Our Uniform

Year 7-11 

Unform Rules 

If a student arrives wearing incorrect uniform, action will be taken to rectify. The school will lend replacements but if a student refuses to wear the item(s), there will be a more serious sanction. If a student arrives wearing banned items, such as make-up/jewellery, they will be expected to remove them immediately. Refusal will lead to more serious sanctions. 

North Chadderton has a pre-loved uniform shop 

Items  

A North Chadderton school embossed blazer, free from adornments. School awarded badges may be worn. 

A white shirt with tie or a blue blouse

A tie - correct for the year group

An optional navy jumper or cardigan (woollen)

Trousers – Plain black, navy or dark grey. They must not be leggings, tapered fit, flared, cropped, tight or skinny fit. Trousers should not have decorative buttons, buckles or fashion belts.

Skirts – Navy pleated or straight and sit on or just above the knee. Skirts should not be tight fitting or tube skirts and cannot be made of jersey or stretch fabric. Students who roll skirts up will be asked to unroll.

Tights – Black or navy (40 denier plus)

Socks – Plain black or navy. They must not be knee high, trainer socks and must be free from logos and embellishments such as frills/bows.

Footwear - Boots or Trainers must not be worn Trainers are only permitted for PE or performing arts lessons. Shoes should be plain black and free of embellishments. Logos, edging and other splashes of colour are not allowed.

Coats/Scarves - Not to be worn in the school building at any time.

Jewellery – Pupils may only wear a wrist watch and, if required, a Medic Alert necklace or bracelet

Piercings - Ear/nose piercing should be done at the beginning of summer holidays. Plaster over new studs or plastic earrings are not acceptable.

Nails - Nail varnish/gel nails/acrylic nails/false nails are not to be worn

Hair - Extremes of colour (unnatural) and styles are not acceptable. Number 0 and 1 length are not acceptable. Minimum length is a Number 2.

Hair accessories – a simple bobble in black or navy blue. Bows/hair accessories are not allowed.

Belts – No large belt buckles Hats/caps/sunglasses must not be worn

Noticeable make-up, including fake tan, fake eyelashes, eye-shadow, eyeliner, or mascara are not allowed. Make-up, if worn, must be discreet and the decision as to what qualifies as this rests with the Co-Headteachers.

Headscarves if worn, must be fitted or pinned in place. No loose/draping of fabric. Headscarves must be black or navy blue, with  no pattern or texture.

PE Kit 

NC Polo top 

NC Shorts or NC leggings 

Navy football socks 

Sport trainers (Not Kicker pumps) 

Optional NC rain jacket or NC sweater jumper 

Year 12-13 

Business Dress: Monday to Thursday 

• Suit consisting of a suit jacket and skirt, dress or tailored trousers.  
• Suit jackets must be worn at all times.  
• Skirts should be of a suitable length and must be appropriate for a business environment.  

• A shirt, blouse or top of any colour may be worn and must be appropriate for a business environment. Suit shirts must be worn with ties.  
• Smart footwear. Trainers are not allowed.  

Photo ID must be worn visibly at all times while on college premises.  

Dress Down: Friday  

Own clothes may be worn on Fridays to reflect practice in many large businesses in our country and indeed, world-wide.  

The aim is to have a smart appearance that allows a degree of personal choice. However, your college is a workplace and a learning environment, and your appearance should reflect that.  

Shorts and short skirts are not permitted. Tops that expose the abdomen are unacceptable as are strapless, backless, see-through, or strappy vest tops.  

Photo ID must be worn visibly at all times while on college premises.  

In the event of extreme weather conditions, this dress code may be subject to change at the discretion of the Senior Director and/or Co-Headteacher.