Uniform

The Burnside College uniform reflects our core values of Pride, Respect and Achievement. Our uniform is designed to be safe, comfortable, smart and affordable. 

The company Michael Sehgal and Sons Ltd supply a small number of items that students must wear as part of the uniform. Other items can be bought from any shop. More information can be found in this below. 

If you are unsure about any part of our uniform please contact your child’s Progress Leader or office@burnsidecollege.org.uk before buying any items of clothing.

If you are buying Secondary School uniform for the first time, here are some of our best sizing tips based on our years of experience:

1. Jumpers

Jumpers go by chest size.  We find that the majority of new starters buy a size 34” (like a 12-13 years), depending on if they are average, or tall / broad, for their age.  If your child is much taller or broader than average, we would suggest you go up a size. You can measure your child’s chest (at the widest part) just to be sure.  Remember to add 2-3 inches for comfort and movement.

2. Pleated Skirts

The most popular size for new year 7 starters in skirts is Size 26” (ladies size 8 or 12 years).  These have a high waistband and the pleats are stitched down on the hips which makes the hips quite fitted.  You will find it easier to measure a skirt which fits your child nicely and compare this to the waist and hip measurements on the Product Page in the Sizing tab on our website.

3. Girls/Boys Trousers

The best way to get this right is to measure a pair of trousers which fit your child nicely.  Measure the waist, below the waistband, and measure the inside leg from crotch to hemline, this will indicate the correct waist and inside leg length to buy.

4. PE T- Shirt

The best-selling size in PE T-Shirts for new starters is size 34/36 (12-13yrs).  If your child is more slim or petite, go down a size to 32/34.

5. PE Shorts

The best-selling sizes in shorts for new starters are 28/30.  These are elasticated.

6. PE Midlayer with ¼ Zip

These are a narrow fit, X Large Youths (12-13yrs) fits the majority of new starters with a good couple of inches of growing-room in length and width.

7. Training Pants and Leggings

The training pants are elasticated and go by waist size in inches, so measure your child’s waist, we sell mostly size 26/28 for new starters. In leggings, we sell an even split of sizes 12-13yrs and Ladies size 6-8, these are quite tight fitting.