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We expect students to be in full uniform every day, and wearing their uniform with pride.

Please scroll down the page to find out about ways that you can find affordable uniform, both new and recycled, or free uniform. If you need any further help with uniform, please contact school via enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk.

Expectations for September 2025

Please click on the red button below to read the letter emailed to parents/carers in July 2025. There are no changes to the uniform expectations for September, except for the requirement for equipment to be carried every day in a suitably sized plain black backpack that can be worn on the shoulder/s (ie, large enough to carry A4 size folders and PE kit).

Quick Reminder Infographic 2025-2026

Click on the Infographic or on the red button below to view our quick reminder of uniform expectations. quick reminder Every year group has a different colour stripe on their tie. Please see the numbers on the infographic for reference. Please note that your child will keep the same colour tie throughout their time at the Academy. Year 7 students only are provided with a free tie on their first day. Replacement ties can be purchased via the Arbor School Shop or from Just Schoolwear

Uniform Policy 2025-2026

Click on the red button below to view the Uniform Policy for 2025-2026, which has been developed in line with government guidance. Please also read the notices below for further information on sourcing both new and recycled uniform.

 

Ordering Uniform

Just Schoolwear is proud to be the official supplier of quality uniform at affordable prices for The Bulwell Academy.

All uniform must be ordered online for “click and collect” from the Just Schoolwear stores OR delivered to your home for £4.95 (free delivery for £100 spend).

Please order by the first Sunday in August to guarantee your uniform in time for September: just-schoolwear.co.uk

The Just Schoolwear team will visit the school each July to hold a  ‘Uniform Fitting Event’ for Year 6 students who are 'moving up' to the school in September. Students will be able to try uniform , which ensures the correct sizes are ordered online.

Uniform on Arbor

New school ties can be ordered on the Arbor School Shop and collected in school from your child’s Director of Achievement (all new Year 7 students will be given a free tie on their first day in September. Lost ties must be replaced by purchasing a new one on the Arbor School Shop. To find out how to set up your Arbor Account, please click on the red button below.

Recycled Uniform Shop

If your child grows out of their uniform or leaves the Academy, we would appreciate if you could donate any unwanted uniform to the Academy to help us replenish our Recycled Uniform Shop.

Please hand in any items you wish donate to the Reception Desk at any time during the school day.

Students and parents/carers can view our recycled uniform during school opening hours. You can swap any good quality uniform items you no longer require for items from our Recycled Uniform Shop. We have recycled trousers, shirts, skirts and blazers. These are available for you to purchase at a low cost or to swap for donated items. Please ask if you require a blazer and we will let you know if we are able to help. We do not have recycled ties. Any donated ties are used for loaning to students who forget to wear their tie to school. New ties are available to purchase on the Arbor School Shop.

Local Uniform Exchange Groups

Facebook is a good place to start looking for recycled uniform. Search Bulwell Academy uniform on Facebook Marketplace or take a look at the Facebook groups below.

The Academy has a Facebook group for buying, selling, gifting and swapping uniform: facebook.com/groups/bulwellacademypreloveduniform Once parents/carers have joined the group they can list items needed or items they have to sell, gift or swap.

 

On Nottingham School Uniform Exchange Group on Facebook, you will find uniform items advertised for all schools across Nottingham.

Keep up to date with events and news in your local community with the Bulwell Community Facebook group, where you may also find uniform for The Bulwell Academy listed and can also post your own adverts. There is also a Facebook group run by parents/carers of The Bulwell Academy where you can share any items you would like to sell, swap or gift as well.

Further Support

Please rest assured that we will not allow financial restrictions to negatively impact any student’s access to the correct uniform. In order for us to explore further support, please contact: enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk We also want to make you aware of three charities that can support with uniform and shoes for both secondary and primary school children. The Nottingham Uniform Project collects uniform donations from schools and makes them available to parents to upcycle and save money at the same time. The project is supported by the Sharewear Clothing Scheme who accept all clothing and shoe donations. Sharewear offers free-of-charge clothing choices to people in economic difficulty. Likewise, Shoe Aid helps families who are struggling to provide their children with shoes that are fit for purpose. If you require a referral to the Uniform Project, Sharewear or Shoe Aid, please email enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk.