School uniform sales 2025: which are the best deals to shop?

With the summer holidays firmly underway, many parents will already be thinking ahead to the new school term. If you’re wondering when do kids go back to school, it’s time to start planning for those essential uniform purchases. Whether your child is starting preschool or entering a new year, taking advantage of school uniform sales can save you time, money, and stress.

By shopping early and smart, you can avoid the last-minute rush and ensure your child is fully equipped for the new term with uniform staples, shoes, bags, and a coat. So, to help you find the best school uniform sales, deals, and offers of 2025, keep scrolling.

We’ve scoured the internet, making sure to check Mumsnet-loved brands like Tu Clothing, M&S, George at Asda, John Lewis, schuh and more, to bring you a definitive list of the best high street stores and supermarkets to hit for budget-friendly school uniform sales well before the first day of school arrives. 

📣 Don’t forget to keep checking back as you tick things off your list - we’ll be updating this page regularly when we find new school uniform sales and back to school offers.

School uniform sales, at a glance

• Tu clothing at Sainsbury's

• F&F at Tesco

• Aldi's £5 bundle

• Lidl's £5 bundle

Sainsbury’s Tu summer sale 2025 is now on

• What: Summer sale

• When: While stocks last

• Where: In store and online

Sadly Tu’s school uniform sale has been and gone . The supermarket’s offers ran mid to late June online and in store, and offered 25% off all uniform pieces - with prices starting at just £3.60 for school shoes! 

We know of no further school uniform offers as of yet, but that doesn’t mean you can't still save on items your child might need for school this September. In fact, Tu currently have their large summer sale underway and customers can find deals on school uniform items like shorts, socks, hoodies, outerwear, joggers, and more.

We won't rule out another school uniform sale happening, though. We’ll update you if there is one, so keep checking back.

Save 25% on F&F school uniform staples with Tesco Clubcard

• What: 25% off with Tesco Clubcard

• When: Until Sunday 27 July

• Where: In store and online

Tesco Clubcard holders can enjoy 25% off F&F school uniform items when shopping both online and in store until Sunday 27 July. So, if you've been thinking about signing up for the loyalty scheme - now's a good time!

With this offer, you can get hold of polo shirts from just £3, trousers from £7 and jumpers from £4. Stock's limited online, though, so it is worth heading to your nearest Tesco store if you can't get your child's size online.

Aldi school uniform 2025: full school uniform set for £5

• What: Specialbuys promotion

• When: Starting Sunday 29 June while stocks last

• Where: In store only

Known for their Specialbuys promos, Aldi are back with some great deals on school uniform essentials. But like with all Specialbuys deals, stock isn’t usually replenished - so go to your nearest Aldi store quickly if this is something you’re after. 

The £5 bundle includes two polo shirts, a sweatshirt or cardigan and a choice of trousers, a skirt or cargo shorts. If you want to buy them separately, it's £1.75 per item or £1.50 for a sweatshirt or cardigan.

Lidl school uniform £5 for full set

• What: £5 uniform bundle

• When: From Thursday 3 July while stocks last

• Where: In store only

Head to your nearest Lidl to pick up a full school uniform set for £5 that's perfect for ages 4 to 12 years old. The offer includes a sweatshirt, two polo shirts and a pleated skirt or trousers. Like Aldi's offer above, the prices are fixed, regardless of what size you need.

Sadly you can't check stock levels online so you'll need to head to your nearest Lidl store.

Keep an eye out for sales throughout summer to help spread the cost

Amazon school uniform: does Amazon sell school uniforms?

While yes, customers can purchase school uniform items on Amazon, we didn't see any Prime Day deals on shirts, trousers, shoes, skirts and other school essentials for kids. 

That doesn't mean that there won't be any deals or offers available to shop before September, so keep checking back here. We'll update this page if there is!

What you need and how many

School uniforms will vary based on your chosen school. Some prefer branded items only, whereas others only require you to follow a colour scheme. 

Related: When do kids go back to school?

Generally, a basic school uniform might include:

• Three to five tops (shirts or polo shirts)

• Three or four pairs of bottoms (trousers, skirts or shorts)

• Two or three jumpers

• Around seven pairs of socks

• One pair of shoes, possibly a spare pair

• An indoor PE kit (and pumps)

• An outdoor PE kit (and trainers)

Of course, quantities may vary based on how often you do your washing and also your personal preferences. Some

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Mumsnet users like to have something clean for every day to minimise the laundry pile and ensure pieces last a bit longer, whereas others will do a mid-week wash and can survive with less items.

For a full list of items, check out our back to school shopping checklist.

Where can you buy the cheapest school uniform?

Here in the UK, there are several retailers who are known for offering affordable, budget-friendly school uniforms. Supermarkets are pretty competitive on the cost of school uniform essentials and, according to Which?, are cheaper for a basket of primary school uniforms than high-street brands like M&S, John Lewis, Next, and Matalan. 

Of course, super-cheap products can sometimes be a false economy - so, it’s worth double checking an item's quality and basing your decision on your needs and budget. 

Best options for budget-friendly school wear

Supermarkets

• Asda (George at Asda)

• Tesco (F&F)

• Sainsbury's (Tu Clothing)

• Aldi

• Lidl

High street retailers

• Primark

• Matalan

Online retailers

• Amazon

• eBay (especially for second-hand items)

Discount stores

• Poundland (PEP&CO)

Sports retailers for PE kits

• Sports Direct

It’s important to keep in mind that prices and availability in the above stores will vary based on location and season. Some schools require specific items with logos, which may need to be purchased from a designated supplier, which need to be taken into account when budgeting. 

Top tips for picking up affordable school uniform

• Are you on a low income? You may be able to get £200 a year towards the cost of your child’s school uniform. It’s available via local authorities throughout Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland, and in some parts of England. You can check if you’re eligible here.

• Seek out sales like the ones we’ve listed above. With some planning and extra organisation, you can save time and money and avoid any last minute shopping stress (which more often than not, causes you to spend more than you intended).

• Pick up second-hand items by checking Facebook groups that are dedicated to selling or giving away uniforms that have been outgrown. Ask your school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) if there is a swap shop, and if there isn’t, are they open to setting one up? And finally, there’s Freecycle, eBay, and charity shops. 

• Check outlet stores, for example, Clarks Outlet has many pairs of shoes discounted online and in store and the M&S outlet offers 30% or more of hundreds of items. 

• Help uniforms last longer by following care instructions, adding your child’s name tags so they don’t get lost, and learn how to sew hems and make small repairs. 

About the author

Rebecca Roberts is a writer, editor, and content marketing expert hailing from Leeds. Here at Mumsnet, she commissions, writes, and edits to bring parents content designed to make life easier. With her eldest DC starting school this September, she’s personally trying to navigate back-to-school shopping and is on a quest to find the best, most affordable school uniform and school essentials for kids. 

Beyond her role as an editor here at Mumsnet, Rebecca can be found balancing life as a working mum of two toddlers and when she’s not at her desk, you’ll likely find her at a local playgroup, in a nearby coffee shop, or walking the dog up and down country lanes.

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Offers and sale prices correct at time of writing and we endeavor to keep this page as updated as much as possible. Last updated 23rd July 2025.