School Uniform 2026/27
St Colman’s High & Sixth Form College is committed to ensuring that our uniform is affordable, practical, inclusive and supportive of a strong sense of school identity and belonging.
This page brings together all required information relating to our Uniform Policy, including access to the policy, supplier details, item costs, example total costs, value for money information and consultation outcomes.
1. Uniform Policy
The Uniform Policy sets out the College’s expectations for uniform, appearance, PE kit, reasonable adjustments, affordability support and procedures where uniform concerns arise.
2. Uniform Suppliers
Uniform items are available from:
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Supplier |
Items Available |
Links |
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Pricewise Superstore, Downpatrick |
College uniform items |
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Rhoda Stewart Interiors, Ballynahinch |
College uniform items |
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MFC Sports |
College PE tops and optional PE items |
3. Uniform Items and Costs
|
Item |
Pricewise |
Rhoda Stewart |
High Street Average |
|
School Blazer (Boys) |
£47.99 |
£49.95 – £59.99 |
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School Blazer (Girls) |
£47.99 |
£49.95 – £59.99 |
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Maroon V-Neck Jumper |
£29.99 |
£26.99 – £29.99 |
£8.00 |
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White Shirts (2 Pack) |
£13.50 each |
£8.50 – £13.50 each |
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Boys Shirt (PK3) Long Sleeve |
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£3 each |
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White Blouses (2 Pack) |
£26.99 |
£16.99 – £26.99 |
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Girls Shirt (PK3) Short Sleeve |
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£3 each |
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Black School Trousers |
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£18.99 – £32.99 |
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Boys Reg Fit Trousers (Pk2) |
£7.50 each |
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Black School Trousers (Half Elastic) |
£19.99 |
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Black School Trousers (Half Elastic Adult Sizes) |
£29.99 |
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Grey School Skirt |
£29.99 |
£24.99 – £31.99 |
£10.75 |
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Black Sixth Form Skirt |
£29.99 |
£24.99 – £31.99 |
£10.75 |
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Black Tights (2 Pack) |
£9.00 |
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School Tie |
£9.99 |
£9.99 |
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Sixth Form Tie |
£12.99 |
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School Scarf |
£17.99 |
£15.99 |
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Black Sixth Form Jumper |
£29.99 |
£26.99 – £29.99 |
£8.00 |
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Item |
MFC Child |
MFC Adult |
High Street Average |
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Training Jersey 1 (Neat Fit) |
£23.00 |
£27.50 |
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Training Jersey 2 (Neat Fit) |
£23.00 |
£27.50 |
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Leisure T-Shirt |
£22.00 |
£28.50 |
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Leisure T-Shirt 2 |
£22.00 |
£28.50 |
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Short Sleeve Gym T-Shirt (Primark) |
£4.00 |
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Mesh Gym Shorts (Primark) |
£5.00 |
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Active Drawstring Joggers (Primark) |
£14 |
4. Example Total Costs
Years 8–12 Example Minimum Uniform Cost
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Blazer |
£47.99 |
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Tie |
£9.99 |
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Shirt/Blouse (3 Pack) |
£9.00 |
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Trousers (lowest cost option) |
£11 |
|
Total (without shoes) |
£77.98 |
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Item |
Cost |
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Blazer |
£47.99 |
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Tie |
£9.99 |
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Blouse (3 Pack) |
£9.00 |
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Grey Skirt |
£10.75 |
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Tights (2 Pack) |
£9.00 |
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Total (without shoes) |
£86.73 |
Years 13–14 Example Minimum Uniform Cost
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Blazer |
£47.99 |
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Sixth Form Tie |
£12.99 |
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Shirt/Blouse (2 Pack) |
£9.00 |
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Trousers (lowest cost option) |
£11 |
|
Total (without shoes) |
£80.98 |
5. Affordability and Support
Parents may purchase generic items such as shirts, blouses, trousers, tights, coats and shoes from any retailer, provided they meet the requirements of the College Uniform Policy.
Support available includes:
- Education Authority Uniform Grants
- College Pre-Loved Uniform Scheme
- Confidential support through the College where families are experiencing financial difficulty
6. Uniform Consultation Outcomes Statement
Uniform Consultation Outcomes Statement
Consultation feedback showed broad support for the continuation of a College uniform, particularly in relation to school identity, safeguarding, equality and belonging. Feedback also highlighted the importance of affordability, consistency, inclusion, sensory adjustments, pre-loved uniform provision and clear communication with parents.
7. Raising a Concern
If you have a concern about the administration of the Uniform Policy, please contact:
Mr Cathal Rice
Vice Principal
St Colman’s High & Sixth Form College
