The summer holidays are almost over, and in a matter of weeks, kids will be heading back to school.
Supermarkets and high street stores are jam-packed with back to school ranges, but which one is the best value for money?
To make your shopping experience a little easier, we've compared prices from leading retailers - including Tesco, M&S, Asda and more.
Asda
Mums and dads can pick up everything they need for their little ones at Asda.
Prices start at £2 for swimming bags and PE T-shirts, which are available to buy online only, choose from green, red and white.
As well as a basic uniform and sportswear, you can also buy bags, shoes, socks and tights, plus lunch bags and water bottles.
- Trousers from £3
- Pinafores from £4
- Skirts from £3
- Cardigans, pack of two from £4
- Polo T-shirts from £2
- Jumpers from £3
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of two from £3
M&S
Designed to last throughout the school year, M&S's Back to School range is all about durability. Its collection includes stain and waterproof trousers, stain-resistant polos, non-iron shirts and scuff-resistant shoes.
- Trousers from £10
- Pinafores from £10
- Skirts from £8
- Cardigans from £9
- Polo T-shirts, pack of 3 from £7
- Jumpers from £6
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of two from £8
Tesco
Tesco is offering a 100-day guarantee on school uniforms from its F&F range.
The shirts are made with an easy-iron fabric to make life easier.
F&F also offers an embroidery service, so you can personalise uniforms from £5.
- Trousers from £7
- Pinafores, pack of two from £5
- Skirts from £5
- Cardigans, pack of two from £ 8
- Polo T-shirts, pack of two from £2.50
- Jumpers from £6
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of two from £3
Aldi
The supermarket's uniform range is only available while stocks last.
Parents can buy two polo shirts, one round neck jumper and either a pair of trousers, or a skirt, for a fiver.
Alternatively, you can buy each item separately.
- Trousers £2.25
- Pinafores, pack of two £5.99
- Skirts £2.25
- Polo T-shirts, pack of two £1.75
- Jumpers £1
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of two £2.49
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s offers reinforced knees in all boy’s trousers as standard for extra resilience against wear and tear, while scuff-resistant shoes mean less time spent polishing.
All woven skirts and dresses have permanent pleats with a Teflon Eco-Elite finish to ensure they hold their shape wash after wash.
- Trousers, pack of two from £7
- Pinafores, pack of two £5.99
- Skirts, pack of two from £7
- Cardigans, pack of two from £3
- Polo T-shirts, pack of two £4
- Jumpers, pack of two from £3
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of three from £3
Matalan
As well as basic school uniform items, Matalan is also selling backpacks, footwear, socks and tights.
The high street retailer has also teamed up with Iceland for a special deal.
Iceland is offering its customer £5 off school uniform purchase from Matalan, when they spend £30 in store between 14-28 August.
Meanwhile, Matalan reward card holders - who have never shopped at Iceland before - will get £5 off their first order, when they spend £40 at matalan.co.uk
- Trousers, from £5
- Pinafores, from £6
- Skirts, from £4
- Cardigans, from £5
- Polo T-shirts, from £3
- Jumpers, from £3
- Short-sleeved shirts, pack of 5 from £11
