Primary school uniform costs parents average £146.50

It’s supposed to promote equality, pride and practicality, but school uniform is creating divides as cash-strapped parents struggle to pay for basics.

Children in senior school are costing an average of £1,555 in basic school uniform over five years.

But annoyingly, even an primary school uniform is causing parents to pay out £146.50 each year or £879 over six years.

The survey by Wrappler.com, wasn’t even taking into consideration winter clothes, boots or summer uniform.

Coats, shoes and even a blazer, were reportedly the biggest expenses.

The average spend was found to be:

Senior school

Winter coat – £40

Shoes – £40

3 trousers / skirts – £35

5 shirts – £25

Tie – £6

Blazer – £30

Rucksack / Bag – £14

PE bag – £3

PE kit – £51

Football boots – £30

Trainers – £15

Pencil case – £3

Pens & pencils – £7

Scientific calculator – £6

Geometry set – £3

TOTAL – £311

 

Infants / Junior school

Winter coat – £35

Shoes – £30

3 jumpers / cardigans – £15

4 trousers / skirts – £20

5 polo shirts – £5.50

Book bag – £4

PE bag – £3

PE kit – £22

Lunch box & water bottle – £12

TOTAL – £146.50