School Uniform and Equipment

Uniform Update

In light of the proposed national changes to uniform guidance regarding branded items, MARK Education Trust has carried out a full review of uniform expectations across all our schools. As part of this process, new uniform requirements will come into effect for both our primary and secondary phases from September 2026. 

These updates not only reflect new national expectations but also support our transition to a refreshed identity as Hailsham Academy, ensuring that our uniform aligns with our values, branding and vision for the future.

A full uniform and equipment policy, including images and detailed requirements, will be published for all phases in Term 6. 

The deadline date for online orders via Monkhouse to be delivered before September is Sunday 16 August. Home delivery is free for orders over £85.00. 

Changes for the Primary Phase from September 2026 

From September 2026, updated Hailsham Academy branded items will be introduced for the Primary Phase. These changes are designed to ensure our uniform remains affordable, accessible and sustainable, while supporting a consistent identity across both phases of the Academy.

Key updates include: 

  • New Hailsham Academy sweatshirt or cardigan (updated branding) for all new pupils joining from September 2026. 
  • New Hailsham Academy PE top for all new pupils joining from September 2026. 
  • Current pupils may continue to wear their existing uniform until items need replacing. When replacements are required, families should purchase the updated Hailsham Academy branded versions. 
  • Pupils transitioning into Year 7 in September 2026 must follow the updated Secondary Phase uniform requirements. 

The new Hailsham Academy Primary Phase uniform items are available to order online via our uniform supplier’s website: Monkhouse: Hailsham Academy Primary. 

Changes for the Secondary Phase from September 2026 

From September 2026, updates will be made to the Hailsham Academy Secondary Phase uniform. These changes are designed to keep our uniform affordable, accessible and sustainable while maintaining our high expectations and core values. 

Key updates include: 

  • Blazers will no longer be compulsory. 
  • A Hailsham Academy school jumper will become the required item in place of a blazer. 

Updated Hailsham Academy branded items will be introduced, including: 

  • Jumper 
  • Skirt 
  • PE top 
  • School tie (one design for all students in Years 7–11) 
  • Optional PE ¼ zip 
  • Current year‑group ties will no longer be permitted. 

The new Hailsham Academy jumper will be available to pre-order from the date above, but this item will not arrive in stock until August. Parents will be notified by email when their order has been dispatched, and only one delivery charge will apply. 

The deadline date for online orders to be delivered before September is Sunday 16 August. Home delivery is free for orders over £85.00. 

To support families, current students may continue wearing their existing uniform next academic year. They are also welcome to transition to the updated uniform early if they wish. 

All new Year 7 students and other new starters joining us from September 2026 will be required to wear the updated uniform items. 

Please read the full uniform update letter here: Hailsham Academy Secondary Phase Uniform Update 

MARK Education Trust believes that a consistent school uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of its schools and to provide a sense of belonging and identity for all learners, which prevents peer pressure to wear certain clothes/brands regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.   

We believe that learners most effectively achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable and dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.   

Our uniform is based heavily on learner preference and addresses some of the most pertinent points raised during the consultation process.  It also reflects our high standards, expectations, motto and core values and is designed with all learners in mind and is smart, comfortable and economical.   

Uniform is one of the outward signs by which the local community recognises our students and it is important that our students present themselves in a positive, professional way that conveys a disciplined and well-ordered learning environment.  

We expect parents to endorse these principles and support the school to ensure the uniform code applies to every student from Reception through to year 11. All learners are required to wear their school uniform whilst journeying to and from school, and whilst inside and outside the school buildings. The uniform should be neat and clean, communicating that our learners take pride in belonging to an Academy within MARK Education Trust.   

Specialist subjects such as the Sciences, Art and Technology may require protective clothing, about which staff will advise students. If a student does not wear the recommended protective clothing, the school cannot accept responsibility for any damage to other clothing. 

Hailsham Academy Secondary Phase Uniform and Equipment Policy 2026

Uniform Supplier 

Hailsham Academy Primary and Secondary phase uniform can currently be purchased online from Monkhouse Schoolwear.  

A number of basic uniform items can also be purchased from high street retailers specialising in school uniform. 

Second-hand uniform 

We kindly ask that any unwanted or second-hand uniform items are donated as follows: 

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