Back to school: How expensive are secondary school uniforms in Preston?

With the school year starting again in September, Summer can be an expensive time for parents as they rush to stock up on uniform essentials.

By Aimee Seddon

Published 10th Aug 2022, 12:30 BST

From the day-to-day uniform to full PE kits, there is an awful lot that parents have to buy- not withstanding any spares or growth spurts!

The Post has analysed the uniform specifications for all the secondary schools in Preston, and used their preferred stockists to calculate the total cost.

Take a look at how each school compares below:

How do Preston's secondary schools compare?

1. Uniform costs

How do Preston's secondary schools compare? Photo: NW

Includes blazer, shirt, pullover, trousers OR tartan skirt, tie for boys, PE shirt, shorts OR skort, socks (total cost varies according to size and options chosen; if all options are chosen, max price increases.) Stockist used: Trutex (also allows A & D Just)

2. All Hallows Catholic High School: £124- £172.4 for minimum compulsory items.

Includes blazer, shirt, pullover, trousers OR tartan skirt, tie for boys, PE shirt, shorts OR skort, socks (total cost varies according to size and options chosen; if all options are chosen, max price increases.) Stockist used: Trutex (also allows A & D Just) Photo: NW

Bundle offer on school website: uniform starter pack jumper, shirt OR blouse, skirt OR trouser, 3 pairs socks and PE starter pack polo shirt, skort OR shorts, PE socks= £80, plus tie £6.99. All these items on full price, plus reversible multi-sports top option for boys= £94.93- £160.92 (varies by size/gender). Stockist used: Smart Schoolwear (also allows Top One Uniform and Bang Bang)

3. Ashton Community Science College: £86.99-£160.92 for minimum compulsory items.

Bundle offer on school website: uniform starter pack jumper, shirt OR blouse, skirt OR trouser, 3 pairs socks and PE starter pack polo shirt, skort OR shorts, PE socks= £80, plus tie £6.99. All these items on full price, plus reversible multi-sports top option for boys= £94.93- £160.92 (varies by size/gender). Stockist used: Smart Schoolwear (also allows Top One Uniform and Bang Bang) Photo: David Hurst

Includes blazer, blouse OR shirt, skirt OR trousers, tie, socks, PE skort OR shorts, polo, games socks, swackets (total cost varies according to size and options chosen; if all options are chosen, max price increases.) Stockist used: The Uniform and Leisurewear Company (also allows Monkhouse Schoolwear)

4. Broughton High School: £148.96- £186.22 for minimum compulsory items.

Includes blazer, blouse OR shirt, skirt OR trousers, tie, socks, PE skort OR shorts, polo, games socks, swackets (total cost varies according to size and options chosen; if all options are chosen, max price increases.) Stockist used: The Uniform and Leisurewear Company (also allows Monkhouse Schoolwear) Photo: Google Maps