School uniform shopping may be the last thing you want to think about right now, particularly when you’ve got your hands full keeping the kids entertained and planning days out. But with school uniform sales already underway, now’s a good time to get a head start before the back-to-school rush begins.
As well as tracking school uniform sales dates, we’re in regular contact with all the major retailers, so we know when the deals are landing. We’ll keep this page up to date with the latest offers throughout the summer holidays, so you can make this your one-stop shop for nabbing the best school uniform deals.
So far, we’ve seen offers that include 25 per cent off individual items or even bundles of whole uniform sets for just £5. Right now, you’ll find school uniform sales on at M&S and Aldi, which you can find out more about further down.
These retailers don’t have sales on at the moment, but here’s what you can expect from them:
- Sainsbury’s: The supermarket slashed the price of its Tu school uniform range by 20 per cent in early June, and this is expected to return before the autumn term starts. Tu’s school uniform prices have been locked since 2022, starting from £3 for a pack of two polo shirts.
- Tesco: Its school uniform sale officially ended on Sunday 27 July, but some of the prices have yet to come down online. You can still get polo shirts from £3, trousers from £7, jumpers from £4, but be aware that this may not last long.
- Asda: At the end of June, it reduced the price of George's school uniform by 20 per cent. Asda told us there are no plans to bring this back over the summer, but we’ll let you know if it changes. Despite this, prices are still reasonable, starting from £2 for a crew neck t-shirt.
- Morrisons: In July, the supermarket reduced the price of its Nutmeg back-to-school range by 25 per cent. The discount was only available when shopping with the supermarket’s loyalty card, known as the More card. You can still find the range in-store and with limited stock online, and we’ll be sure to let you know if the sale returns.
- Lidl: As part of a limited-time promotion, the supermarket had a £5 school uniform bundle on offer. This included two polo shirts, a sweatshirt and a choice of trousers, a skirt or shorts, all for a fiver. It was available in stores around early July, so we’ll let you know if it returns.
If you need to stock up on other classroom essentials, we’ve also tested the best school shoes, best kids’ backpacks and the best kids' water bottles. Our recommendations are tried-and-tested with kids, so you can be sure they’ll go down well with little ones, as well as last the school year.
M&S: 20 per cent off school uniform
You can get 20 per cent off all M&S back-to-school range while stocks last. The discount is in-store only – if you shop using the link below, you’ll pay full price.
Prices in the sale start from £4.50 for a pack of two polo shirts, plus you can pick up school shoes as part of the offer. M&S has incorporated some handy design features into its school uniform range, including extra hem material (which can be let down to allow for growth spurts), adjustable waistbands, and ‘easy to iron’ shirts.
You can find your nearest M&S store here.
Aldi: £5 full school uniform set
You can pick up a whole school uniform set for just £5 in Aldi stores starting from Sunday 29 June. The bundle includes two polo shirts, a sweatshirt or cardigan and a choice of trousers, a skirt or cargo shorts. If you want to buy the items separately, then you’ll pay £1.75 per item, or £1.50 for a sweatshirt or cardigan.
You’ll find a range of colours and sizes available from 4 years up to 12 years, so you can kit out older kids without having to pay more. Keep in mind that this deal is part of Aldi’s Specialbuys promotion, so stock is likely to be limited right now.
You can find your nearest Aldi store here.
How to save money on school uniforms
Back-to-school purchases can quickly rack up, so school uniform sales are one of the easiest ways to save.
You can also make big savings by checking out secondhand clothing sites like eBay, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and Vinted. We had a quick search and found items that were new or barely worn available to buy.
Uniformerly is an online marketplace specifically for school uniforms, where you can search for items to buy from other parents or the PTA at your child’s school and arrange to collect them.
If you’re struggling with the cost of kids’ school uniforms, and you’re on means-tested benefits, it’s worth checking if you can get a school uniform grant. These are available across all local authorities in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In England, you’ll need to check with your council as not all of them offer this. You can find the contact details of your local council at Gov.uk.
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