| Details | How to wear the school uniform | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer (compulsory) | Black school blazer with pre-embroidered school badge – purchase from Sehgals | Sleeves must be worn at full length (not pushed back) |
| Sleeveless jumper (optional) | Black school jumper with pre-embroidered badge only – purchase from Sehgals | No hooded tops, sweatshirts, cardigans or tracksuit tops |
| Shirt | Plain white traditional school shirt with collar | Ensure that collar button is fastened at all times No coloured vests beneath shirts No fashion shirts/blouses Shirts must be tucked into trousers or skirt |
| Tie | Clip on school tie – purchase from Sehgals Y11 tie – purchase from Sehgals |
Ties must show at least 15 stripes Ties must show at least 5 badges |
| Trousers | Plain black, tailored school trousers that cover the ankles | No jeans, flares, baggy, bootleg, hipsters, leggings, low slung, skinny or tight fitting trousers No accessories such as buckles or laces |
| Skirt | Tanfield tartan skirt - purchase from Sehgals | No other skirt can be worn. Skirt should be knee length |
| Tights | Plain black | No pattern |
| Socks | Plain black | No trainer socks allowed |
| Shoes | Plain black leather (or leather in appearance) sensible school shoes. Must not be two toned, striped, fashioned or overtly branded | Heels of 1 inch maximum No trainers or trainer style shoes No flip flops, sandals, plimsolls, backless shoes, 'Uggs' or similar Trousers should be worn over shoes |
| School bag | Essential, minimum size to hold a folder | |
| Makeup | Years 7 - 9 No makeup of any description should be worn in school Years 10 - 11 Light makeup only |
No nail varnish No false nails |
| Jewellery | A watch is allowed - no smart watches/fitbits No other jewellery is to be worn Plain hairbands only |
No earrings; no expanders No other visible piercings No rings No bracelets |
All effective, successful sports performers take pride in their appearance by wearing the correct kit or uniform. Details below include the compulsory PE uniform.
PE uniform policy is that students wear PE kit even when not participating.
| Details | How to wear the school uniform | |
|---|---|---|
| Tanfield short sleeved polo shirt (compulsory) | Embroidered badge. Boys and Girls, for indoor and outdoor use – purchase from Sehgals | Collar must be worn down |
| Black shorts, leggings or training pants | Boys and Girls, for indoor and outdoor use - any plain black can be worn | |
| Trainers | Trainers not plimsolls for indoor and outdoor use. These must have non marking soles (sports hall) |
Trainers must be fastened correctly (tie shoe laces) to provide feet with the correct support |
| Tanfield long sleeved training top 1/4 zip (compulsory) | Embroidered badge. Boys and Girls, for outdoor use – purchase from Sehgals |
Please note that no watches should be worn during PE. These should be removed and put in a safe place during all PE lessons.