Every school's list is slightly different, but the core of a UK school uniform is the same year to year. Use this checklist to make sure nothing gets missed in the August rush.
Everyday uniform
- Trousers or skirts – 2 to 3 pairs. Browse boys' trousers, girls' trousers and skirts. Adjustable and elasticated waists give the most room to grow.
- Shirts, blouses or polo shirts – 3 to 5. See boys' shirts, girls' blouses and polo shirts. Choose non-iron fabric to save time on school mornings.
- Jumper or cardigan – 2. Our jumpers and cardigans and knitwear come in the full range of school colours.
- Summer dress (summer term) – 2. See dresses and pinafores.
PE kit
- Plain T-shirt, shorts and a tracksuit or joggers – see the full PE kit range.
- Plimsolls or trainers for indoor and outdoor PE.
- A drawstring bag to keep it all together.
Footwear
- School shoes – sturdy, plain black.
- Plimsolls for indoor PE.
Easy to forget
- Socks and tights – buy plenty, they disappear.
- An apron for art and design technology – see crafts.
- A named water bottle and lunch bag.
- Name labels for every single item.
How many of each?
As a rule of thumb: enough tops and underwear for a full week, two to three bottoms, and two jumpers. Uniform is worn every weekday, so buying in multipacks usually works out cheaper. Everything you need is in one place in our Back to School range, in ages 2 to 18 and adult sizes, with free UK tracked delivery on orders over £20.