 
• Black knee length box pleated skirt, or students may choose to wear a black knee length pinafore (specifically shown below). 
• Hijabs, scarves, turbans, crowns, and top knots, worn for religious reasons, must be plain black and well secured. 
• Socks should be plain black, a small bow at the side is permitted. Socks worn with a skirt can be ankle or knee-length but not over the knee. Tights should be black opaque 40 denier or more. 
• Shoes must be sensible and entirely plain black with no large badges or logos; laces must be fastened and be plain black. Heels, boots (including Doc Marten boots) and trainers are not acceptable. Students wearing the wrong footwear will be asked to change into Academy footwear. 
• No jewellery is allowed; this includes facial jewellery; earrings are permitted but must have a plaster to cover them. 
• Make-up, if worn, should be entirely discreet and natural. False eyelashes are not allowed. 
• Nail varnish, false nails (gel nails, shellac, acrylic etc.) are not allowed at any time. 
• Hair must be appropriate to a place of work with no unusual styles or colours, shavings, or patterns. 
• Belts, if worn, should be plain black. 
• Outdoor jackets, jumpers, cardigans other than Academy uniform, should not be worn at any time inside the Academy. 
• Hats, hoods, and caps need to be removed before entering the building. 
• The PE kit consists of an academy navy blue t-shirt featuring the Academy logo, shorts, and PE socks, in the same design. Optional Academy hoodies and tracksuit bottoms are also available for students to purchase. Girls also have the option of a skort or leggings. 
   

Key Stage 4 Uniform Expectations (Year 10 and 11)

• Formal Suit jacket or blazer in choice of plain black, grey, or navy blue. 
• White shirt, no coloured garments are to be worn underneath the shirt. 
• Personal tie. 
• A grey, navy or black V-neck or round neck jumper / cardigan. 
• Black tailored trousers, skirt or pinafore - jeans / tracksuits / leggings / very flared, tight, knee length trousers or trousers which gather at the ankle are not considered appropriate wear. 
• Black knee length box pleated skirt, or students may choose to wear a black knee length pinafore (specifically shown below). 
• Socks should be plain black. Socks worn with a skirt can be ankle or knee-length but not over the knee. Tights should be black opaque 40 denier or more. 
• Shoes must be sensible and entirely plain black with no large badges or logos; laces must be fastened and be plain black. Heels, boots (including Doc Marten boots) and trainers are not acceptable. Students wearing the wrong footwear will be asked to change into Academy footwear. 
• No jewellery is allowed; this includes facial jewellery; earrings are permitted but must have a plaster to cover them. 
• Make-up, if worn, should be entirely discreet and natural. False eyelashes are not allowed. 
• Nail varnish, false nails (gel nails, shellac, acrylic etc.) are not allowed at any time. 
• Hair must be appropriate to a place of work with no unusual styles or colours, shavings, or patterns. 
• Belts, if worn, should be plain black. 
• Outdoor jackets, jumpers, cardigans other than Academy uniform, should not be worn at any time inside the Academy. 
• Hats, hoods, and caps need to be removed before entering the building. 
• The PE kit consists of an academy navy blue t-shirt featuring the Academy logo, shorts, and PE socks, in the same design. Optional Academy hoodies and tracksuit bottoms are also available for students to purchase. Girls also have the option of a skort or leggings. 

Dixons Croxteth Academy uniform suppliers

• Uniform can be purchased from Alpha Schoolwear: Dixons Croxteth Academy – ALPHASCHOOLWEAR
• Brienda Ltd (Alphaschoolwear.com) 74 Muirhead Avenue - 0151 226 3333
• West Derby Schoolwear (Alphaschoolwear.com) 239-241 Eaton Road - 0151 228 7896

Second hand uniform

If you are struggling with the costs of school uniform, or need to purchase some second hand, please contact us or call reception on 0151 332 6780 as we may be able to help you.