School opens uniform shop to sell items 'at cost'
Summary
A secondary school in Surrey, The Winston Churchill School, opened its own uniform shop to sell clothing items directly to families at cost price. This effort helps reduce the cost of school uniforms, including blazers, following new government rules that limit the number of branded items a school can require.Key Facts
- The Winston Churchill School in Woking set up its own uniform shop onsite and online to sell uniforms at no extra cost beyond what the school pays.
- The cost of a school blazer was reduced by £20 compared to the previous year.
- New government rules from 2026-27 allow secondary schools to have only three branded uniform items plus a branded tie, aiming to save parents up to £50.
- The school removed branded PE tops but offers plain, black PE shirts instead.
- Parents showed strong interest in keeping blazers with the school badge, and the supplier agreed to provide them at no extra cost.
- Family charity Stripey Stork distributed more than 15,000 uniform items and 1,500 pairs of shoes over summer to support families with back-to-school costs.
- The school and charity efforts aim to make uniforms affordable and maintain dress standards, as uniforms help create equality among students.
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