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School uniform

Our uniform and personal appearance at Teesdale School is a reflection of our school's character. Wearing a uniform creates a sense of unity and pride and we ask that everyone, students, parents and carers, help to ensure that our school dress code is always observed.

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.

Blazers, jumpers, and shirts

  • Navy blazer with embroidered school badge (required and only available from Emblematic)
  • Navy V-neck jumper or cardigan (optional and generic, without branding or logos)
  • Plain white school shirt, buttoned to the neck (no logos) (required, generic)
  • School tie (required and only available from Emblematic)

Trousers

  • Plain charcoal grey 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

Skirt

  • Pleated, grey 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 of any kind are not allowed.
  • Skirts must be worn with plain, grey opaque tights.

Footwear

  • Plain black, formal, leather or leather style shoes which can be polished.
  • No trainers, plimsolls, pumps, or boots.
  • Socks must be black.

PE kit

  • Sector polo (required and only available from Emblematic).
  • Plain navy shorts and/or skort and/or cuffed tracksuit pants and/or leggings - (optional, generic or available from Emblematic).
  • Knee high navy sports socks (optional, available from Emblematic).
  • Other optional items are available - see Emblematic website.
  • Trainers must be worn in PE lessons.
  • Plimsolls, Converse, or canvas type shoes are not suitable.
  • Pupils are advised to wear football boots for football and rugby.

Outerwear

Outside coats must be removed before entering the school building. No caps or hats should be worn in the building. No hoodies or non-school uniform jumpers are allowed anywhere on school premises. Coats, when worn, must be worn on top of a school blazer.

Please find our full uniform policy here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preloved uniform 

We recognise that we have a role to play in making school uniform as affordable, accessible and environmentally friendly as possible. 

Therefore, our Recycled Uniform System is now available to use at The Hub, Teesdale Community Resources, The Hub, Shaw Bank, Staindrop Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TD. The Hub can be reached on 01833 690150.

DID YOU KNOW?

Each of our school blazers saves 46 plastic bottles from landfill! Our blazers are made with RE-VIVE fabric - an innovative, eco friendly material produced by Trutex. 

Here’s how it works...

  • Plastic bottles are shredded into ‘flakes’ and heated to make the material workable (known as the depolymerisation process). 
  • The flakes undergo further complex heating processes to form recycled chips which are then put through a special machine to form a fine polyester yarn which can then be woven into a durable fabric.

... and voilá, our school blazers are ready to be worn, helping to save the planet! 

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