Uniform & Equipment

At The Kingston Academy we have a smart school uniform and other rules relating to appearance because it:

• Instils pride in the school and provides a sense of belonging and identity;
• Supports positive behaviour and discipline;
• Ensures pupils of all ethnic backgrounds feel welcome;
• Acts as a social leveller and protects children from peer and social pressures to dress in a particular way or to wear fashionable or expensive items; 
• Nurtures cohesion and promotes good relations between different groups of pupils and
• Sets an appropriate tone for education.

The majority of the school uniform is available from Stevensons, either online or from its store in Twickenham.  Generic items, such as Charcoal Grey trousers, may also be purchased from a retailer of your choice (e.g. Marks and Spencer, Next). A small number of TKA specific items can only be puchased from Stevensons (as identified below) these are branded items.

Stevensons

Website: https://www.stevensons.co.uk/

Twickenham Store address:

1-15 Heath Road
Twickenham
TW1 4DB

Opening Times: can be found here: https://www.stevensons.co.uk/our-branches

Stock transfer Summer 2025

Please note that Stevensons are in the process of transferring stocks from the previous supplier. For a short time while this is completed items will show as out of stock on their website, but you will be able to place orders. All stocks are expected to be fully receipted and barcoded by the end of July, ready for shipping and in-store shopping from August.

Pupils in Years 7-11 are expected to wear the uniform, as prescribed in Appendix 1 of the Uniform Policy (link below), neatly and to keep up a good standard of personal appearance, as appropriate for school. 

All elements of uniform required by pupils attending TKA:

Compulsory items

• TKA navy school blazer 
• White shirt – smart, top button may be left undone if tie is not worn or white open neck blouse
• Charcoal grey trousers or charcoal grey skirt or charcoal grey shorts 
• Plain black/dark grey socks or black opaque tights – leggings are not permitted
• Plain black footwear -no open toes or flip flops
• School bag-not a handbag, and able to hold Chromebook and A4 books

Optional items

• TKA school tie KS3/4 have different ties
• TKA navy badged v-neck jumper – the jumper is not to be worn instead of a blazer
• TKA waterproof or a coat/smart jacket – coats/jackets must not be worn inside the school building

SPORTS KIT

Compulsory items

• TKA polo shirt
• TKA sports shorts or TKA skort
• Plain navy or white sports socks
• Trainers – non-marking sole
• Sports bag 

Optional items

• TKA football socks – navy with TKA down the back
• Plain navy base layer
• TKA navy tracksuit top
• TKA Track pants or TKA Leggings - TKA branded or plain black or navy, no branding or marking
• TKA Hoodie

The detailed school uniform policy may be found here: TKA Uniform Policy

TKA Equipment List

• Strong waterproof bag
• Chromebook (fully charged)
• Wristwatch
• Pencil case
• Blue/black pen
• Red pen (for pupil feedback)
• Spare pen or spare cartridges if you have a fountain pen
• Two pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• 30cm ruler
• Eraser
• Pair of compasses
• Calculator (see below for recommended models)
• Protractor
• Pair of compasses with a little pencil
• Set of colouring pencils
• Glue stick
• Pair of scissors
• Pair of headphones with a small jack (iPod style headphones are fine – may only be worn for academic purposes)
• Reading book
• Water bottle

Digital devices must be used in school within the conditions specified in the TKA ICT Acceptable Use Agreement.

Please note: ALL equipment should be clearly named

TKA Equipment Requirements