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
Blazers, jumpers, and shirts
• Grey blazer with embroidered school badge (required and only available from Emblematic).
• Grey V-neck jumper or cardigan with embroidered school badge (optional and only available from Emblematic).
• Plain white school shirt buttoned to the neck (no logos) (required, generic).
• School Tie (required and only available from Emblematic).
Trousers and skirts
• Plain black formal straight cut trousers only:
• Girls – required and generic.
• Boys – required and generic.
Trousers purchased MUST be straight cut and must have no stripes. Slim fit trousers, combats, jeans, jeggings and/or leggings are not allowed. They must be school approved and must not be tight fitting. They must not have any adornments or fashion zips.
• Pleated skirt – required and only available from Emblematic. The skirt must be a minimum of 20 inches in length and fall to just above the knee at its shortest point. Black skirts are not allowed.
• Skirts must be worn with plain, black opaque tights.
Footwear
• Plain black, formal, leather or leather style shoes which can be polished. Examples of appropriate shoes can be found on our website.
• No trainers, plimsolls, pumps, or boots.
• Socks must be black.
PE kit
PE polo shirt with Teesdale logo, must be purchased from Emblematic – compulsory item
*Plain Black: shorts or tracksuit bottoms or legging – compulsory item
*Plain Black sports sock – compulsory item
*Plain Navy Hoodie – optional item
*Plain - small logo with no stripes/lines or designs
Students may be required to wear studded boots and shinpads when participating in certain activities on the grass.
Students are required to wear gum shields if taking part in contact rugby games.
Students will also need to bring trainers as part of their PE kit. Flat sole trainers are not allowed. Plimsolls, Converse, or canvas type shoes are not suitable.
A black base layer may be worn underneath the PE kit during the colder months.
Hair must be tied up and earings taken out or taped.
No Nike Pro/Cycling shorts.
Outerwear
Outside coats must be removed before entering the school building. No caps or hats should not be worn in the building. No hoodies or jumpers are allowed anywhere
Uniform rules:
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Teesdale School grey blazer
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- Blazers must be worn at all times unless given permission to remove by a member of staff.
- No outdoor clothing to be worn within the school building.
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Plain, all-white shirt with standard collar (to be worn with Teesdale School tie)
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- May be short or long length sleeves.
- Must be tucked in.
- Top button must be fastened.
- PE shirts to be worn ONLY for PE.
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School skirt
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- Only available from Emblematic, minimum length 20 inches.
- Must not be rolled up.
- Must sit no higher than just above the knee.
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Plain, black school trousers
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- A plain black, discreet belt with a small buckle may be worn on trousers with belt loops.
- No canvas, linen, denim or similar fabric.
- No combats, jeans, hipsters, low-rise, combats, cropped or fashion trousers.
- No additional accessories.
- Trousers must not be tight fitting.
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- Shorts must be tailored school shorts
- PE and other sports shorts must not be worn, including Teesdale School PE shorts.
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Socks, tights and shoes
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- Plain black, formal, leather or leather style shoes which can be polished.
- Socks must be black.
- Plain, black, opaque tights must be worn if wearing a skirt.
- No platforms, stilettos, kitten heels or other fashion shoes.
- No boots of any description – in bad weather students must change out of boots or wellingtons immediately upon arrival at school.
- No trainers of any description.
- No canvas shoes or trainer-type fabric.
- No coloured laces, coloured stitching or accessories.
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Make-up, nail polish and hair
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- Makeup should not be visible.
- False eyelashes are not to be worn.
- Lipstick is not to be worn.
- Nails are not to be painted and false nails are not to be worn.
- For health and safety reasons nails need to be of a sensible length.
- Haircuts should not be less than a 2.
- Students are not permitted to have tram lines or sculptures in their hair or any extreme hairstyles.
- Hairbands, tie backs or accessories must be plain and discreet (e.g. no large flowers, coloured hairbands).
- Students should not dye their hair an unnatural colour (e.g. red, green, multiple colours).
Teesdale School reserves the right to decide that the cut and colour of a student’s hairstyle is inappropriate e.g. tramlines, Mohicans, extreme short sides with longer on top.
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Jewellery
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- Students can wear one small plain stud in each earlobe. No other jewellery is permitted. It is against the school rules to wear any necklaces, bracelets or rings.
- Diamante earrings are not allowed.
- Visible tattoos are not allowed.
- Plugs/expanders are not allowed.
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PE uniform
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- Sector polo - only available from Emblematic.
- Sector panel shorts and/or skort and/or cuffed tracksuit pants and/or leggings - only available from Emblematic.
- Knee high navy sports socks - available from Emblematic or any supplier
- Other optional items are available - see uniform visuals below.
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