Uniform & Equipment
Northern Education Trust believes that students learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and are dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.
A consistent academy uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the academy and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all students, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.
Our uniform policy lays out the measures taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy; to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all students; and a uniform that is affordable and the best value for money for the academy and students’ parents/carers.
Students must wear full academy uniform at all times when they are within the academy or on an academy visit, unless otherwise stated.
A copy of our academy uniform policy and uniform checklist including PE kit requirements can be found in the links below.
Equipment
We expect that students always bring the following items into the academy:
- A suitable school bag
- Need to Know book
- Planner
- Books (supplied by the academy)
- Stationery – Pen, pencil and ruler
Uniform Expectations – Boys & Girls Years 7-11 (Compulsory)
- Plain black shoes that are polishable. (high boots, trainers, converse, vans or similar, backless, suede or cloth footwear are not allowed). All footwear must be completely black with no logos or piped areas.
- A white school shirt (not tight fitting) with a top button that fastens.
- Walbottle Academy tie (purchase from supplier or school during term time).
- Blazer – must be worn in school at all times but may be removed in class with permission from the teacher (purchase from supplier)
- Walbottle Academy jumper (optional) (purchase from supplier)
- Trousers OR Skirts
- Either: plain black tailored school trousers; no ‘skinny fit’, no tight trousers and no
cropped trousers - Black skirt. Fully pleated front, sides and back. Plain with no patterns or branding. Must sit on or just above the knee in length. Alternatively: Academy skirt (purchase from supplier)
- Skirts to be accompanied by plain black tights.
- Plain black socks
- Either: plain black tailored school trousers; no ‘skinny fit’, no tight trousers and no
Only the items listed above should be worn. It is impossible to list all of the items not to be worn in school. However, if you are in any doubt please contact school before you make a purchase.
Order online: michaelsehgal.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 230 2320
Buy in-store: Unit 17 Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2EF
PE Kit
Our school PE Kit is available to order from our supplier Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd.
Boys
- Unisex sports shirt with school badge
- Sports shorts with school badge
- Sports trainers
Other requirements:
- Plain black or navy blue tracksuit bottoms (to be worn at teacher’s discretion)
- Mid-layer top with academy logo (optional)
- Plain black or navy blue jumper (optional)
Girls
- Unisex sports shirt with school badge
- Sports shorts or leggings with school badge
- Sports trainers
Other requirements:
- Plain black or navy blue tracksuit bottoms (to be worn at teacher’s discretion)
- Mid-layer top with academy logo (optional)
- Plain black or navy blue jumper (optional)
Order online: michaelsehgal.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 230 2320
Buy in-store: Unit 17 Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2EF
Other items
Coats
These are allowed to be worn to school and in the yard but must remain off whilst in school buildings.
Piercings
No piercings.
Jewellery
One watch, no smartwatches.
No jewellery
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones/ smartwatches and other electronic technology must be switched off at the academy gate, kept out of view and remain switched off until students exit the academy gate at the end of the day. If a child is seen with any of the items above in the academy, they will be confiscated, placed in the safe, and will only be returned to a parent/carer.
Make up
No make up allowed.
No false eyelashes.
No false tan.
Nails
No false, acrylic, gel or coloured nails of any description.
Hair
Natural colours only and no inappropriate hairstyles (as deemed inappropriate by the school).
Other requirements
Bag (large enough to fit A4 books)
Pen
Pencil
Ruler
Uniform Supplier
Our uniform supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd, are offering free delivery to the academy (valid up to 20th June 2024). Please see flyer below for further information.