Tesco school uniform wins Mumsnet Rated - here's why 96% of parents recommend it

The back-to-school shop comes with plenty of decisions. Which uniform will last the school year? Where can you find good quality without overspending? And how do you get everything on your back-to-school list without spending weeks hunting it all down?

When you're buying for growing children, value matters. You want school trousers that can handle the playground, polo shirts that still look smart after repeated washing and jumpers that keep their shape. Then there's the rest of the school shop to think about too, from stationery and school supplies to lunchboxes and water bottles.

That's where hearing from other families can help. Tesco school uniform earned its Mumsnet Rated badge after being tested by Mumsnet users in everyday family life, with 96% saying they would recommend the range. From durability and comfort to quality and value for money, here's why it impressed families who put it through its paces.

1. It offers excellent value for money

If you're shopping for more than one child, or replacing items that have been outgrown, value for money is high on your list of priorities.

Tesco stood out to Mumsnet users for delivering great-value school uniform without compromising on quality. Uniform essentials include polo shirts from £4.50 and two-pack sweatshirts from £4, while Tesco has also held the price of any uniform it has sold over the past two years.

Value for money came through strongly in our survey*, with one Mumsnet user describing the uniform as "Good value and long-lasting."

Praise for Tesco also extends beyond school uniform, with Mumsnet users highlighting the quality and value of the brand's clothing more generally. As Mumsnet user, 2chocolateoranges says: "I really like [F&F] for clothes. They wash well, keep their shape and are reasonably priced, even my 22-year-old daughter has a few Tesco clothing items too."

2. It stands up to everyday school life

School uniforms need to last. Between busy school days, playground games and regular trips through the washing machine, most parents want clothes that still look smart weeks into the term.

Durability was one of the reasons Tesco impressed Mumsnet users. Among the feedback were comments including,"[The uniform] was a good fit and maintained colour and appearance," while another Mumsnet user said, "I don’t buy the shoes as my son has very wide feet, but the trousers and t-shirts wash well, iron well, and haven’t faded."

Did you know? Tesco backs its school uniform range with a one-year quality guarantee, meaning if an item doesn't last, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement (T&Cs apply).

3. Children find it comfortable to wear

It's one thing for a uniform to look smart on the first day of term. It's another for children to feel comfortable wearing it all day. Comfort came through strongly in our survey, with parents praising the fit, feel and wearability of the range.

In our survey, one Mumsnet user described the clothing as, "The right size, comfy and a good price." Another said, "It washes well and is comfortable. Good availability if shopping in the right season."

Similar feedback has appeared on the Mumsnet forums over the years. As Mumsnet user RandomUsernameHere says, "[…] Tesco have generous fit trousers available online. I've always found the Tesco uniform to be really good, and it lasts well."

When you're buying clothes that your child will be wearing five days a week, comfort matters just as much as appearance, and it was clearly a factor in Tesco's high recommendation score.

4. Parents are impressed by the quality

Budget-friendly school uniform items don’t always come with high expectations, but many Mumsnet users feel that Tesco school uniform delivers more than they expected for the price. Parents highlighted the fabric quality, construction and overall finish, while several commented that the uniform felt more premium than they expected at the price point.

That attention to detail is designed to help uniforms cope with everyday school life, from reinforced trouser knees to help withstand playground adventures, to stain-resistant finishes that make marks easier to tackle in the wash. Fabrics are also designed to help resist fading, shrinking and losing their shape, helping pieces look smarter for longer.

One Mumsnet user praised the range's "good quality school dresses," while other parents highlighted the overall quality offered by the collection.

5. You can tick off more of your back-to-school list in one place

Once you've sorted the uniform, there are still plenty of other items to think about before the new school year begins. From lunchboxes and water bottles to pens, pencils and notebooks, the shopping list can quickly add up.

Tesco aims to make the process simpler by offering many back-to-school essentials under one roof. For older children who like to personalise their school supplies, the Paperchase Chibi Club range features fun, character-led stationery that can add a bit of personality to pencil cases and desks. As Mumsnet user BernadetteJune says,"Tesco [stocks the] Paperchase range - they do some lovely items of stationery."

Back-to-school stationery offers at Tesco

Looking to stock up on school supplies? Now you can mix and match budget-friendly stationery essentials. Tesco currently offers:

• Build a pencil case bundle for £5 (T&Cs apply), allowing you to mix and match budget-friendly stationery essentials to create a complete pencil case bundle.

• Selected big brands on Clubcard Prices.

• Bic Cristal - £1.45 Clubcard Price (regular price £3.40) | 10 pack 

• Staedtler 10HB Pencils - £1.95 Clubcard Price (regular price £4) | 10 pack

• Sharpie Markers - £3 Clubcard Price (regular price £6.40) | 5 pack

• Casio Scientific Calculator - £9.75 Clubcard Price (regular price £16)**

Whether you're replacing a missing pencil case or stocking up for the whole school year, these offers can help make the back-to-school shop a little more manageable.

6. In-store offers make the school shop easier

Let's be honest - taking children shopping isn't always the most relaxing experience. To help make back-to-school shopping a little easier, Tesco offers a couple of family-friendly extras.

During the summer holidays, children can eat free in the Tesco Café (T&Cs apply), while kids can also pick up a free piece of fruit while you're shopping in the store.

They're small touches, but when you're trying to tick off a long back-to-school shopping list, they can make the trip run a little more smoothly.

It’s easy to see why Tesco school uniform earned a coveted Mumsnet Rated badge. With 96% of surveyed parents saying they’d recommend it, the range impressed families for the things that matter most when you’re shopping for the new school year: keeping costs down, standing up to everyday wear and helping children feel comfortable all day long.

About Tesco

Tesco is committed to providing quality, value, and convenience, ensuring parents and carers can confidently prepare their children for the school year ahead without the need to shop around.

*Survey based on 67 Mumsnet users who had bought Tesco school uniform in the past two years. Of those, 96% said they would recommend the range.

**T&Cs: BIC Stationery Cristal Pens Black 10 Pack Regular Price £3.40 Clubcard Price £1.45, Staedtler Stationery 10HB Noris Pencils with Eraser and Sharpener Regular Price £4 Clubcard Price £1.95, Sharpie Stationery Permanent Markers, Fine Point Pens Black 5 Pack Regular Price £6.40 Clubcard Price £3, ends 30/09. Casio fx-83GT CW + Scientific Calculator Regular Price was £16, then £11 Clubcard Price £9.75, ends 20/09. Available in-store and online. Clubcard/app required. Delivery charges may apply. Subject to availability.