Recent uniform legislation and the ongoing government review in Northern Ireland have placed a strong emphasis on affordability, transparency, and value for money for families, with schools now expected to demonstrate that their uniform policies minimise cost and avoid unnecessary branded items. Within this context, the 2026 pricing updates from suppliers highlight both consistency and variation across providers.
The Jeanery offers a straightforward pricing structure, including a blazer (1880 Club) at £59.99, clip-in tie at £8.99, knitwear (Deerpark) at £25.99, black skirt (Zeco) at £28.99, and black trousers (1880) at £26.99. In comparison, The Sports Company provides more detailed, size-based pricing, with blazers ranging from £52.95 (sizes 29–31) up to £72.95 (sizes 48+), jumpers from £23.99 to £29.99 depending on size, senior jumpers from £27.99 to £31.99, ties priced at £7.99 (junior) and £9.99 (senior), and skirts ranging from £26.99 to £34.99 depending on waist size. These structured price bands reflect attempts to offer flexibility while still meeting policy expectations. While a full 2026 price list for School Days was not included in this review, its inclusion in future comparisons will be important to ensure competitive benchmarking in line with the Department of Education’s guidance as it has only become a recent supplier of our school uniform.
Overall, the review process continues to drive schools and suppliers toward clearer pricing and greater accountability, supporting families amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The PE kit is available from uniform suppliers named above and from O'Neill's stores in Belfast as well as online using the following link https://www.oneills.com/uk_en/shop-by-team/education/schools/edmund-rice-college.html
