Uniform and Equipment

We expect all of our students to wear our school uniform, and we look for support from parents in ensuring that your child takes pride in their personal appearance while at school and on their way to and from the building. 

Wearing a smart uniform is important in making students feel part of the school community. It sets the right tone for hard work and professionalism and sets students on a pathway for successful careers in the future. We want our students to feel proud of their school, and confident in their smart appearance.

Correct uniform must be worn at all times. 

The uniform supplier is Price & Buckland. 

Please note, new iron-on school badges and clip-on ties will be given to students on the first day of term. If you have a child entering Years 8 – 11, parents/carers will have been sent a free blazer voucher code which can be used to purchase a free blazer directly from Price & Buckland.  

If your child used to wear the MBS uniform, then you can read the update to uniform for this academic year at the end of this page. If you have any questions about uniform now we are Marylebone Academy, please email parents@maryleboneacademy.org.uk.   

Compulsory branded items:

Compulsory non-branded items 

The following non-branded items are compulsory and are available either from Price & Buckland or other high street retailers. 

Optional branded items 

The following items are optional and can be purchased from Price & Buckland. 

Your child is expected to be in full school uniform every day. The professional expectations are outlined below. 

Professional expectations:  

• Shirt tucked in and top button fastened 
• Shoelaces must be tied   
• School PE kits must be worn for PE lessons 
• No piercings or jewellery allowed 
• If a belt is worn, it must be black and appropriately sized 
• No lines are markings cut into hairstyles (including eyebrows) 
• Coats must be black or navy and not have obvious logos 
• Outdoor coats must not be worn in the building    

We do not have a winter or summer uniform policy. If parents or carers need assistance with the financial cost of uniform, we sometimes receive donations of old uniform which can be provided to families in need, subject to availability. 

Due to a change in our uniform policy, students will be required to be black leather-style formal shoes and trainers will not be allowed. Please refer to the example images below before buying any new shoes for your child. 

We have carefully planned a phased approach to the new uniform to ensure that families are not required to purchase a full new uniform all at once. If you are a parent or carer with a new child entering Year 7, you will be required to buy the new school uniform directly from Price & Buckland. 

Students are expected to bring their school backpack with them each day to carry their books, writing equipment and sports kit. Every student is expected to bring the following basic items of equipment to every lesson: 

• Large clear pencil case
• Two pens (black or blue)
• Two pencils
• Two green biros
• 30cm clear ruler
• Rubber   
• Pencil sharpener 
• Set of highlighter pens (which must include one pink and one green highlighter)   
• Casio FX-85GTLW+ Scientific calculator   
• Glue stick
• Whiteboard pen
• A water bottle which can be re-filed while at school (a sports-type cap is best). This should be labelled.
• Reading book