School Uniform prices will rise even more before September according to a Newark supplier
The average cost is around £50 for a full uniform currently.
Rising costs mean that families with children will be squeezed more than ever as they get ready for a new school year in September.
School Uniforms are compulsory for children under 16, and with rising inflation, the prices are going up.
A parent is expected to pay between £50 and £70 on school uniforms according to a Newark based Supplier.
The lowest price found for a full set was £26.99, where uniform suppliers charged £8 for a branded sweatshirt, £4.99 for a plain polo shirt and £14 for trousers.
However, some parents will end up paying much more; prices for one school included £10 for sweatshirts and an extra £5 for a branded tie.
With inflation is increasing rapidly also, the Consumer Price Index currently at 9.4% in the year to June 2022, it is expected most costs will continue to rise.
"We're going to be priced out of the market because of inflation."
In terms of school uniforms however, the cost comes with children needing several pairs of shirt and trousers, out growing their current sizes and ofcourse replacements mid term due to grass stains, and pen marks etc.
Wrigleprint are a personalised merchandise company offering branding solutions for schools, businesses, trades, sports clubs and more based in Newark.
The independant business stocks and supplies all major brands and types of school wear and accessories to fit the needs and budget for students and staff.
They currently supply several school uniforms, including Coddington Primary and Nursery, The Kings Academy and Barnby Road School.
Owner Scott Wrigley says that since February they've had four price increases:
"We're going to be priced out of the market because of inflation. It's it's, it's, it's crazy and obviously. We want to give good value and good price to toour parents, meaning that they theywill spend with us, but if we if the prices keep going up, it's just it's just gonna get silly.
He continued to say that a cheaper option is to purchase from supermarkets like Tesco or Asda, but it wouldn't be recommended:
"On paper it sounds great for parents because they could probably go and get a couple more cardigans than they could buy from the school supplier. But those cheaper cardigans will become four to six to eight cardigans throughout the year because the quality just isn't there. Hence the price.
"If you buy from a reputable school wear supplier, that's part of the School Wear Association, you have to supply a good quality uniform, that's there to last. You're actually saving money getting a decent quality one. But it's trying to get that across to parents, and I understand as well, that obviously money is tight."