Opinions on school uniform and the appropriateness of the questions to be asked as part of the consultation have been sought from school leaders and student focus groups. The points below came out as part of this research and may be of benefit to respondents:
Comparison tables based upon current uniform policies/guidelines by secondary school.
Costs are based on the purchase of a two pack of trousers or two skirts and a three pack of shirts, all from a major retailer with presence on Island, in October 2022. In addition, we have compared prices with either a school branded blazer (where worn) or an unbranded blazer with a separate badge. Examples are all based upon a Year 9 student wearing age 13-14 year old items and a blazer between 38” and 44” chest. These cost comparisons do NOT include the price of footwear or other items such as school bags, as how much is spent on these items is very much at the discretion of parents/carers.
School name | Uniform prices | Average cost |
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BHS |
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Average cost = £71.50 |
CRHS |
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Average cost = £69.75 |
QEII |
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Average cost = £66.47 |
RGS |
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Average cost = £75 |
SNHS |
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Average cost = £71 |
Average cost across all five Island secondary schools: £70.74 |
Total figures based upon:
The following table shows the requirements for PE kit across the Island's secondary schools.
School name | Total number of branded items required | Minimum number of required items | PE footwear |
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BHS | 1 – polo shirt | 3 - polo shirt, shorts/skort/ leggings, socks | Studded boots (male) and trainers |
CRHS |
1 – rugby/ windproof top |
4 - rugby top/windproof top, t-shirt, shorts/skort/leggings, PE socks |
Studded boots and astros OR trainers |
QEII | 1 – polo shirt |
4 - games top, PE top, shorts or skort, PE socks |
Studded boots and astros OR trainers |
RGS | 2 – shorts and polo shirt |
Female: 3 - Polo shirt, shorts and PE socks Male: 4 - Polo shirt, shorts, PE socks and rugby top |
Studded boots (male) and trainers |
SNHS | None |
Female: 3 - T-shirt/polo shirt, shorts/skort/leggings, socks Male: 4 - T-shirt/polo shirt, shorts/skort/leggings, socks, football/rugby shirt |
Studded boots, trainers and astros |