Uniform and equipment

We believe that wearing a smart school uniform is an important sign that our pupils take pride in belonging to Ark Boulton Academy and are willing to take part in all aspects of school life.

It is expected that all pupils will travel to and from the academy every day in neat and clean uniform, giving the clear message to the public that our pupils take pride in belonging to the Academy.

Anyone who fails to do so will be sent home to change their uniform or kept out of lessons for the day.

The following items are branded and need to be purchased from our Uniform Supplier:

• Blazer
• Jumper 
• Tie
• T-shirt for PE

Additional uniform items include:

• White shirts (short or long sleeves)
• Skirt / trousers (navy)
• Navy jogging bottoms for PE
• Black tights or ankle socks (leggings are not be permitted)
• Plain black school shoes
• A school bag which is suitable for carrying books, pencil cases and any other items required for learning.

We expect pupils to demonstrate pride in their work. The academy's presentation standards are a consistent expectation for all pieces of written work. To achieve this , all pupils are expected to bring their equipment to every lesson, to assessments and exams. This will be checked by Form Tutors every morning.

Equipment Required:

• 2 black pens
• 2 green pens
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Glue stick
• Ruler
• Highlighter
• Whiteboard pen
• Planner
• Core Knowledge book
• Academy loaned laptop (Chromebook)
• Backpack / Bag to carry A4 books and Academy laptop (Chromebook)
• Compasses and scissors are not permitted on site. These will be provided by class teachers where needed.

As part of Ark's Digital strategy, every child is loaned an academy Chromebook, as well as granted access to a range of high-quality online resources.

Pupils and parents are asked to read and sign the ICT Home School Agreement before a Chromebook is issued. 

From January 2025, every pupil is required to bring their Chromebook to school each day to use during lessons as part of our ongoing commitment to enhance their educational experience through digital integration. 

We ask that all clothing is named, including shoes, so that lost items can be returned to their owner. The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of pupils’ property and valuables. All mislaid items are placed in the lost property box located in the school office. Please ask the school office if you wish to look through this box. We endeavour to return all named property, but give unclaimed lost property to a local children’s charity at the end of term.

Our uniform suppliers are Mansuri and Clive Mark

The closest stores are:

Mansuri Stratford Road Store, 764 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, B11 4BP

Telephone: 0121 778 2787

Clive Mark Schoolwear, Units 1-2 Anderton Road, Small Heath, B11 1TG

Telephone: 0121 459 4599

Second-hand items

Any unwanted items of uniform may be given to the school office. We host regular second-hand uniform sales where good quality items can be picked up for low cost.