Get Help with School Uniform Costs

Students are walking to school in their uniforms.

You might be worried about school costs, but help is available.

You can get up to £200 for school uniforms if you have a low income.

All councils in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland offer uniform grants.

In England, not all councils offer help, and the rules are different.

The average cost of a school uniform is £343.28 for primary and £442.25 for secondary.

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Only 22 councils in England gave uniform grants last year.

In Scotland, all councils offer at least £120 for primary and £150 for secondary uniforms.

Some Scottish councils pay more, like Shetland Islands Council.

Most Scottish councils accept applications from July to March.

In Wales, all councils offer £125 or £200 for secondary school uniforms.

The Welsh scheme opens on July 1, 2026, and closes on May 31, 2027.

In Northern Ireland, families can get up to £93.60 for secondary school uniforms.

The grant is different for younger students and primary school pupils.

Some charities also offer grants for school uniforms.

You can use Turn2Us to find grants and check local Facebook groups for uniform sales.

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