Uniform

Main Uniform

  • White school shirt
  • Mid-grey traditional, tailored school trousers or school skirt
  • School tie (available only from school)
  • School blazer (available from Emblematic)
  • School jumper – optional (available only from school)
  • Plain black ankle socks, black opaque tights
  • Plain black traditional school shoes (not trainers, boots or sportswear).

PE Uniform

  • Polo shirt* – black, maroon and amber
  • Outdoor top* – black and maroon
  • Black, plain tracksuit bottoms, shorts or leggings
  • Black football socks
  • Trainers (shoes not boots)
  • Football boots (studs)
  • *One of these is compulsory and both are recommended
  1. The school tie is available only from school.
  2. The school skirt should be of a respectable length (no more than 2 inches above the knee).
  3. Trousers must be mid-grey (charcoal) rather than light grey and must be full length, traditional tailored trousers. Trousers that are ‘skinny-fit’, ‘jegging like’ (stretchy) material or that are tight along the leg and/or ankle, often with visible zips (please see the image for examples) are not acceptable school uniform. This misinterpretation is frequently due to shops advertising items under the “school uniform” section, even though they do not conform to St Thomas More Catholic High School’s uniform policy. Please see the school website for example photographs.
  4. The blazer, skirt and PE uniform are available at Emblematic, Unit 26, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9SZ or online from www.emblematic.co.uk
  5. If students choose to wear an outer garment on top of their blazer in colder or wet weather it should be noted that denim, leather, hooded tops, leisurewear and sportswear e.g. tracksuit tops, must not be worn. The only outer garment allowed on top of uniform in school is a proper coat.
  6. Blazers should be worn coming to school and going home from school
  7. Shoes should be plain black leather (or mock leather) traditional school shoes (not trainers, boots, sportswear, or canvas shoes). Again, please be aware that some shops advertise items under the “school uniform” section, even though they do not conform to St Thomas More Catholic High School’s uniform policy.

Although not an exhaustive list, the examples below should provide clarity as to footwear that is unacceptable as a school shoe and so must not be worn.
Shoes must be plain black with no coloured or contrasting trim, logos, flashes or branding.

  • No trainers, pumps, plimsolls or trainer-type shoes (including skate shoes such as Vans).
  • Trainers will only be allowed for PE or sporting events.
  • Boots are not allowed, only shoes below the ankle.
  • Shoes must be flat with no platform or heel.
  • If you are in any doubt re the suitability of a pair of shoes – contact the school before purchasing for guidance.
  • Converse trainers are never an acceptable form of footwear.

Example photographs of unacceptable footwear:

Hair

We expect students to avoid extremes of fashion in uniform and appearance, particularly with regards to hairstyles. For example, coloured hair and extremely short cut or shaven heads (including lines shaved in) are not acceptable; large or brightly coloured hair bands and other hair adornments should not be worn.

Make-up

Students must not wear make-up in Years 7 -9 but students in Years 10-11 are allowed to wear discreet make-up. No jewellery is allowed, except for a watch and one pair of plain silver or gold ear studs only (in the ear lobes). Students should not have facial or tongue piercings. If you do decide to allow your child to have additional piercings please ensure that they are removed for school.
False nails or nail varnish must not be worn by any student.
Fake eyelashes must not be worn by any student.

The examples above are not exhaustive list and the school may give clarity regarding other aspects of uniform and appearance as become necessary.

Students are responsible for their own personal property in school. Occasionally items do go missing so please ensure that all items of clothing are marked with the owner’s name

If a student experiences an unforeseeable incident and has to wear incorrect uniform, they must report to their Head of Year by 8.55am, who will endeavour to loan temporary appropriate uniform where spares are available. If a student arrives to school without the correct uniform then it is school policy that they must borrow the item when it is available.