Wed, 03 Sep 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 Parents debate costs in queue for school uniform

Several parents criticise logos and emblems on uniforms, preventing them from buying generic items.

* Parents reported spending varying sums, from £100 to £400 per child, with some expecting to spend over £400 for a uniform and PE kit.
* The average cost of a primary school uniform is around £340, while secondary school uniforms cost about £454, according to government figures.
* Some parents suggested that schools should reduce the number of compulsory branded items or allow generic clothing as an alternative.
* Uniform retailers argued that branded uniforms improve behaviour and reduce inequality in schools, but may be more expensive.
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