Uniform

• Dark green school blazer with embroidered school badge*
• School tie (green and gold for Years 7-9; green and silver for Years 10-11) * 
• Plain white school shirt buttoned to the neck.

• Grey v-neck jumper with the school badge.*
• Jumpers may be worn underneath the blazer only.

• Plain black, formal full-length straight cut trousers - ‘regular’ or ‘straight’ fit. Must be at least 7.5inches/18cm wide at the bottom. No denim, leggings or superslim / skinny style.

• Pleated or straight pencil skirt - not tight fitting or stretch material and must be no more than one inch above the knee. Skirts must not be shortened.
• Black ankle socks must be worn with trousers.
• Black opaque tights must be worn with skirts.

Whilst suitable skirts and trousers are widely available from a range of suppliers, we have worked closely with Emblematic to create trousers and skirts with the academy logo which meet our uniform rules.

Plain black, formal, leather or leather-style shoes which can be polished. No trainers, plimsolls or boots. Please see our information leaflet which details appropriate shoe styles.

Students should wear an appropriate coat to school in colder or wet weather (any colour permitted). Outside coats must be removed before entering classrooms.

Compulsory items

• PE polo shirt with Bedlington Academy logo * • Black shorts/tracksuit bottoms/sports leggings • Moulded ‘Astro’ pimple sole trainers

Optional items

• Indoor sports trainers
• A black base layer (worn underneath the PE polo shirt during colder months) • Mid layer top with Bedlington Academy logo *
• Hoodie with Bedlington Academy logo*
• Rain Jacket with Bedlington Academy logo*
• Skort*
• Sports socks*

PE footwear

Moulded ‘Astro’ pimple sole trainers are a compulsory item. These are the only suitable footwear accepted on the 3G Sports Pitch. Metal studs, blades and flat sole trainers are not accepted.
Students may bring an additional pair of sports trainers for indoor use. However, pimple soled Astro trainers can be worn in the Sports Hall. Plimsolls, converse or canvas types are not suitable.

• Blazers should be worn at all times, unless specific permission is given by a member of staff to remove them.
• Shirts should be tucked in.
• Students must wear their jumper (if worn) over their trousers or skirt (not tucked in). Belts (if worn) should be plain and should not be visible. Large fashion belts are not acceptable or part of the school uniform.

Extreme styles e.g. tramlines are not permitted.

• Hair should be a natural colour (one colour only).
• Hair bands should be plain dark colours, thin and not overly decorative No false, gel or acrylic nails and no brightly coloured varnish.
• For health and safety reasons, nails need to be of a sensible length.
• No false eyelashes.
• Make up and fake tan should be discreet (not visible)
• No visible tattoos.

• No necklaces, bracelets or rings may be worn.
• Students may wear one single metal stud in each earlobe – no other visible piercings are allowed.
• Visible body piercings are not allowed e.g. nose, tongue, top of the ear. Parents are advised that if a child is to have a piercing it must take place at the start of the six weeks’ holiday and it must be removed on the first day of term. Students will not be allowed to cover piercings with an elastoplast.
• Caps are not to be worn on the school premises.