Our Uniform

Year 7-11  

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  

Non-negotiable Uniform  

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.  

A white shirt (regular fit with elbow length sleeves and angled collar) or blue blouse 

A tie (Clip on) - correct for the year group 

An optional navy jumper or cardigan (Knitted/woollen, V Neck) 

Trousers – Plain black, navy or dark grey (the grey will be phased out for Sept 2026). 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 

Skirts – Navy pleated/straight only, 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. Skirts will be phased out for Sept 2026 

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. They must not be knee high 

Socks and Tights must not be worn together. 

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, La Coste, Reebok, Vans, Converse etc.  

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) 

Piercings - Ear/nose piercing should be done at the beginning of summer holidays so that they are removable before students enter our building. Plasters over new studs or plastic earrings are not acceptable from Sept 2025 onwards. 

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. Oversized or coloured scrunchies/bows/hair accessories are not allowed. No wrapped hair. 

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. 

To support with the above here is a link to more detailed guidance: 

Uniform Guidance Sept 2025.pdf

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 

SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE 2025/2026 

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 - 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. 

To support with the above here is a link to more detailed guidance: 

 Guidance on Appropriate and Inappropriate Dress.pdf