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* and relevant Year Group colour circle
• School white polo shirt with logo*
• School black and red 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* and relevant Year Group colour circle

  • Year 7 – Badge circled in Green

  • Year 8 – Badge circled in Red

  • Year 9 – Badge circled in Yellow

  • Year 10 – Badge circled in Pink

  • Year 11 – Badge circled in Blue

• Plain black tailored school trousers, shorts or a pleated school skirt. Shorts and skirts must be knee-length and tailored
• Plain black, sensible school footwear (trainers are not permitted)
• Suitable school bag

PE Uniform:

• PE plain black shorts or joggers or tracksuit bottoms
• School black and red PE polo shirt with logo*
• Sport socks
• Plain red football socks
• Football boots with moulded studs only
• Sturdy trainers (not boots, plimsolls or fashion/leisure shoes)

Current Uniform Requirements 

Year group colours for main uniform and PE tops:

The circle (year group) colours listed below are for September 2025. The colour of the logo/badge stays with your child throughout their school journey for each academic year they progress on to.

• Year 7 - Badge circled in RED
• Year 8 - Badge circled in YELLOW
• Year 9 - Badge circled in PINK
• Year 10 - Badge circled in LIGHT BLUE
• Year 11 - Badge circled in GREEN

Financial Support with Uniform Costs

If you are finding it difficult to purchase a school uniform because of your financial circumstances, we may be able to provide you with support. Please contact the school for further details and to submit an application. We will assess applications received based on individual circumstances.

Our Approved Uniform Supplier

Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd will stock and sell all branded uniform items including PE/sportswear and the school rain jacket and outdoor fleece. 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:

Useful uniform examples and information