All children should wear uniform. The Trust reserves the right to insist that children are dressed appropriately at all times. Parents will be contacted if necessary.
School Uniform
School Uniform
- Black skirt
- Black school trousers
- Plain black jogging bottoms (no logos or patterns)
- Plain black leggings (no logos or patterns)
- Black formal shorts
- Black jogging shorts (no logos or patterns)
- White polo shirt or white blouse with collar
- Turquoise school sweatshirt or cardigan
- Blue and white checked school summer dress (in warmer weather)
- Plain black shoes, trainers or boots (no heels)
- A weather appropriate coat
Labelling Uniform
All items of school uniform should be clearly marked with your child's name. We cannot be responsible for unmarked items which are lost although we will always try hard to locate lost items for you.
PE Kit
On PE days children should wear their PE kits to school.
Exercise-appropriate, plain sportswear (e.g t-shirt, jogging bottoms, hoodie and trainers).
Please ensure where possible that sportswear only has a small logo and that t-shirts do not have print on the front or back.
Jewellery, hair and make-up
Jewellery is not allowed except for a watch and single stud earrings, which must be removed for PE. No make-up is allowed and hair should be tied back with a discreet hairband.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not allowed in school. If a pupil does for any reason bring a phone, it must be handed in to the school office for the duration of the school day.
Our School Uniform can be purchased through the following suppliers:
Uniform Direct, Market Street, Gainsborough. Online ordering is available at
Please ensure where possible that sportswear only has a small logo and that t-shirts do not have print on the front or back.
Jewellery, hair and make-up
Jewellery is not allowed except for a watch and single stud earrings, which must be removed for PE. No make-up is allowed and hair should be tied back with a discreet hairband.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not allowed in school. If a pupil does for any reason bring a phone, it must be handed in to the school office for the duration of the school day.
Our School Uniform can be purchased through the following suppliers:
Uniform Direct, Market Street, Gainsborough. Online ordering is available at
https://www.uniform-direct.com/acatalog/Mercers-Wood-Academy.html
OR
School Trends by following the link www.schooltrendsonline.com then select "Find my school" and follow the order instructions. Alternatively, if you do not have access to the internet you can collect an order form from school and order by post. Please note, this is a direct ordering system through the supplier and the Trust is unable to assist you with your order or post the order form on your behalf.
OR
School Trends by following the link www.schooltrendsonline.com then select "Find my school" and follow the order instructions. Alternatively, if you do not have access to the internet you can collect an order form from school and order by post. Please note, this is a direct ordering system through the supplier and the Trust is unable to assist you with your order or post the order form on your behalf.
Please see below Guidance from the Government regarding the cost of School Uniform Act 2021:
