Oakbank blazers sold by the school's only supplier do not meet the school's own requirements, it is claimed.

The Oakbank blazer sold by Firth's has an iron-on or sew-on badge, but the school rules demand it must be woven to the pocket.

Yet the same Oakbank prospectus makes it clear that the compulsory blazers - which cost up to £30 - must be bought from Firth's.

The difference was revealed this week as the campaign against Oakbank's controversial "one supplier" stance gathered pace.

A petition signed by 500 people opposing the school's uniform policy was delivered to the Oakworth home of governors' chairman Mark Curtis.

And the parents responsible for the petition held the first of two public meetings to thrash out an action plan.

Around 25 people attended the meeting at the home of parents Mandi and John Hawley to air their views.

Many parents feel they should have the right to buy plain black blazers elsewhere and sew on the badges.

The school prospectus for years seven and eight states that the blazer must be plain black with a V-neck and the Oakbank badge woven in, and a "house" colour badge sewn on.

It adds: "Both these items are available from only one supplier and must be purchased only from Firth's, in Keighley Market or North Street."

Firth's sells the Oakbank badges only in the form of adhesive iron-on or sew-on patches.

Andrew Firth, owner of the firm, this week admitted: "The badge is adhered to the pocket in some way."

He says the school has told him he can only sell the badge and blazer together as one item. Mr Firth feels his business is being blamed for a decision made by school governors.

"I could understand it if people were being taken for a ride, but we've never actually done that," he adds.

Parents at Wednesday's meeting suggested several courses of action including a mass boycott of the Firth's blazers.

They claimed Oakbank head John Roberts has threatened to send home their children if they do not turn up in the correct blazer when school resumes in September.

Mr and Mrs Hawley have written to Keighley MP Ann Cryer and government and Bradford council education chiefs for advice on what action either they or Mr Roberts can take.

A second meeting has been arranged for next Tuesday, at the Hawleys' home, when the couple hope to report on responses to their letters.

Mrs Hawley hopes many more parents will turn up so a united front can be given to the school on whatever action is decided.

Discussion is likely to focus on not only the blazer issue, but whether all children should wear the new Oakbank sports kit, which costs at least £20.

Anyone with an interest in the Oakbank uniform issue can attend the meeting at 88 Exley Road, on Tuesday, at 7.30pm.

Mrs Hawley collected signatures for her petition by talking to parents of children at Oakbank's feeder schools.

Their view that parents should be able to shop around is shared by former Oakbank finance manager Elizabeth Mitchell.

She says: "The school has drawn up a contract between parents and Firth's. If that had been a local authority contract we would have put it out to tender for healthy competition.

"Competitive tendering provides transparency. There are not many factories left in Keighley now. They would have loved an order like that.

"I really admire parents for forging ahead with their campaign."