Low-cost, second-hand school uniform

Find out how to get low-cost, second-hand school uniforms for your child, which helps reduce the environmental impact of buying new clothes.

Smarter Uniforms

We're partnered with Smarter Uniforms to help families save money and reduce the environmental impact of buying new clothes.

Through their online marketplace you can:

  • swap and sell good quality second-hand school uniforms city-wide
  • ask for uniform items from other parents
  • donate proceeds from your sales to local schools

For more information, including a guide on how to use the online marketplace, visit the Smarter Uniforms website.

How to get pre-loved uniforms

Most of our schools can help you find pre-loved clothes or help with costs if you can’t afford to buy items yourself. Please speak with your school if you need help.

Read the city’s secondary school headteachers' pledge to support families struggling with the costs of school uniform.