The King Edward VI School Uniform Policy 2026

We believe uniform can play a key role in:

• promoting the ethos of a school
• providing a sense of belonging and identity
• setting an appropriate tone for education

By creating a common identity amongst all students, regardless of background, a school uniform can act as a social leveller. It can reduce bullying and peer pressure to wear the latest fashions or other expensive clothes. We must insist that all students follow the correct uniform to ensure fairness to all. 

The following uniform policy has been devised with due consideration of the statutory guidance from the Department for Education which can be found here.

Most items of uniform can be purchased from a range of supermarkets and department stores. 

However the blazer will need to be purchased from Emblematic, either online at www.emblematic.co.uk or in their Morpeth shop at 59a Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PQ. Please note the store is open Wednesday to Saturday.

The King Edward VI School Uniform 

• • Blazer black with school badge – Authorised style only. Blazers must be worn at all times when moving around the building but may be removed in lessons with permission
  • School tie (specific year group colour)  – must be worn at all times
  • Plain, formal, flat fronted or single pleat black school tailored trousers. Authorised style only. Full length, no denim, canvas/linen material, cargo-type or flared leggings
  • Plain black charleston or box pleat school skirt – Authorised styles only. Skirts must not be rolled or folded at the waist. Skirts must be worn with plain black opaque tights
  • Plain white school shirt with a collar. No logos allowed. Shirts must be tucked into trousers/skirt
  • Plain black V neck knitted jumper (Optional) School jumpers can only be worn beneath the school blazer. No other jumper / hoody will be accepted
  • Belt – Plain black only to be worn with trousers in belt loops
  • Shoes – Plain black low heeled polishable shoes, suitable for school (no coloured logos, mules, sandals, flip flops, thin heeled shoes, pumps.) Boots must be no higher than ankle
  • Plain black or white socks when worn with trousers

• Jewellery – Watches are permitted (rings, bracelets or necklaces are not permitted). One earring per lobe – small and plain sleeper or stud (facial jewellery or retainers are not permitted)

• Hair and nails – Hairstyles must be an appropriate style and a natural colour. Nails must be natural in colour and no acrylic nails allowed

• Make up – Must be natural looking only

• Outdoor wear – No outdoor wear, such as coats, hats, scarves must be worn in the building and no baseball caps to be worn on the school site

The King Edward VI School PE Kit 

A choice of one of the following three tops: 

• Rugby shirt, polo shirt, or t-shirt – School Design or Plain black only – no logo 
• Plain Black shorts or skort 
• Black tracksuit bottoms or sports leggings 
• Plain black or white sports socks
• Hoody (optional) – School design or Plain black only – no logo
• Appropriate footwear – Trainers and Football / Rugby boots 

For all uniform we reserve the right to determine suitability for school.

Second Hand Uniform Provision

We encourage all students and parents to donate any unwanted uniform that remains in good condition. This can be done via either Student Support or Stobhill Link. Stobhill Link has uniforms to give away regardless of financial circumstances. They welcome anybody from any background to use their free school uniform service. Just contact them on 01670 519575.

Pupil Premium Provision

Pupil Premium students will receive a voucher to purchase one blazer and two ties each year.

Expectations of Parents

• Parents must support their child by ensuring they have the correct uniform available to them and by not purchasing incorrect styles etc. Please contact us in advance of purchase if you are unsure and we will confirm
• Please do not allow our child to bring any non uniform items such as hoodies etc into school
• Similarly, please do not allow your child to colour their hair or get acrylic nails as they are not permitted and this creates conflict
• Please contact school immediately if your child is not in full uniform and advise them to present to Student Support by 8.55am so that we can ensure they are dressed appropriately for the day ahead

Maintaining Uniform Standards

• If a student arrives at school in the incorrect uniform, they must rectify this before they enter the tutor room. Where the uniform cannot be corrected immediately (i.e. shoes, skirt etc.) students should go to the Student Support Area to borrow appropriate uniform before 8.55am so that they are not late to the tutor period at 9.00am
• If there is no uniform to borrow then the student will be given one day’s grace. After this time, or where there is no parental explanation, students will be placed into the Inclusion Room until rectified
• A doctor’s note must be provided where, for medical reasons, students cannot wear school shoes
• Any student presenting during the school day not in correct uniform will be given a negative comment. Five negatives comments in one week for any reason will result in after school detention
• Lockers are available for students to store coats during the school day