School Uniform Policy
Madeley School has an official school uniform which all students are expected to wear. We are conscious of cost and have kept the dress as simple as possible. Most items can be purchased quite easily from a wide variety of shops. Ties are available from the school.
Our school uniform policy requires the support of parents. We want our pupils to be smartly and sensibly dressed, and despite fashion trends we aim to have a uniform which is practical, comfortable and fit for purpose, but also reflects the ethos and values of the school.
A uniform also helps prepare our pupils for the world of work, ‘dressed for business’: the business being that of learning.
The policy is an agreement between the school and parents that clarifies for parents the required uniform as set out below. All students are required to wear PE uniform as stated below for PE and sports.
Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride. Uniforms are to:
- show that they are part of Madeley School. Wearing the uniform says we’re all in this together
- support students in being respectful
- give a sense of belonging for students
- give an identity to the community
- stop/ reduce peer pressure when it comes to clothes
- give a sense of order and purpose
- reduces bullying when everyone is dressed the same
Uniform appearance should be neat and tidy, with shirts tucked in. Top buttons are fastened and ties touch collars. Students are to travel to and from school in the correct uniform and to wear it appropriately during the school day and at all school functions unless stated otherwise.
Changes in the school uniform are through discussion at Academy Council meetings and consultation with parents.
The official school uniform is as follows:
Blazer
Trutex bottle green blazer with school logo
Trousers
Grey tailored trousers
Skirt
Trutex castle tartan skirt (on the knee or slightly below allowing for 2 cm growth)
Jumper (optional)
Green v neck with school logo (hoodies are not a substitute for the school jumper)
Tie
Year group tie (clip on Y7 - 10, traditional style Y11)
Socks/ Tights
Black, plain (Socks no higher than knee height)
Tie
Year group tie (clip on Y7 - 10, traditional style Y11)
Year Group Ties 2024/25
Year 7 Madeley green tie, gold stripe and blue accent stripe
Year 8 Madeley green tie, gold stripe and burgundy accent stripe
Year 9 Madeley green tie, gold stripe and gold accent stripe
Year 10 Madeley green tie, gold stripe and orange accent stripe
Year 11 Madeley green tie, gold stripe and red accent stripe
Footwear
All footwear (boys and girls) need to be plain black leather or faux leather. Canvas and training style shoes or boots, high tops, ballet style shoes and shoes with thin soles are not appropriate. Air Force style trainers must be all black.
The school has the final decision over the suitability of footwear.
Please be advised that the following uniform suppliers stock the approved school uniform and will be able to advise on all aspects of Madeley School uniform. We seek to use other uniform clothing shops each academic year to allow competitive prices and for parents/ carers to choose the store of their choice. The current uniform shops are:
- Clive Mark Schoolwear - 13-14 Lancaster Building (Opposite the Post Office) High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 1PG 01782 980 676
- Smart Uniform - Harvey House, Hassell St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1AR
- Sports-Scene (PE Kit) – Unit 4, Kents Land, Silverdale Enterprise Park, Newcastle, ST5 6SR
Funding and support of uniform
We want all our pupils to be able to wear our school uniform with pride. We want all pupils to be fully included in all aspects of school life and be proud to wear the correct school uniform. If purchasing an appropriate new uniform is not possible due to financial hardship, then we are here to help. We will endeavour to stock a range of preloved school uniform items that will be available for pupils to use as needed. A voluntary and affordable contribution will be requested to be used to cover our costs of getting preloved items ready to be reused.
Jewellery
Jewellery is not permitted except for a watch and a pair of stud ear-rings. No other piercings are allowed.
Make up
Make up should not be noticeable.
False nails, false eyelashes or coloured nail varnish is not allowed but clear nail varnish is acceptable, however, we would discourage both due to health and safety reasons, particularly for food hygiene, PE, science and technology subjects.
Hairstyles and colouring
Parents should be aware that we do not permit extremes of fashion in students’ hairstyles or dress. As a health and safety measure some departments will require long hair to be tied up, e.g. PE, Design and Technology, Science.
Outdoor coats
Outdoor coats are not to be worn inside the school buildings. Denim coats are not allowed and hoodies are not a substitute for coats.
Blazers
Blazers must be worn at all times (the school green v neck jumper is not a replacement for blazers). Blazers can be removed at the discretion of the member of staff who is responsible for the class.
Madeley School Physical Education Uniform
There is an official school P.E. kit, much of which is available from the school.
There is an official school P.E. kit and the expectation is that all PE kit should carry the Madeley School Badge. This is a reliable, tried and tested company providing high quality, longer lasting kit.
Order forms for PE kit are available from the school PE Department or by contacting Sports-Scene Embroidery Services, Unit 4 Kents Lane, Silverdale Enterprise Park, Newcastle, Staffs, Tel: 01782 714650 or 07939 562084
KS3
- Choice of plain black shorts, plain black tracksuit bottoms, plain black knee/full length leggings, plain black skirt with school badge (NO coloured striping or large logos are accepted)
- Plain black football socks or white sports socks
- Madeley school green PE polo t-shirt
- Madeley school green sweatshirt
- Appropriate footwear to suit the activity
- Optional item
- Madeley school black/gold ¾ zip performance top.
Whilst the above top is optional, a significant number of PE lessons are outdoors, and this will help to keep pupils warm.
We do from time to time have a selection of pre-owed PE kit available free of charge. Pupils should see a member of the PE team for these items.
KS4
Essential Items
- Choice of; Plain black shorts, plain black tracksuit bottoms, plain black knee/full length leggings, plain black skirt with school badge (NO coloured striping or large logo’s are accepted)
- Madeley school black or green PE polo t-shirt
- Plain black football socks or white sports socks.
- Appropriate footwear to suit the activity
Optional item
- Choice of; Madeley school black/gold ¾ zip performance top, Madeley green sweatshirt or Madeley school plain black PE hoody.
Whilst the above tops are optional, a significant number of PE lessons are outdoors, and these will help to keep pupils warm.
Pupils opting for GCSE PE also have the option of buying a GCSE PE kit package.
Pupils are expected to wear the correct school PE kit for every PE lesson.
We do from time to time have a selection of pre-owed PE kit available free of charge. Pupils should see a member of the PE team for these items.
We want all our pupils to be able to take part in PE lessons. This is our priority and we want all pupils to be fully included in these lessons with appropriate PE Kit. If purchasing appropriate new PE kit is not possible due to financial hardship then we are here to help. We will endeavour to stock a range of preloved PE kit items that will be available for pupils to use as needed. A voluntary and affordable contribution will be requested to be used to cover our costs of getting preloved items ready to be reused.
Funding and support of uniform
We want all our pupils to be able to wear our school uniform with pride. We want all pupils to be fully included in all aspects of school life and be proud to wear the correct school uniform. If purchasing appropriate new uniform is not possible due to financial hardship then we are here to help. We will endeavour to stock a range of preloved school uniform items that will be available for pupils to use as needed. A voluntary and affordable contribution will be requested to be used to cover our costs of getting preloved items ready to be reused.
Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices
Whilst mobile phones have become helpful aids for parents and children to communicate on the way to and from the school, their use in the school is strictly forbidden. Students may, therefore, carry phones at their own risk but any phone switched on, in use or on show during the School day will be confiscated and held in the Main Office. This includes headphones, iPods, MP3 players, cameras or any other electronic device.
The unauthorised use of a camera (including on a phone) constitutes an invasion of privacy, and as such is strictly forbidden. Should images of other student or staff thus obtained, or any material which brings the School’s name into disrepute, be published via the internet this may result in exclusion from the School.
Any valuable items are the responsibility of the student/parents and the school cannot take any responsibility for lost or stolen items, however we will endeavour to investigate any such problems if they arise.
Lost Property
Within a school a vast amount of lost property is generated. All items should be clearly marked with the student’s name so that they can be returned. Any property that is not claimed will be recycled after an appropriate period of time.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The position with relation to school dress is monitored by all staff with form tutors being the people who see students first thing in the morning. Subject staff will reinforce standards before, during and at the end of lessons. All staff will reinforce standards around school throughout the day.
Sanctions may be issued if pupils do not follow the uniform policy to reinforce this; examples may include uniform report, loss of social time. Serious and repeated violations of the policy may result in further sanctions.
Repeated uniform issues are also communicated with parents and discussed to resolve these.
Reminders are given to parents through the school’s regular communications.
The school has the final decision over school uniform.