Female students at a Ramsbottom school have been left in tears after reportedly being told their trousers were “too tight” by teachers.

Girls attending Woodhey High School were left upset when they returned back to the classroom this month as it was claimed they were told their trousers were too distracting to boys.

It has been reported that parents, who bought the trousers from an official uniform supplier, do not meet the school’s uniform policy and students were reportedly made to attend an emergency assembly to discuss the problem.

The Bolton Road West school’s website states that trousers must be plain black, tailored, suit style, bootcut, pleated or straight design and not be tight fit, lycra, jersey, stretch trousers, chinos, leggings or jeans.

One parent on social media said that they bought their daughters two pairs of trousers from an official uniform supplier.

But when they went into school, it was said that they were told the trousers were too tight and inappropriate.

It was claimed that the girls were told they would be issued with a detention if they did not come back with different trousers.

Pupils have allegedly been threatened with exclusions too but the school has strongly denied this accusation. 

The issue has also been circulating on social media platform TikTok and students have spoken out about how they were reportedly "lined up and patted down" by male and female teachers to check the tightness of the trousers.

One father added that when he dropped his daughters off at school, they were stopped by teachers, and were asked to lift their shirts to check their waistbands and were feeling the material on their trousers.

He said he went down to the school with other furious parents who were shouting and saying, "don’t touch my daughter".

Cllr Tom Pilkington, who represents Ramsbottom, said: “Despite Woodhey High School belonging to Shaw Academy Trust, as a local councillor I have still contacted the school calling for a meeting with the senior leadership team to discuss the current situation.”

In response to the claims, a Woodhey High School spokesperson said: “The school has been unwaveringly clear about the expectations for uniform and have communicated this to students and their families prior to the summer holidays, and during the holidays.

“Where uniform issues have yet to be resolved, the relevant students were spoken to, to reinforce the importance of following the school’s dress code.

“At no point were students threatened with exclusion, nor were students told that certain clothing items were distracting to other students.

“We were shocked to hear the claims that students were patted down and asked to lift their shirts up to check trousers and can clarify that this is completely incorrect and unfounded.

“Where students were informed that their uniform is inappropriate, such as for being too tight, this is in relation to the school’s new stronger enforcement of their uniform rule.

“These rules directly correlate to fostering high standards of behaviour and expectations, with the school’s dress code further preparing students for the world of work.

“Ultimately this has a positive impact on students’ learning experience and improves their life chances.

“A description of appropriate uniform items has been circulated to parents and carers and is published on the school’s website.

“School leaders have worked closely with local uniform suppliers to ensure these styles are available for students and, by doing so, reduced the risk of those facing hardship being singled out at the start of the new academic year.

“The new head teacher is keen to work in partnership with parents and carers, who are encouraged to contact the school directly to raise any concerns, and any complaints will be addressed in line with the school’s complaints policy and procedure.

“Leaders are keen to continue to listen to parents and carers to continue working in partnership.”