Uniform and Appearance
The School operates an online service with Schoolblazer for main school uniform items, e.g., blazers, ties, trousers, etc. and with KitLocker for sportswear.
To be able to order items from Schoolblazer, parents must first register online at http://www.schoolblazer.com. Once registration has been completed, orders can be placed by:
- Logging in using your e-mail address and password
- Following the link to the The Newcastle School pages
- Clicking on the appropriate sub school section.
- Items with images and prices will appear and can be ordered by following the onscreen instructions
Schoolblazer operate a telephone helpline on 0333 7000 703, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Schoolblazer supply the following items of uniform:
| Juniors (Nursery to Year 2) | Juniors (Years 3 to 6) | Seniors (Year 7 to 11) | |
| Junior blue blazer | Optional | ✔ | |
| Senior grey blazer | ✔ | ||
| White polo shirt | ✔ | ||
| White shirt (short or long sleeve)ORWhite revere collar blouse (short or long sleeve | ✔ | ✔ | |
| House tie (worn with a shirt collar)OrHouse pin (worn with a blouse collar) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Grey trousers (long)* | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Black trousers * | ✔ | ||
| Pinafore | ✔ | ||
| Kilt | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Baseball cap (or Samurai cap) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Printed book bag | ✔ | ||
| Optional Uniform | |||
| Grey shorts* | ✔ | ||
| Grey knee length socks (worn with grey shorts above) | ✔ | ||
| V-neck jumper with blue band | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| V-neck cardigan with blue band | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Storm proof coat ** | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Blue gingham summer dress (summer term)*** |
*These items are available from Schoolblazer but may also be purchased in uniform colours from local and High Street suppliers.
**It is the School’s preference pupils in the Junior School wear either the Schoolblazer storm proof coat with logo or the Samurai full zip rain jacket as their school coat. If not wearing a school uniform coat, we ask that their coat is navy blue or another dark colour.
*** Can be bought from any store but should have a gingham rather than white collar and should be buttoned rather than zipped.
| In addition | |||
| Plain grey socks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Plain grey tights | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Plain black tights | ✔ | ||
| Plain black belt (not wide or belts with large buckles) | ✔ | ||
| Black shoes which should be clean and polished (not boots or trainers) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Expected Appearance
- Exaggerated styles of hair and appearance are not allowed
- Hair should be above the collar and should not be dyed
- All boys should be clean shaven
Sportswear
| Juniors (Reception to Year 2) | Juniors (Year 3 to 6) | Seniors | |
| Blue PE t shirt | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blue PE shortOrSkort (Year 3 to 13) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blue Games shorts (all pupils in Years 3 to 10; Years 11 to 13 – rugby players only) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Blue and grey games top | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sports socks | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tracksuit bottomsOrTapered pantOr
Leggings (Year 3 to 13) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Quarter zip pullover | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Optional kit | |||
| Full zip rain jacket | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cap | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Boot bag | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Bobble hat | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Navigator jacket | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Padded gilet | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Long padded jacket | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Backpack (can also be used as a school bag) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Match day bag (can also be used as a school bag) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Swimming jammers or swimsuit (Years 2 to 5) | ✔ | ✔ |
Sixth Form dress code
Sixth Form dress should reflect a professional working environment and therefore students should look smart at all times.
The list below is not meant to be exhaustive. If in doubt, contact the Head of Sixth Form prior to any purchase to confirm the suitability of any items.
Jacket
Formal style suit jacket or blazer (with complementary trousers/skirt/dress). Jacket to be worn around school and to lessons at all times.
Students may choose from the following:
A matching suit consisting of a jacket and tailored trousers.
A tailored jacket with tailored trousers, which can include chinos
A tailored jacket with a professional skirt.
A dress worn with a tailored jacket.
NB Skirts or dresses should be mid-thigh or longer.
Shirts/blouses
A formal shirt with collar and Sixth Form house tie.
Blouse (including blouses that do not have buttons/collar) and a House pin
Cardigans / Jumpers
Plain, woollen and easily worn under a jacket.
A blouse or shirt must be worn under a jumper/cardigan.
Cardigans and jumpers are optional and must not be worn without a jacket.
Hosiery
Socks should be dark. Tights should be sheer or opaque – not patterned.
Footwear
Leather/ Leather-style shoes/trainers in subdued colours.
High heels (more than a 4cm) are not appropriate.
Hair
Smart and clean hair, styled appropriately, kept out of eyes. If students wish to dye hair it should be a natural colour.
Jewellery
If worn, should be discreet.
Piercings
Ear piercings (one per ear only) should be the only visible piercing.
Make-up
Make up should be subtle and natural
Nails
Should not be an excessive length, but can be varnished.
Over 97% of boys achieving all 9-4 grades at GCSE*
*based on results from the last three years
We really enjoy the feeling of community. Within a few weeks of starting, our son knew every other boy’s name in all the year groups and the teachers knew him.
Reception parent