Uniform
Our official uniform suppliers are:
Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists
107-109 Regent Street
Kingswood
Bristol
BS15 8LJ
Telephone: 01179 620011
Email: kingswood-bristol.shop@monkhouse.com
Opening hours
- Monday – 9:30AM – 4:30PM
- Tuesday – Closed
- Wednesday – 9:30AM – 4:30PM
- Thursday – 9:30AM – 4:30PM
- Friday – Closed
- Saturday – 9:30AM – 4:30PM
- Sunday – 10AM – 4PM
Their website (Monkhouse) is open for parents to use 24/7 and their dedicated customer service team are happy to help with any queries
Parent Guide to shopping with Monkhouse
Expand the areas below to view the specific uniform requirements.
Uniform from September 2022
Lower School (Years R – 4)
Jade – King’s Oak Academy / plain polo shirt with optional KOA iron on badge.
Navy round neck sweatshirt or cardigan with optional King’s Oak Academy iron on badge.
- Jade green gingham dress – Summer months only (optional)
- Charcoal Grey Trousers
- Charcoal Grey Shorts
- Pleat Grey Skirt.
- White / Grey Socks
- White / Grey Tights.
- Plain black trainers / black shoes.
Middle School (Years 5 – 8)
- Charcoal Grey Trousers or Shorts
- Pleated Grey Skirt (Year 5/6 only)
- Pleated Monkhouse Skirt (this is the only skirt permitted in Years 7/8)
- White / Grey / Black Socks or Tights.
- Plain Black Trainers / Black Shoes.
Upper School (Years 9 -11)
Royal Blue – King’s Oak Academy / plain polo shirt
Navy round neck sweatshirt or cardigan with optional King’s Oak Academy iron on badge.
- Royal Blue – KOA / plain polo shirt with King’s Oak Academy Iron on logo.
- Navy round neck sweatshirt or cardigan with optional King’s Oak Academy iron on badge.
- Charcoal Grey Trousers
- Charcoal Grey Shorts
- Pleat Monkhouse skirt only
- White / Grey Socks
- White / Grey Tights.
- Plain black trainers / black shoes.
Lower Body and Footwear
All students from Reception – Year 11 can choose to wear either:
- Grey tailored, regular fit trousers or shorts (can be purchased from Monkhouse or alternative uniform shops). Shorts must be knee length and trousers must cover the ankle.
Styles such as carrot, tapered, seven/eighths are not permitted
- Jeans, cords, chinos, stretchy fabric, flares, tracksuit bottoms, leggings, sports shorts or zip pockets are not permitted.
- Monkhouse grey tailored school skirt. This will be the only, approved uniform skirt. Please do not seek to purchase skirts from alternative
- Plain black school shoes or trainers
- White/coloured logo based trainers, boots, high heels are not acceptable forms of footwear.
If your child attends school and is wearing one of the prohibited items listed above, they will be asked to change their clothes into the official uniform before attending lessons.
P.E. Kit List
The kit outlined is the only PE kit that students are allowed to wear. Any items not on the list will be deemed as inappropriate. The following kit consists of some specialised KOA items which can be purchased from Moorhouse Schoolwear Specialists (see link at the top of main page for kit supplier details).
Reception – Year 6
- King’s Oak Academy Blue King’s Oak PE T-shirt.
- King’s Oak Academy Blue King’s Oak Hoody.
- Black or navy loose-fitting shorts or tracksuit bottoms.
- Trainers.
Years 7 – 11
We want all our students to feel comfortable and confident during PE. The only essential item for our PE uniform is the King’s Oak Academy royal blue and white PE polo shirt. All other PE items are optional. If your child would like to wear a jumper during PE lessons, the 1/4 zip top is the required option. Your child is welcome to wear loose fitting, plain black or navy shorts or jogging bottoms without KOA branding. If they prefer leggings, these must be the official KOA branded leggings shown below.
- King’s Oak Academy royal blue and white PE polo shirt – compulsory
- King’s Oak Academy royal blue and white reversible rugby shirt – optional
- King’s Oak Academy navy and white 1/4 zip long sleeve training top – optional
Bottoms – your child will require one of the options below
- King’s Oak Academy navy PE shorts – optional
- King’s Oak Academy navy PE skort – optional
- King’s Oak Academy navy academy leggings – optional
- King’s Oak Academy navy slim training trousers – optional
- Any plain black/navy non-branded loose fitting shorts – optional
- Any plain black/navy non-branded jogging bottoms – optional
NB: Cycling shorts and any non KOA branded leggings are not permitted.
Other Items
- Royal blue football socks
- White sports socks
- Football boots (rugby/football)
- Gum shield
- Shin pads (rugby/football)
- Trainers of any colour, with non-marking soles (not canvas/daps, Vans, Converse) – compulsory
NB: Please be mindful PE takes place outdoors throughout the year.
Please Note: Any Dance show / Sports Tour / Trip clothing will not be permitted to be worn during PE lessons (but will be allowed in after school clubs).
Additional Information
Jewellery – please note that students will be allowed to wear one earring stud in each ear and a watch on their wrist. Students that are wearing multiple studs/hoop earrings will be instructed to remove them.
Nose/lip/eyebrow/tongue piercings – During the holiday period, your child might ask whether they can have an additional piercing. Please be aware that all piercings other than one stud per ear are not permitted and students will be instructed to remove them before attending lessons. If your child already has an additional piercing that is not permitted and is unable to remove this, they must wear a clear, plastic stud. No metal or coloured variations will be accepted.
PE Lessons Fixtures and Extra-Curricular Sporting Events
All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons, fixtures and extra-curricular sporting events. This is in line with the guidance from the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) aimed at ensuring the safety of all students during physical activities. Jewellery includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings, and any other forms of piercings.
The safety of our students is our top priority, and this measure is designed to prevent injuries that can occur when jewellery is worn during physical activities. This will include all Physical Education lessons, fixtures and extra-curricular regardless of activity.
Further information can be found on our uniform policy below.
Waterproof Jackets – We continue to encourage students to bring a waterproof coat. Alternative, non-waterproof jackets (e.g. fluffy / leather / zip up hoodies) are not an acceptable form of waterproof jacket. If students are wearing non-uniform, non-waterproof jackets/tops, they will be stored in Main Reception for collection at the end of the day. Hoodies are not permitted in school. Uniform support: We know that for some families, the cost of uniform can be a challenge. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please email koa.office@clf.uk, call 01179 927 127 or come to either Reception area so that our team can find a way to help and support you and your child.
