My DD starts secondary school in September (so will be age 11). She's slender but average height so we have trouble finding trousers/jeans to fit anyway but, with the added demands of meeting school regulations (not jeans style, no coloured stitching etc etc) and being something a pre-teen would want to wear, it's looking quite a challenge so I'm starting now.
I get my teenage boys' (similar issues) school trousers from Next as they have a slim fit option and are fashionable whilst being within school regulations but the offering for girls seems to be hideous boot cut trousers or jeans style (which reviewers confirm has not met their school's requirements).
So, where else to try?