Uniform List

Anglia Sports and Schoolwear

Blazer	Royal blue with school badge (purchased from Anglia Sports and Schoolwear).
Skirt/Shorts/Culottes	Plain mid-grey all round pleated skirt, minimum length 20 inches/ Formal mid-grey tailored shorts or culottes mid length.
Trousers	Plain mid-grey tailored trousers.
School Shirt	White, in a style that allows a tie to be worn (top button should be fastened).
School Tie	Tie with school logo (purchased from Anglia Sports and Schoolwear).
School Jumper (optional)	Blue V-neck with contrast green trim (purchased from Anglia Sports and Schoolwear).
Shoes	Black leather/leather look, plain, flat-heeled with closed backs and toes. NOT trainers, boots or canvas shoes.
Socks/Tights	Plain black or dark grey socks (ankle or knee length are allowed)
Jewellery	Small ear studs – plain, one per ear. Nose piercing – one small stud, no hoop piercings. NO other studs or piercings. One watch.
Make-up and Nails	Any face make-up must be discreet. Natural nails and nail varnish are permitted.
Coats	Coats should be long enough to cover the blazer. Denim, leather or hoodies are NOT acceptable.

PE Kit

The Items below can be purchased from Anglia Sports and Schoolwear:

Unisex Short Sleeve Sports T-shirt, performance fabric and logo.

Unisex Long Sleeve Sports Sweatshirt, ¼ zip & logo.

Unisex Shorts and logo.

Long Sports Socks with school name down leg.

Optional: Navy Tracksuit Bottoms. NB: These may only be worn between October and March.

Clean Trainers and Football/AstroTurf boots (not blades or metal studs).

Please refer to the School’s Uniform Policy for more specific information. All items of uniform and PE kit must be marked with your child’s name and tutor group. Items can be purchased via www.yourschoolwear.co.uk

Second-Hand Uniform

The Essex Free School Uniform Project has been set up to provide new and used uniforms and other school items throughout the entire school year with the aim of alleviating the pressure on parents by helping with the cost of school uniform. Click here to visit their website for more information or email uniform@dnanetworks.org to submit a request or click here to offer a donation of used uniform.

ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM AND PE KIT MUST BE MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME AND TUTOR GROUP.

Medical

Free School Meals

Please click here to apply for Free School Meals and start a New Application. Please note that you will need your National Insurance Number to apply.

Open/Parent Evenings

Parent Evenings

Year 7 – 1st of May 2025

Year 8 – 3rd of April 2025

Year 9 – TBC

Year 10 – 6 of March 2025

Year 11 – 20th of March 2025

Open Evening

Year 6 Events

Year 7 Intake Induction Day

School Opening Hours

Students will have access to 32.5 hours of education a week at Paxman Academy

Mental Health Support

Arbor Parent App Leaflet

Domestic Violence: Support for Families

We are here to support our pupils and their families.

If you, or a member of your family are living with the challenges of domestic abuse then we are here to help.

Our school is proud to be a member of a local charity called Child First Trust, a collaborative partnership between 28 schools in the Colchester and Tendring area – providing our schools with a range of services including Family Support, Counselling and Speech and Language Therapy. As part of this collaboration, we have been fortunate to benefit from access to The Listening Hub – a website funded by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – to help and support those dealing with Domestic Abuse and a range of other challenges.

This website is designed to support and empower you, our parents.

It provides you with a growing range of resources and support services to help you with the everyday challenges of life. This website is also a helpful and accessible gateway to support for those whose lives are challenged by Domestic Abuse.

The Listening Hub aims to provide a bridge (accessible in a wide range of languages) to critical support services – including access to our own Family Support Workers.

Should you be seeking support, but are unable to do so safely, the please come and see a member of staff who can support with this. We can provide a safe space and resources for this to be done in private.

We will be extending this website in the months ahead – continuing to build upon the feedback that