School Uniform
School uniform is a key part of our identity and visibly demonstrates our commitment to being part of the St Thomas More community. We are proud that our students wear their uniform with pride and respect.
Uniform is to be worn throughout the entire school year.
Purchasing Uniform
Uniform can be purchased from:
- Salto UK
- www.saltouk.com/school-uniforms/st-thomas-more-blaydon
- Tel: 01661 835240 | Email: enquiries@saltouk.com
- Emblematic
- www.emblematic.co.uk
- Tel: 0191 270 1449 | Email: customerservices2@emblematic.co.uk
We also work with the Gateshead West Pre Loved Uniform Scheme who are working within the local community to tackle uniform poverty and reduce the number of clothes going to landfill unnecessarily.
- Gateshead West Pre-Loved Uniform Scheme
- www.gatesheadprelovedschooluniform.com
- This local initiative helps tackle uniform poverty and reduce clothing waste by offering pre-loved uniform items to families.
Key Stage 3 & 4 Uniform
We offer two standard uniform options for pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4. Families should select one uniform option and purchase all items from that category; items from different categories cannot be mixed.
| Standard Uniform Option 1 | Standard Uniform Option 2 |
|---|---|
| Royal Blue blazer badged with St Thomas More School logo St Thomas More School Tie Blue Shirt Black Trousers White / Black Socks Sensible Black Shoes (No boots or trainers) No Piercings (or retainers) | Royal Blue blazer badged with St Thomas More School logo St Thomas More Blue Kilt OR Harrow Grey Trouser Black / Flesh Coloured Tights (not pattered) OR White / Black Socks Blue Revere Blouse Sensible Black Shoes (No boots or trainers) No Piercings (or retainers) |
Optional Items:
Navy V Neck Cotton Jumper
Sensible Outdoor Coat
Sensible Hat
PE Uniform:
AKOA Navy / Cyclone Polo Shirt
AKOA Navy / Cyclone Shorts AND / OR AKOA Navy / Cyclone Skort AND / OR AKOA Navy Leggings AND / OR Navy Tracksuit Bottoms
Trainers
Football boots and shin pads are strongly recommended for football.
Key Stage 5 Uniform
Students in Key Stage 5 wear a distinct uniform aligned with business dress. As in the lower school, there are two standard uniform options for students to select from, allowing flexibility while maintaining a professional appearance.
| Standard Uniform Option 1 | Standard Uniform Option 2 |
|---|---|
| Black Trousers Black Blazer with school initials White Shirt Maroon Jumper [*] School 6th Form Tie White / Black Socks Sensible Black Shoes (No Boots) Sensible Outdoor Coat | Black Trousers / Skirt: Banner Thornton Black Skirt or Trutex Twin Pleat Skirt or black trousers Black Blazer with school initials White fitted Blouse Sensible Black Shoes (No Boots) White / Black Socks, Black / Flesh coloured tights (not patterned) Maroon Jumper [optional] Sensible Outdoor Coat |
