Overview

• Uniforms cost an average of £442 for secondary and £343 for primary pupils, according to Department for Education figures.
• The proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is advancing toward implementation to cap required branded items and allow cheaper alternatives.
• Supermarket chains including Aldi, Sainsbury’s Tu, Asda’s George and Tesco’s F&F have expanded budget uniform ranges to challenge high street prices.
• TopCashback offers new members a £15 signup bonus and cashback that can bring a seven-piece school uniform bundle down to £8.89, or about £1.27 per item.
• Only one in four UK councils offer dedicated school uniform grants, prompting Money Wellness experts to urge a statutory clothing grant in England.