Uniform
Please see the links below to our uniform suppliers.
We take great pride in our uniform and it is a non-negotiable within school. All students must arrive in school in the correct uniform every day. All uniform can be ordered from our uniform supplier Michael Sehgal and are available to view and purchase via the company website or in-person at the Michael Sehgal shop in Newcastle.
Standards
We want all of our students to feel proud of their appearance and ready to learn each day. If a student arrives without the correct uniform, we will happily provide a spare so they can continue learning comfortably. In exceptional circumstances, such as medical reasons, we will work with you to provide appropriate support.
Please note, no items of personal clothing should be worn in school with the exception of a jacket/coat for breaktime and lunchtime.
Support
We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers and supporting our students. We would greatly appreciate your help in ensuring that students wear the correct uniform each day, as this helps to avoid any issues. If you have any concerns, please contact the school before your child arrives.
| Old Uniform | New Uniform |
|---|---|
| Black blazer with embroidered badge (DCBC badge) | Black blazer with embroidered badge (Durham Academy badge) |
| School clip-on tie | School clip-on tie |
| White shirt (buttoned at top and tucked in) | White shirt (buttoned at top and tucked in) |
| V-neck bottle green jumper | V-neck jumper |
| Black formal trousers (no tight trousers, i.e. jeans, chinos, skinny leg trousers) | Black formal trousers (no tight trousers, i.e. jeans, chinos, skinny leg trousers) |
| School tartan skirt with opaque black tights (old colours) | School tartan skirt with opaque black tights (new colours, grey and orange) |
| Plain black leather shoes (no trainers, plimsolls, canvas shoes) | Plain black leather shoes (no trainers, plimsolls, canvas shoes) |
| No false nails or eyelashes, no jewellery or piercings except studs, no nose piercings | No false nails or eyelashes, no jewellery or piercings except studs, no nose piercings |
| Watches are permitted | Watches are permitted |
| Hair within the normal range of styles and natural colour | Hair within the normal range of styles and natural colour |
| PE Kit (compulsory and to be purchased from Emblematic) | PE Kit (compulsory and to be purchased from Emblematic) |
| Appropriate trainers for PE (only moulded stud boots for use on the 4G pitch) | Appropriate trainers for PE (only moulded stud boots for use on the 4G pitch) |
For our current students, there is no expectation to change uniforms. Parents are welcome to purchase the new uniform as items need replacing, but we are conscious of keeping costs down and ensuring no extra financial burden is placed on families.
