The short version
- Typical range: £5 – £25
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Kids’ Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used school uniform is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for school uniforms, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £25 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £21 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £16 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £11 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £6 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a school uniform
- Items with school-specific logos in current design
- Bundles covering a full set in one size
- Unmarked, unshrunk items with intact hems
- Listing in the weeks before term starts
What lowers it
- Faded or peeling printed logos
- Ink stains and scuffed knees
- Outdated logo designs after a school rebrand
- Listing mid-term when demand disappears
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the logo design still matches the school’s current one
- Inspect hems, knees and cuffs for wear
- List several weeks before the new term
Once you have those three answers you can place your own school uniform on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
When should I sell school uniform?
In the weeks before a new term starts. Demand is sharply seasonal and drops away almost entirely once term is under way.
Does the logo matter?
Yes. Schools rebrand periodically, and uniform with an outdated logo is much harder to sell. Check against the current design.
Should I sell items individually?
Full sets in one size sell best, since parents are usually buying everything at once.
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