We believe that proper school uniform is important because it:
- instils pride in the students and the wider community
- encourages identity with, and support for, our school ethos
- protects children from social pressures to dress in a particular way
- nurtures cohesion and promotes good relations between different groups of pupils
- supports effective teaching and learning.
Uniform is compulsory for all students in Years 7 – 11. Sixth form students may wear their own clothes which must be 'smart casual' and suitable for a working environment. Uniform should be worn in the correct manner and coats must be removed upon entry to the school building.
How to order
Uniform items are available to purchase from Emblematic here.
Shirts, trousers and skirts can be purchased from external suppliers as long as they adhere to the school uniform policy.
Teesdale school uniform
We are introducing a new school uniform gradually over a transition period ending in September 2027. During this time, students may continue to wear the current uniform. Both the existing and new uniform styles will be permitted throughout the transition period to ease the financial and logistical burden on families.
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ITEM
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REQUIRED/OPTIONAL
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INFORMATION
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Blazer
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Required
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Grey blazer embroidered school badge Note: Only available from the uniform supplier.
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Shirt
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Required
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White collared shirt with top button. This must be smartly tucked in. Note: Shirts can be purchased from anyhigh-street retailer.
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Academy Tie
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Required
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Regulation school tie. Supplied to Year 7 students in the first instance. Replacement ties purchased through the uniform supplier.
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Jumper
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Optional
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Grey v neck jumper or cardigan with embroidered school bag. Note: Onlyavailable from the uniform supplier. No other alternatives are acceptable.
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Trousers
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Required
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Plain black formal straight cut school trousers – not leggings, jeans or stretch style. The bottoms of the trouser must be at least 7.5 inches/18 cm wide at the bottom. Note: Trousers purchased elsewhere MUST be the same style and fit as those provided by the uniform supplier.
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Skirt
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Required
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Pleated skirt. Must be a minimum of 20 inches at its shortest point. Note: Skirts only available from the uniform supplier.
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Socks/Tights
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Required
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Socks must be black. Plain blackopaque tights must be worn with skirts. Note: Can be purchased from any high-street retailer.
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Shoes
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Required
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Plain black, formal, leather or leather style shoes which can be polished. No trainers, plimsolls, pumps, or boots. Note: Shoes can be purchased from any high-street retailer.
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Academy House Badges
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Required
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Note: House badges to be worn on the lapel of the blazer.
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Outerwear
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Outside Coats
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Outside coats must be removed when entering the school building. Note: Can be purchased from any high-street retailer but optional outerwear by Emblematic can be viewed on the website.
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Caps
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Caps are not to be worn on academy premises.
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Woollen Hats
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Optional
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May be worn between the autumn and spring half terms but must be removed when entering the school building.
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PE Kit
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Plain black shorts and/or tracksuit pants and/or leggings
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Required
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Note: Available from the uniform supplier or a high street retailer.
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Black sports socks
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Required
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Note: Can be purchased from a high street retailer.
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Plain navy hoodie
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Optional
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Note: Can be purchased from a high street retailer.
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Black base layer
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Optional
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Gum shield
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Required
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Note: Must be worn if taking part in contact rugby games.
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PE Footwear
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Trainers
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Required
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Note: Trainers with non-marking soles are to be worn in the sports hall.
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Studded Boots
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Required
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Note: Students must wear studded boots when participating in certain activities on the grass.
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Moulded boots and Astro trainers
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Optional
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Note: Are allowed on the 3G sports pitch. However, metal studs, blades and flat sole trainers are not accepted.
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Plimsolls, Converse, or canvas type shoes
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Note: Not suitable footwear.
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General Appearance
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Hair
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Hair should be a natural colour (one colour only). The Academy reserves the right to decide that the cut and colour of a student’s hair is inappropriate. Tramlines, Mohicans, extreme short sides, longer on top are examples of styles that are deemed inappropriate.
Hair bands should be thin and not overly decorated e.g., no larger flowers. Please note: Hair must be tied up during PE.
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Religious Head Coverings
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Students may wear religious head coverings or garments (e.g. hijabs, turbans, kippahs) as part of their uniform, provided they are plain black or gray and meet health and safety standards.
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Jewellery
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Students are permitted to wear one stud in each earlobe. No other jewellery (this includes necklaces, bracelets and/or rings) or visible body piercings are allowed. Students will not be allowed to cover body piercings with Elastoplast. Parents must ensure that if a child is to have a piercing it must take place at the start of the six weeks’ holiday and must be removed on the first day of term. Please note: Earrings must be taken out or taped up during PE.
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Make-Up
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Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 can wear discreet, natural make-up. The Academy reserves the right to decide whether the amount of make-up a student is applying is inappropriate. Students are not permitted to wear false, gel or acrylic nails and/or garishly coloured nail varnish. For health and safety reasons nails need to be a sensible length, False eyelashes are not permitted. No fake tan is permitted.
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Tattoos
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Tattoos which are visible are not permitted. Any student with a visible tattoo will need to keep it covered up.
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Clothing
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Large fashion belts are not acceptable or part of the Academy uniform.
Hoods must not be worn inside the Academy.
Religious head coverings are permitted and should be plain black or navy.
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Equipment
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All students are expected to come to the Academy with:
• a bag large enough to carry an A4 file (backpacks are recommended)
• a pencil case containing pen, pencil, ruler, and rubber
Tutors and Year Managers will carry out equipment checks regularly Where a student repeatedly fails to bring the correct equipment to the Academy, his/her name will be passed on
to the appropriate Year Manager. From then onwards, the Year Manager will apply a range of sanctions to ensure that the student brings the correct equipment to the Academy. These sanctions might include detentions, parental contact, internal exclusions etc.
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