School uniform?

Meeting l Last Monday I met a friend of mine and his child, aged 8, who was wearing a school uniform,. I wondered which could be what the advantages and disadvantages could be of wearing all the scholarships students wearing the same clothes.

I can imagine that wearing an uniform makes it easier for parents every morning. Also, it avoids differences between childs the children: no brands, no feelings of jealousy...
But on the other hand, it doesn't allow people to express themselves, and, what in my opinion is the worst, keeps on with the idea of the importance of appearence.