
Boys school
shirts.
White, blue and grey boys school shirts in classic and slim fit, short and long sleeve, and almost all non-iron. Every style comes as a 2 pack, from age 3 up to a 21 inch collar.
Which shirt
does he need?
The school sets the colour. The fit and the size are up to you. Pick the one that sounds like him and we will show you the shirts that match.
All boys school shirts
Slim fit goes up to a 17.5 inch collar. For bigger sizes, choose a classic fit. See the bigger sizes
Smart on Monday,
still smart on Friday.
Two shirts in every pack, so there is always a clean one ready. Hang them up straight from the wash and most need no ironing at all.

All but the two Banner classics are non-iron. Hang them to dry and they are ready to wear.
Most are 65% polyester and 35% cotton, which keeps them crease resistant, quick to dry and hard wearing.
The Innovation and Banner slim fit shirts have a chest pocket. The Ayra shirts have no pocket for a cleaner look.
Size by collar,
not just age.
School shirts are sized by the collar. The age on the label is only a guide, because boys of the same age vary a lot.
| Age | Collar | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 years | 11" | 24" |
| 5 to 6 years | 11.5" | 26" |
| 7 to 8 years | 12" | 28" |
| 9 to 10 years | 12.5" | 30" |
| 11 years | 13" | 32" |
| 12 years | 13.5" | 33" |
| 13 years | 14" | 34" |
| 14 years | 14.5" | 35" |
| 15 years | 15" | 36" |
| 16 years | 15.5" | 38" |
| Men's sizes | 16" to 17.5" | 40" to 46" |
| Bigger sizes | 18" to 21" | ask us |
A guide only. Banner labels each age half a size bigger, so always go by the collar. Each style has its own size chart on its page.
Fits at a glance
| Fit | Shape | Brands | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic fit | Room through the body | Zeco, Ayra, Banner, Innovation, Winterbottom | Age 3 up to a 21" collar |
| Slim fit | Closer to the body | Banner, Winterbottom | Collar 12" to 17.5" |
| Bigger sizes | Classic fit, larger collar | Ayra, Winterbottom | Collar 18" to 21" |
How to measure
- Collar: measure round his neck where the collar sits, just below the Adam's apple.
- Keep the tape snug but not tight.
- Add half an inch so the top button does up comfortably with a tie.
- Send us the number on WhatsApp if you would like us to check.
When age 16
is not enough.
Looking for a plus fit or bigger school shirt? We do not sell a separate plus fit cut, but our classic fit shirts carry on past age sizes, and the body gets bigger with the collar.
Not sure of the size?
Send us his age, neck and chest measurements and we will tell you which size to order.
Try them on first
Pop into our West Norwood or East Ham shop and try a few sizes and fits.
Questions
parents ask.
What size school shirt should I buy?
School shirts are sized by the collar. Measure round his neck where the collar sits, add about half an inch so he can do up the top button with a tie on, then choose that collar size. The age on the label is only a guide.
Do you sell plus fit school shirts?
We do not stock a separate plus fit cut. Our classic fit shirts carry on past age sizes up to a 21 inch collar, and the body gets bigger with the collar size. Send us his neck and chest measurements on WhatsApp and we will tell you which shirt and size to choose.
Are your school shirts 100% cotton?
No. They are polyester and cotton blends, most of them 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The blend is what makes them non-iron, quick to dry and hard wearing through the school week.
Classic fit or slim fit?
Classic fit has room through the body and suits most boys, especially at primary school. Slim fit is cut closer to the body for a neater look at secondary school. If he is broad or between sizes, choose classic fit.
Do you have grey or coloured school shirts?
Yes. The Banner long sleeve shirt comes in grey, red and gold as well as white, the Banner short sleeve in grey and blue, and the Innovation shirts in sky blue. Most of the others come in white and blue.
Do you have shirts with Velcro or easy fastenings?
Not at the moment. If he finds the top button hard, the Winterbottom shirts have an elasticated collar in the smallest sizes, which gives a little more stretch.
What if it does not fit?
Returns are easy and all done online in 3 steps. You can also try shirts on in our West Norwood or East Ham shop.
The right shirt,
in the right size.
Most UK schools ask for a plain white or blue shirt, worn with a tie at secondary school. The colour comes from the uniform list, so the real choices are the fit, the sleeve and the collar size.
White, blue and grey school shirts
Every style comes in white, most also come in blue, and the Banner shirts come in grey for schools that ask for it. The Banner long sleeve also comes in red and gold, and the Innovation shirts in sky blue.
Classic fit and slim fit
Classic fit shirts have room through the body and suit most boys. Slim fit shirts are cut closer for a neater look and are popular at secondary school, in collar sizes 12 to 17.5 inches.
Short sleeve and long sleeve
Short sleeves are popular in the summer term and under a jumper, long sleeves for winter and with a blazer. Many families keep a pack of each.
Bigger sizes
When age 16 is too small, our classic fit shirts carry on in collar sizes up to 21 inches. Choose by collar and ask us on WhatsApp if you are not sure.
Complete the uniform with boys school trousers, jumpers and school shoes, or find your school to see its full uniform. Free UK delivery on orders over £75.