Our Uniform
*North Chadderton School has two compulsory branded items plus a year group specific Tie. They are the Blazer and the PE top.
Non-negotiable Uniform * Compulsory Branded Item
A North Chadderton school embossed blazer, free from adornments. School awarded badges may be worn – no other badges/broaches/or earrings are to be worn on the blazer. Blazers must be worn all day in school.
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A white shirt (regular fit with elbow length sleeves and angled collar) or blue gingham blouse.
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A tie (Clip on) - correct for the year group
An optional navy jumper or cardigan (Knitted/woollen only, V Neck only)
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Trousers – Plain black or navy. They must not be leggings, tapered fit, flared, cropped, tight or skinny fit. Trousers should not have decorative buttons, buckles or fashion belts. They cannot be made of jersey, denim or stretch fabrics. No back pockets. They must have a Zip fly and button. Skirts, of any kind, are not allowed.
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Socks – Plain black only or navy only. They must not be knee high, trainer socks and must be free from logos and embellishments such as frills/bows.
Socks and Tights must not be worn together.
Tights – if worn must be black and ideally a high denier so no see through
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. Kickers are allowed. Sports logos, edging and other splashes of colour are not allowed. No sports branding at all including Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Reebok, Vans, Converse etc. Vivienne Westwood rubber slip on shoes (or copies/replicas) are not allowed.
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Coats/Scarves - Not to be worn in the school building at any time.
Jewellery – Pupils may only wear a wristwatch and, if required, a Medic Alert necklace or bracelet. (No rings, earrings, ear studs, necklaces, bracelets, ankle bracelets).
Piercings - Ear/nose piercings should be done at the beginning of the summer holidays so that they are removable before students enter our building. Plasters over new studs or plastic earrings are not acceptable from Sept 2026 onwards.
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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, small bobble in black or navy blue. Oversized or coloured scrunchies/hair accessories are not allowed. Bows of any kind or size are not allowed. No wrapped hair.
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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.
Hijabs Students choosing to wear a hijab must wear a black or navy sports/pull-on style hijab only
Phones: The current policy is a “we see it or hear it you lose it” (30min wait at the end of the day) and pupils must switch off the phone at the school gates, and it remains in the bottom of bags all day.
Airpods: These are not allowed as they would require a phone to operate so if seen will be confiscated
Uniform 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 etc, they will be expected to remove them immediately. Refusal will lead to more serious sanctions.
Purchasing Items of clothing with a school logo can be made at Zutti: https://zutti.com/contact/
North Chadderton has a pre-loved uniform shop
PE Kit
NC Polo top
NC Shorts or NC tracksuit bottoms or NC leggings
Navy football socks
Sport trainers (Not Kicker pumps)
Optional NC rain jacket or NC sweater jumper
Sixth Form Dress code 2026/2027
Sixth Form students must recognise their responsibility in acting as ambassadors of North Chadderton and as positive role models at all times, including in the area of school dress. At North Chadderton Sixth Form College, we expect all students to be smart and well-presented and to this end, we have adopted a Business Dress Code for Post-16 students which promotes a smart, positive and business-like image and reflects the high standards of presentation in younger year groups.
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 Assistant Director and/or Headteacher.
MR J MANNIX MR A WETTERS
Assistant Director, Head of Sixth Form Deputy Head of Sixth Form
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To support with the above here is a link to more detailed guidance: