Best school uniform deals and discounts - how to save money
More than four-fifths (44%) of parents of children of school age splurge the most on shoes, while 16% said blazers are the most costly purchase and 11% splash the cash the most on stationery, according to website MyVoucherCodes.
The survey also found that 42% of parents now opt for second-hand clothes to help ease the financial burden.
A further 38% of parents said they have bought plain clothing and attach the school logo separately. Those who did this typically estimated they saved more than £40 per year.
One in eight (12%) parents surveyed start back to school shopping in the first week of the summer holidays, while 13% who are planning even further ahead start as early as April.
Morrisons has cut the price of school uniform for More Card holders, with 25% off across the whole range of essentials. But, be quick, as the deal ends on Sunday (July 20).
Customers with a More Card can save 25% across uniform essentials including a two-pack of girls white easy iron short sleeve shirts for just £5.25 (usually, £7), a three-pack of boys or girls polo tops for £3.71 (usually, £4.95), a two-pack of boys adjustable waist black trousers for £7.50 (usually £10), and a two-pack of quick drying white football tees for £4.50 (usually £6).
See the full story for more details here.
Morrisons back to school uniform (Image: Morrisons)
M&S is offering 20% off its Back to School range of uniform in stores nationwide from this week.
It's a welcome return for the popular Marks and Spencer offer, as customers had taken to social media and parenting sites to ask if it would be back this summer. The company has confirmed the offer will return.
A statement says: "M&S to launch 20% off across all Back to School ranges (including shoes and hosiery) from Thursday 17th July, in store only.
See the full M&S uniform story here for more details.
Tesco is providing parents and carers with an extra little help this summer, by committing to holding its 2024 prices for any F&F uniform items that were sold last year and matching any Clubcard Prices on stationery too.
It has also brought back the popular 25% off uniform offer, both in store and online. As a result, polo shirts will be available from £2.25 for a pack of two, while prices for trousers will start at £5.25 for a pack of two.
This year, uniforms are available online at tesco.com for the first time, alongside other essentials including stationery, backpacks, lunchboxes and accessories.
See the details of the Tesco uniform sale here.
Aldi has frozen its school uniform prices, offering the £5 bundle for the fourth year running.
Available in a range of sizes from 4-12 years, the fiver bundle includes two polo shirts, a sweatshirt or cardigan, and a choice of trousers, skirt or cargo shorts – with individual items starting from £1.50.
Parents looking to top-up on uniform essentials ahead of September can choose from a 2-pack of Classic Pinafores (£6.99) or Jersey Pinafores (£6.99), Jersey Trousers (£2.49), Leggings and Jersey Skort (£3.99) and even a 3-Pack of Shirts for £3.69.
See the full range here.
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Preloved uniform is a great option, as kids grow so quickly it's often hardly worn.
Sarah-Jane Outten, a shopping and money expert at MyVoucherCodes, said: 'The cost of school uniforms and supplies can add significant pressure to household budgets, especially during the summer holidays.
'It's encouraging to see parents using creative and cost-effective methods like buying second-hand or personalising plain uniforms to save money. With a bit of planning, there are real opportunities to cut costs without compromising on quality.'
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Some 1,000 parents of school-aged children were surveyed by OnePoll in June and July for the research.
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