We are very proud of our uniform which was designed with careful thought to ensure that HLNA pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and pride when they wear it. A uniform not only promotes this sense of belonging and pride; a uniform can be used to foster a great team spirit, to be a leveller within society where everyone feels included and belongs because of the shared identity a uniform brings; and a uniform is also important for safety and protection. From the best sports teams and companies in the world to professional and business leaders, to our emergency services wearing a uniform, successful people know that the clothes they wear represent the values and ways of working that they are proud to represent. A strong uniform helps us to feel purposeful with our intentions for the day and this is why the HLNA uniform is an important part of the culture at our school.

Uniform checks

Every morning the senior leadership team and form tutors will meet and greet pupils on the playground. We will check uniform and give all pupils the chance to be North-ready with their uniform and personal appearance before the day officially begins. If any pupil does not meet the uniform guidelines within our policy after this point, staff will take appropriate actions, which may include addressing the issue and issuing sanctions as necessary. However, our aim is that this daily checking time gives every pupil the chance to be North-ready and to take responsibility to address any minor issues so that every pupil is proud and ready for the day ahead, without the need for sanctions.

Uniform Policy

The uniform list is compulsory and all pupils must follow the uniform policy at all times. The policy in full can be found on the school’s website. Please refer to this for full details. 

In summary, here is the uniform that all pupils will wear:

•Navy blue HLNA branded blazer

•HLNA clip-on tie

•Plain white shirt with a collar (not a polo shirt)

•Trousers: Plain navy blue, polyester trousers in good condition, not fraying. Trousers should be a loose-fit tailored style and be suitable for a professional school environment. Unacceptable trousers include: cords, cotton, skin-tight or denim or flares. The trouser length should meet the school shoe.

•Skirt: Either the official branded plain navy blue pleated HLNA skirt with school logo. Or: a plain, navy blue, pleated skirt with no logo that is of an appropriate length - that sits just on or above the knee and is not rolled up or worn high above the knee. Skirts should be a loose-fit tailored style and be suitable for a professional school environment. Unacceptable skirts include the skater or pencil style skirt. 

•Jumper (optional): Official branded HLNA plain, navy blue, V-necked sweatshirt or sweater with embroidered HLNA logo. Unacceptable items include: any other sweater, sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan.

•Socks/Tights Plain black/navy blue socks only should be worn with trousers. Plain black/navy blue opaque or flesh coloured tights or plain black/navy blue ankle socks should be worn with the skirt. No socks with lace trims or frills are allowed.

•Shoes and Boots Flat-heeled, plain, smart black leather or leather-look formal shoes. Shoes should be worn with trousers covering ankles and have only black laces. No trainers, heels, pumps, canvas, patterns, heels, accessories. Please see the Uniform Policy on the School website for further information.

•Coats A plain, full-length black or navy/dark blue coat or anorak, covering the top of trousers/skirts.

•A rucksack or bag of a suitable size and style for the pupil to carry their books and equipment for each day. No other type of bag is permitted.

For HLNA branded items, our uniform suppliers are:

The Schoolwear Centre, Newdegate Street, Nuneaton and Match Fit Kit, 9 Weddington Road, Nuneaton.

Please remember that many items of our school uniform can be purchased from the High Street and/or supermarkets.