Uniform knickers at UK secondary schools
1. How old are you?
| 10% (27) | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 7% (21) | 12 | |
| 17% (48) | 13 | |
| 17% (46) | 14 | |
| 15% (43) | 15 | |
| 15% (41) | 16 | |
| 7% (19) | 17 | |
| 8% (24) | 18 |
269 voters have answered this question.
2. Do you wear school uniform?
| 98% (266) | Yes- please continue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1% (4) | No- no further questions |
270 voters have answered this question.
3. Does your uniform include the colour of your knickers?
| 65% (175) | We must wear knickers of a specific colour. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (42) | We are advised to wear knickers of a specific colour. | |
| 19% (51) | We can wear any colour knickers - please continue at question 10. |
268 voters have answered this question.
4. Must your knickers be..
| 70% (160) | Regulation school knickers? | |
|---|---|---|
| 29% (66) | Any style in the correct colour? |
226 voters have answered this question.
5. What colour must you wear?
| 23% (54) | White | |
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| 36% (84) | Navy-blue | |
| 3% (7) | Royal blue | |
| 3% (7) | Light blue | |
| 6% (14) | Black | |
| 9% (22) | Dark green | |
| 5% (12) | Maroon | |
| 5% (12) | Red | |
| 2% (6) | Grey | |
| 1% (3) | Brown | |
| 3% (8) | Other |
229 voters have answered this question.
6. Do you wear the correct colour knickers?
| 48% (112) | Always | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (77) | Usually | |
| 12% (29) | Sometimes | |
| 4% (11) | Never |
229 voters have answered this question.
7. Do you have 'knickers inspections'?
| 36% (83) | When changing for PE | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (89) | At random | |
| 24% (57) | Never |
229 voters have answered this question.
8. Do the boys still try to see what you are wearing?
| 71% (163) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (6) | No | |
| 25% (59) | Girls-only school |
228 voters have answered this question.
9. What do you think about being told what colour knickers to wear?
| 50% (115) | Don't mind | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (57) | Saves worrying if knickers show | |
| 24% (56) | Don't like it |
228 voters have answered this question.
10. For those who can choose the colour of your school knickers - what do you wear most frequently?
| 37% (63) | White | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (16) | Black | |
| 16% (28) | Navy-blue | |
| 3% (6) | Light blue | |
| 4% (7) | Red | |
| 19% (33) | Pink | |
| 7% (13) | Other |
166 voters have answered this question.
11. For those who can choose the style of your school knickers - what do you wear most frequently?
| 46% (89) | Full briefs | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (17) | Hi-leg | |
| 8% (16) | Hipster | |
| 16% (32) | Bikini | |
| 20% (39) | Thong |
193 voters have answered this question.
12. Are you told what colour bra to wear?
| 57% (150) | Must be white | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (42) | Advised to wear white | |
| 4% (13) | Must be another specified colour | |
| 21% (57) | Can wear any colour |
262 voters have answered this question.
13. Can you choose what you wear on your legs?
| 32% (91) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% (120) | No | |
| 24% (70) | Depends on age or time if year |
281 voters have answered this question.
14. What do you wear on your legs?
| 24% (70) | Opaque tights | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (15) | Opaque stockings | |
| 4% (13) | Opaque hold-ups | |
| 11% (33) | Sheer tights | |
| 8% (23) | Sheer stockings | |
| 2% (8) | Sheer hold-ups | |
| 17% (49) | Ankle socks | |
| 38% (108) | Knee socks | |
| 5% (15) | Above-knee socks | |
| 14% (41) | Bare legs | |
| 5% (15) | Trousers |
281 voters have answered this question.
15. What type of school do you attend?
| 10% (29) | Comprehensive - girls only | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (34) | Grammar - girls only | |
| 21% (61) | Independent/private - girls only | |
| 34% (96) | Comprehensive - mixed | |
| 11% (32) | Grammar - mixed | |
| 10% (29) | Independent/private - mixed |
281 voters have answered this question.

