Trentham Academy students wear a smart Trentham Academy uniform. Our branded trousers are only available from Trutex, Clive Mark and Smart Uniform. We recommend early purchase of branded items to avoid delays at the start of term.
Please click on the image below to open a larger version. This document details the uniform expectations for all students.
Extra Information about PE kit:
- Trainers should have white soles
- Boots must have moulded studs only or blades
- Trentham Academy Polo top, hoodie and shorts only from the Uniform shops (please purchase redesigned kit when new items are needed)
- Black football socks only
- Shin pads and gum shield are recommended for safety
- Gloves and a plain waterproof jacket (Black or blue) for poor weather
- Black sports leggings (available from Uniform suppliers)
- Black tracksuit trousers (available from Uniform suppliers)
PE kit:
- Black and Gold polo top
- Black shorts
- Black socks
Optional items:
- Black raincoat
- Black sports leggings (available from Uniform suppliers)
- Black tracksuit trousers (available from Uniform suppliers)
- Black and Gold drill top (available from uniform suppliers)
Stationery & Equipment
Students should always be properly prepared for lessons. They should have with them the correct books, pens, pencils and ruler in a pencil case, as well as the appropriate kit for PE, Performing Arts, Dance and Food lessons. Please bring PE kit even if excused from the lesson as the PE department will accommodate injured/ill students in lesson. Students should ensure that they have an appropriate size bag for their belongings. A small purse or handbag is not appropriate.
The following equipment is essential for students to have in school on a daily basis, it will be checked regularly:
- School Bag
- iPad (Parents are reminded that students must bring their iPad to school every day and it should be fully charged)
- A2L Record
Your pencil case will need a minimum of:
- 3 or more black or blue pens for written work
- 2 green pens for additional work and feedback
- 2 or more pencils for graphs and other drawing
- Gluestick
- Scientific Calculator (see below for Mathematics recommendations)
- Ruler, preferably 30cm and in good condition
- Rubber
- Highlighter pen
In order to be used in examinations, calculators must:
- be of a size suitable for use on the desk;
- be either battery or solar powered;
- be free of lids, cases and covers which have printed instructions or formulas.
The candidate is responsible for the following:
- the calculator’s power supply;
- the calculator’s working condition;
- clearing anything stored in the calculator.
Calculators must not:
- be designed or adapted to offer any of these facilities:
- language translators;
- symbolic algebra manipulation;
- symbolic differentiation or integration;
- communication with other machines or the internet;
- be borrowed from another candidate during an examination for any reason;
- have retrievable information stored in them – this includes:
- dictionaries;
- mathematical formulas;
- text.
Some calculators that are suitable for GCSE examinations include:
- Casio FX-83
- Casio FX-85
- Casio fx-991EX Classwiz
- TI-84 Plus
- TI-Nspire CX (NOT the CAS model)
- Casio fx-CG50
We highly recommend that students have the Casio FX85GT-X to maximize learning. By using this calculator, students can develop a deep understanding of how to use it and also its features, allowing them to focus on mastering core concepts and their problem-solving skills. These calculators can now be purchased directly from our school office.
Where students are without the required equipment, this will result in a written warning and the form tutor will contact home to try to resolve the issue. Stationery is available to purchase from the main academy office along with the following items:
- Ties – £5
- School Badges – £4
- Replacement A2L Records – £2
Information from our Uniform Suppliers
Visit Clive Mark Uniform, Newcastle
Visit School’s In, Meir
Visit Smart Uniform
