1. Chest. Take the tape through the underarms and measure the chest at the fullest point. This measurement will be used for blazers, blouses, knitwear and certain PE tops.
2. Collar. Measure around the base of the neck, inserting two fingers between the neck and the tape to allow for growth. This measurement will be used for shirts.
3. Waist. Measure around the natural waistline. This measurement will be used for skirts, trousers and shorts.
4. Inside leg. Measure with shoes on, to approximately 5cm above the ground. This measurement will be used for trousers.
5. Dress and tunic length. Measure from the nape of the neck to the length required. This measurement will be used for tunics/pinafores, skirts and summer dresses.
6. Skirt length. Measure from the middle of the waist to the length required.
We source our uniform items from a wide variety of manufacturers and no supplier works to the same sizing standards so please use the below measurements as a guideline only.
Boys' Schoolwear
Age | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Chest (inches) | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30-32 |
Waist (inches) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Collar Size (inches) | 11 | 11 | 11h | 11h | 12 | 12 | 12h | 13 |
Collar Size (cm) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
Age | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Chest Size (inches) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
Chest Size (cm) | 81 | 84 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 |
Waist (inches) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
Collar Size (inches) | 13 | 13h | 14 | 14h | 15 | 15h |
Collar Size (cm) | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
Girls' Schoolwear
Age | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Chest Size (inches) | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
Chest Size (cm) | 56 | 56 | 61 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 71 | 76 |
Skirt Length (inches) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |
Skirt Waist (inches) (to fit) |
20h | 21 | 21h | 22 | 22h | 23 | 24 | |
Pinafore Length (inches) |
20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
Age | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Chest Size (inches) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 38 |
Chest Size (cm) | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 97 |
Waist Size (inches) | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
Waist Size (cm) | 56 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 |