School uniforms

Outcomes Focused, Child Centred
Northern Education Trust

School uniforms

Outcomes Focused, Child Centred
Northern Education Trust

Uniform & Equipment

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
    • Skirts to be accompanied by plain black tights.
    • Plain black socks

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: 28-40 Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7JB

We have a limited supply of jumpers which are available for purchase from school for £5 each (one per student). Payments can be made via ScoPay or through cheques made payable to Northern Education Trust.

Uniform Guidance & Help

Please see below further guidance and help with uniform.

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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: 28-40 Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7JB

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

Walbottle Academy is a member of the Northern Education Trust.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

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