How to Order
Parents/students can place their orders:
Online: https://www.swischoolwear.co.uk/workington-academy-cu-0005005?
Phone: 01928 752 610
Post: Sportswear International Ltd, Fairoak Lane, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, WA7 3DU
Delivery: Orders over £70 are eligible for free home delivery. Orders below £70 can be delivered to the Academy for free. Items of uniform delivered to the Academy must be collected by students during social times from student services. The schedule for ordering and delivery is below:
| Group C | Despatch – WEDNESDAY |
| Cut off Date | Tuesday |
| Delivery Day | Thursday |
| Collection Day | Friday |
Uniform Policy
Compulsory items
- Workington Academy clip-on tie in turquoise, pink, and black stripes.
- Workington Academy blazer.
- Plain white blouse or shirt, long or short-sleeved, worn tucked in with the top button fastened.
- Plain black trousers (See examples and non-examples in appendix 1)
- Trousers must have a zip and button, made from cotton, terylene, or a wool blend. Cords,denim, tight-fitting trousers, and lycra-style leggings are not permitted.
- Black socks only.
- Footwear (See examples and non-examples in appendix 1)
- All students are expected to wear formal black shoes unless they require medical exemption
- Footwear must be strong, comfortable, and plain in style to support walking, stair climbing, and time spent in labs and workshops.
- Inappropriate footwear includes:
- Trainers and sports shoes (e.g. Converse, Nike, Adidas, Lonsdale, etc.)
- Leather-style trainers, boots, canvas or suede shoes, and high heels
- Non-branded footwear resembling leather trainers, including those with low lacing, metal eyelets, rounded toes, and thick rubber soles
- Boots and high tops are not permitted.
- Trainers are only allowed during PE lessons.
Outerwear
- A plain anorak or coat may be worn in colder weather to maintain a smart appearance during travel to and from school or on school outings.
- Outdoor coats, hoodies, or jackets must not be worn inside the building and should be stored in lockers or bags.
Optional Uniform Items
- Workington Academy pleated or straight skirt with logo (22” or 24” length only).
- No other skirt is permitted.
- Workington Academy black V-neck jumper with logo.
- Plain black belt with a small, plain buckle.
Pre-Loved Uniform
At Workington Academy we believe that every student should feel proud to wear their uniform, and that the cost of school clothing should never be a barrier to that. Our pre-loved uniform scheme offers good quality, clean second-hand uniform items free of charge to any family who needs them.
How It Works
Our stock of pre-loved uniform is held in school and is available to all families throughout the year. Items are donated by current and former students as they outgrow them, laundered, checked for quality, and made available to anyone who needs them, no questions asked.
To request items, simply contact the school office or your child’s year group team and a member of our staff will arrange for you or your child to collect in a way that suits you. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion.
What We Have in Stock
Our stock changes regularly depending on donations, but we typically hold a range of:
- Blazers
- Shirts
- Trousers and skirts
- Ties
- PE kit
Stock levels and available sizes vary, so we recommend getting in touch if you are looking for something specific. We will always do our best to help.
Donating to the Scheme
If your child has outgrown their uniform and it is still in good condition, we would be very grateful for your donation. Items can be dropped off at the school office at any time during the school day. Please ensure items are clean before donating.
Every donation directly helps another family in our community, and we are grateful to everyone who has contributed to making this scheme possible.
More details can be found in the Uniform Policy below:
