Buying school uniform

Some parents and care givers are naturally concerned about buying school uniform and covering the costs, and may wish to enquire about what help might be available. We’ve reached out to schools to see what is available locally. Please note, this page will be updated when we receive new information.

If your school isn’t listed, please speak to your child’s school directly.

Almeley Primary School, near Kington, assist with free uniform for some families. The PTFA Facebook page gives details of good quality second hand uniforms, available to buy for a minimal charge. Details can also be found on Almeley Primary school Facebook page  or by joining the Whatsapp group. Parents are encouraged to contact the school to enquire, on 01544 327267.

Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School in Hereford runs a ‘uniform shop’, where parents/carers can email head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk with any uniform queries, including requests for second hand uniform.

Canon Pyon CE Academy has a second hand uniform facility at the school and regularly hold second hand uniform sales. Contact can be made on 01432 830334.

Earl Mortimer College & Sixth Form Centre in Leominster has a small supply of second hand uniform. Families should contact the school reception to make requests. Call 01568 613221.

Hampton Dene Primary School PTFA run the facebook page Hampton Dene PTFA Pre-loved Uniform Sale where people can obtain second hand uniform.

Ivington Cof E Primary School near Leominster have a PTFA Facebook page and families can request uniform there or they can also email admin@ivington.Hereford.sch.uk they will pass the request on to the person who keeps all the uniform we have donated.

Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School have second hand uniform in the foyer for sale and also run a swap shop with uniform so when a child outgrows their uniform they can swap it for the next size up. You can contact the school on 01981 250338 or by email ktpsadmin@kingstoneacaedemy.co.uk

Lady Hawkins’ School in Kington have a large stock of second hand uniform in school.  Parents can have for a voluntary donation (or free if needed). During term time parents/carers can contact the school office and in holiday’s message via the school Facebook page.

Ledbury Primary School have some second hand uniform available to parents at 50p per item. Families can ring the school office on 01531 632940 or pop in. They also hold ad hoc sales of school uniform on site.

Much Marcle Primary School have second hand uniform in school which they sell directly to parents if needed. Contact admin@muchmarcle.hereford.sch.uk or 01531 660607.

Queen Elizabeth High School in Hereford have a private group for second hand uniform on Facebook.

Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School PTA holds second hand uniform. They advertise sporadic pop up events or they can be contacted on friendsofstauntonschool@gmail.com. There’s also have a private school Facebook page called Friends of Staunton School where parents can make requests.

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Fownhope have a second hand uniform shop which is managed by their PTA. Clothing starts from 50p per item and parents are able to contact the PTA directly in order to order items – they can email them at pta@stmarys.hereford.sch.uk. Parents who are struggling to obtain uniform and have children in receipt of Free School Meals are encouraged to email the PTA.

Westfield School in Leominster hold some second hand uniform. Parents/carers can contact the school with uniform queries on admin@westfield.hereford.sch.uk or 01568 613147.

Wigmore High School have a large stock of second-hand uniform. Parents are welcome to contact the school individually through the office if they wish to look at the uniform at other times. Call 01568 770323

If you notice any information is out of date, please let us know by emailing talkcommunityengagement@herefordshire.gov.uk.

You might find what you’re looking for on one of the following facebook groups/pages 

Herefordshire Free School Uniform

Pre-owned School Uniform in Hereford

Second Hand Uniform for Sale/Wanted in Hereford

You can search for your school on the Grown out of it Website (where you can buy/sell/donate second hand uniform, it also stocks unbranded items)