Uniform

Find out more about our school uniform and where you can buy it, plus any equipment that your child will need for their studies.

About our uniform

We believe that wearing a school uniform promotes a sense of pride, belonging, and equality among our students. Our uniform policy ensures that all pupils are dressed appropriately for learning, representing our school community with respect and professionalism.

You can see our full Uniform Policy here
Our uniform
  • Lift Ryde Blazer (Preferred) or a Plain Black V Neck Jumper - Black blazer with embroidered school logo or a plain black V neck jumper, no logo.
  • Clip on Tie - Lift Ryde blue clip on tie.
  • White Shirt - Plain white shirt with a stiff collar for wearing with a tie (long or short sleeved.)  Top button done up and always tucked in.
  • Black Trousers / Skirt - Plain black formal trousers.
  • Plain black knee length formal shorts.
  • Plain black knee length pleated skirt. 
  • Shoes - Plain black shoes or trainers with black stitching and laces or velcro. Formal style black shoe with a heel no greater than 2.5 cm.
  • Socks / Tights - Plain black or white socks.  Plain black or neutral tights.
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PE kit
  • T-shirt / Shorts / Skorts / Jogging Bottoms - -The Lift Ryde official blue and white PE kit can be ordered from Pendle Sportswear. https://ryde-academy.pendlesportswear.co.uk/
  • Alternatively you can purchase any plain royal blue or black shorts, plain royal blue or black skorts or plain black sports leggings from local retailers (Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Kids & Co)
  • Hoodies, Nike Pro shorts & cycling shorts, are not allowed.  
  • Accessories / Additional Information - Students must arrive at P.E. with a hairband and remove jewellery including all piercings, necklaces, watches and phones. These should be left in the changing rooms or handed to a member of staff at the start of the lesson
  • Trainers - Trainers for indoor and outdoor use (Students are not to wear their school shoes)
  • Shin Pads - Shin pads for hockey 
  • Gum shields  - Gum Shields for Rugby (Years 8-11) 
  • Football boots for football/rugby - Football/ ruby boots for wet weather or taking part in fixtures/competitions.
  • Winter - Students must bring spare socks for the winter months
Where to buy

The School Shop

7a Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2DU

01983 563 836

enquiries@thesportshop.co.uk

Kids & Co

22 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HW

01983 615 244

kidsandcodirect@yahoo.co.uk

General expectations
  • Jewellery - Watches and earrings (studs only).  No other facial piercings permitted.
  • Hairstyles - No extreme hairstyles or colours.
  • Other - Discreet makeup is permitted. Fingernails should be natural in length and colour.  
  • Coats, scarves, hats and gloves must be removed once inside the school building. 
  • No tracksuit bottoms or leggings.

Please view our policy for more information

Learning Kit

We expect every student to be READY for learning. This means mentally as well as physically. You will always (every day) be required to have 3 pieces of equipment on you: your Yondr Pouch, your Chromebook and your learning kit. These will be checked every morning in tutor time.

  • Your learning kit must include but is not limited to:
  • Red Pen
  • Black or blue pen
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Chromebook (charged)
  • Yondr pouch
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