IT’S almost the summer holidays and many parents will already be thinking ahead to the next school year.
School uniforms can cost a small fortune – particularly if you have more than one child.
Aldi sells the cheapest school uniform
Hard-up households will be able to save hundreds on uniforms under a new law.
Guidance that comes into effect in September will means schools have to ensure that uniforms are affordable for everyone.
The move is a welcome relief to families facing an average cost of £101 to kit each child out in a secondary school uniform, according to data from the Schoolwear Association.
But if you can save hundreds if you opt for high street versions of your school clobber, rather than branded options.
And at the cheapest stores, you can even get an entire uniform for a fiver.
Aldi is among the cheapest places in the UK to kit your kids out for the new term.
It offers sweatshirts for £1.50, while pleated skirts, trousers or a pack of two polo shirts are £1.75 each.
Best of all, the prices stay the same regardless of size, so parents of older children won’t have to shell out more.
You can find your nearest Aldi using its store locator tool – or if you’d prefer to shop online, be sure to factor in delivery costs.
Aldi’s standard charge is £2.95 – but delivery is free when you spend more than £30.
Uniforms landed in stores on July 7, so you may need to move quickly in case they sell out.
We’ve rounded up where else on the high street you can get school uniform for less.
Tesco
Tesco‘s F&F range of uniforms isn’t available online, so you’ll need to head to your nearest store.
Prices are as follows:
- Two pack regular trouser – from £7
- Two pack pleated skirt – from £7
- Two pack V-neck jumper – from £6
- Two pack regular short sleeve shirt – from £3
- Two pack unisex polo – from £2.50
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s TU clothing range is available online or in-store.
Prices are as follows:
- Polo shirt 2 pack – £3
- Pleated skirt 2 pack – £7
- Grey trousers – £7
- Unisex V-Neck Jumper – £7
- White shirt 3 pack – £4
Morrisons
Morrisons customers can also order uniforms online as well as heading to the supermarket.
Prices are as follows:
- Black charcoal skirt – £4
- Grey trousers 2 pack – £9
- Cardigan 2 pack – £8
- White shirt – £3.50
- White polo 5 pack – £6.50
Matalan
Matalan’s uniform items range from £4 to £12.
Items are on available online now and prices are as follows:
- Pleated skirt – £12
- Grey trousers 2 pack – £10
- V-Neck Jumper – £8
- White shirt – £4
M&S
M&S is known for its high quality clothing and its school uniform is available online.
Prices as follows:
- Two pack boys/girls slim fit polo – £6
- Regular fit sweatshirt – £6
- Embroidered school skirt – £6
- Two pack school shirts – £8
- Two pack regular leg trousers – £11
Next
Next is another uniform stalwart which is also a bit pricier than other brands.
Items are available now online and in store:
- Pencil skirt – £6
- Grey trousers – £8
- V-Neck jumper – £8
- White shirt – £9
- White polo 5 pack – £17
Of course, there’s no reason you need to buy a new uniform each term.
Second hand school uniforms are a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
Facebook Marketplace is a great option to start looking. Uniforms will be cheap or in some cases free. You may also be able to buy classroom essentials as well.
Parents in some areas of the UK can apply for a £150 uniform grant to help cover some of the costs.
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