North Gosforth Academy
School Uniform
New Uniform Guidance for September 2026
As part of our ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and poverty proofing across our Trust (Gosforth Group), we have reviewed our school uniform expectations for September 2026.
This review follows updated Department for Education guidance on the affordability of school uniforms and reflects our determination to ensure that our uniform remains accessible to all families.
To support this, we have reduced the number of items that require a school logo to the following:
- School navy round neck sweatshirt with logo*
- School white polo shirt with logo*
- School sky blue PE polo shirt with logo*
*These items should be purchased from our approved uniform supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd. Other items can be purchased from any supplier or retail store.
School Coats
With immediate effect, families will no longer be required to purchase/provide a specific school coat. We understand that parents wish to choose a coat suitable for changing weather conditions, and we want to remove the need for pupils to own a separate coat exclusively for school.
To ensure coats remain practical and appropriate for school, we ask that they meet the following guidance:
- Coats should be in keeping with our high expectations for standards of dress. Denim, leather, and camouflage-style coats are not permitted.
- We recommend coats that are warm, waterproof, and include reflective elements to support pupil safety when travelling to and from school.
- Coats must not be worn inside the school building, and pupils should be able to store them in their school bag during the day.
- We strongly advise against purchasing expensive, branded coats. Please note that the school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to individual items.
Please note that the current uniform requirements remain unchanged until the end of the summer term.
From September 2026, the uniform requirements will be as follows...
Main School Uniform:
- A suitable warm and waterproof coat which can be stored in the school bag during the day (please see guidance above)
- White polo shirt with logo*
- Navy round neck sweatshirt with logo*
- Plain black tailored school trousers, shorts or school skirts. Shorts and skirts must be knee-length and tailored
- Plain black, sensible school footwear (trainers are not permitted)
- A suitable school bag
- Food technology apron - any apron, however, a blue and white stripe design is preferred
PE Uniform:
- PE plain black or navy, shorts or joggers or tracksuit bottoms
- Plain royal blue or navy round neck sweatshirt
- Sky blue polo shirt with logo*
- Sport socks
- Training shoes with non-marking soles (not leisure shoes)
Current Uniform Requirements
We are proud of our School and ask that our students wear their uniform with pride.
All students will require the following main uniform items:
- A suitable school coat
- Academy navy sweatshirt with school logo*
- Academy white polo shirt with school logo*
- Black trousers or black skirt (see notes 1 and 3)
- Black shoes (see note 2)
- Food technology apron - any apron, however, a blue and white stripe design is preferred
All students will require the following PE uniform items:
- Sky blue polo shirt with school logo*
- Royal blue sweatshirt with school logo*
- Plain navy or black shorts
- Plain navy or black tracksuit bottoms
Additional notes:
1. Trousers: School trousers should be traditional formal black dress trousers. They should not be denim, leggings, linen or cargo-type. Likewise they should not be skin tight and should not resemble jeans. The school is aware that some shops are now advertising and selling ‘school uniform’ trousers that do not match our definition of formal dress trousers. We ask that parents/carers check this carefully before making purchases.
2. Shoes: Students are required to wear smart, plain black, formal school shoes/ankle shoes. Shoes must be polishable over their entire surface with a traditional sole and be plain black and carry no logos. Black trainers that have the appearance of school shoes are not acceptable. Trainers are not permitted unless there is a medical exemption from a doctor. The school reserves the right to determine what shoes are acceptable designs. Parents should be aware that many retailers advertise school shoes which are not in line with the school’s expectations on footwear. We ask that parents/carers check this carefully before making purchases.
3. Skirts: Skirts must be knee-length and tailored. No stretch material or skin-tight material is permitted. Please wear black, plain tights with skirts.
4. Outdoor Coats: All students must wear a suitable school cost to and from school. Coats need to be removed inside the school building. Non-uniform items such as non-school fleeces and hoodies cannot be worn over school sweatshirts.
5. Belts: No wide or coloured belts with large buckles or logos.
6. Jewellery: The only jewellery allowed to be worn in school is a watch and one plain ear stud in each earlobe only. No other facial or body piercing is allowed in school. For obvious reasons of safety and risk of personal loss, jewellery other than these should not be worn to school. Should a student choose to wear items of jewellery the school will confiscate these items, parents/carers will be expected to collect these from school.
7. Makeup: Excessive makeup is not permitted. Subtle makeup is acceptable and should be natural in colour. Excessive makeup must be removed. School will determine what is believed to be excessive makeup. Alongside this false eyelashes and false tan are not allowed. Likewise, fake nails/nail extensions/nail varnish are not permitted.
8. Hair: No extreme hairstyles (e.g. shaved sides, razor-cuts or Mohican-style) no unnatural colours, blocks, stripes or extensions. The school reserve the right to determine what is considered “inappropriate”.
9. Bags: It is a requirement that every student should have a school bag large enough to fit an A4 ring binder. This is to ensure that they can carry PE kit and all the books and equipment they need for the school day. Bags should be marked or labelled with the owner’s name.
Uniform will be checked by staff on a daily basis.
If your child attends school in non-uniform items without a suitable explanation from a parent/carer (by telephone/letter), sanctions will be imposed.
Our Approved Uniform Supplier*
Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd will stock and sell all branded uniform items including PE/sportswear. Non-branded school approved style uniform items can also be purchased from Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd. However, parents/carers still have the option to buy these non-branded items from other retailers as long as they meet our uniform policy criteria.
Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd are based in Kingston Park, near to Tesco Extra, and offer an in-store measuring service (by appointment only), or if the size required is known, orders may be placed by telephone or via their website. They recommend that orders are placed before 1st July to guarantee delivery before the start of the new term.
Please find below Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd address and contact details, our uniform digital brochure which includes examples of all uniform items, our school uniform requirements and information.
Supplier details:
Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd
Unit 17 Airport Industrial Estate
Kingston Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2EF
Tel: 0191 230 2320
Website: www.michaelsehgal.co.uk
Email: sales@michaelsehgal.co.uk
We have a uniform recycle scheme at the academy and ask parents to donate any unwanted uniform to us so that it can be redistributed to families who may need it. Throughout the year we have opportunities for good quality second hand uniform to be available for parents to take home.
Please see the below uniform letter that includes a form to request pre-loved uniform.