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Best School Uniform 2023

As the school holidays get underway, some of us are thinking ahead to September!

It always pays to be prepared, right? Savvy parents everywhere will agree – avoid last-minute stress at the end of August by getting your children their back-to-school essential gear well ahead of time, and everyone will be happy. We’ve had a good browse for school uniform and shoes for our own kids, and just HAD to put together our ultimate back-to-school guide for you. So take a look at our favourite pieces of school uniform and school shoes from the high street…

M&S School Uniform

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M&S is a family favourite when it comes to quality, longevity and comfort. We've picked out some fabulous examples of the school uniform essentials you could grab at M&S - there's a vast array of sizes, styles and fits to pick from so it's the perfect time to get stocked up and ready for the upcoming autumn school term. 

  1. Buy the Girls' Pure Cotton Striped School Dress (2-14 Yrs)*
  2. Buy the Girls' Permanent Pleats School Pinafore (2-12 Yrs)*
  3. Buy the 3pk Unisex Pure Cotton School Polo Shirts (2-16 Yrs)*
  4. Buy the Boys' Super Skinny Leg School Trousers (2-18 Yrs)*
  5. Buy the 2pk Unisex Pure Cotton School Jumper (3-18 Yrs)*
  6. Buy the Kids’ Leather T-Bar School Shoes (8 Small - 1 Large)*
  7. Buy the Kids' Leather Freshfeet™ School Shoes (8 Small - 2 Large)*

SHOP M&S UNIFORM*

Sainsburys Tu School Uniform

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Sainsbury's Tu is another firm favourite amongst the parents in our community; it's great to be able to grab school uniform essentials alongside your groceries, and we think that the prices are great considering the wonderful quality. There's so many different colours available too, as we know school colour schemes around the UK vary a lot.

  1. Buy the Green Gingham Classic School Dress 2 Pack*
  2. Buy the Black Dinosaur Face Light Up Micro-Fresh® Shoes*
  3. Buy the Black Floral Mary Jane Shoes*
  4. Buy the Black Longer Leg Trousers 2 Pack*
  5. Buy the Grey Woven Jersey Heart Pocket Skirt*
  6. Buy the Green V-Neck Jumper 2 Pack*

SHOP TU UNIFORM*

Matalan School Uniform

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Matalan are an excellent retailer for all things school uniform! They really deliver when it comes to value for money, and there's lots of multipack deals to choose from too - families with lots of children in our online community tell us that Matalan is always a port of call for them when it comes to school uniform.

  1. Buy the Girls 2 Pack Navy Jersey School Pinafores (3-9yrs)*
  2. Buy the Kids 2 Pack Royal Blue School Polo Shirts (4-13yrs)*
  3. Buy the Start-Rite Strike Black School Shoes (Wide Fit G)*
  4. Buy the Start-Rite Imagine Black Leather T-Bar School Shoes (Standard Fit)*
  5. Buy the Boys 2 Pack Grey Pull On School Trousers (3-11yrs)*
  6. Buy the Girls 2 Pack Royal Blue School Cardigans (4-13yrs)*

SHOP MATALAN UNIFORM*

John Lewis School Uniform

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We were blown away by the range of school uniform at John Lewis - they cater for so many different builds, uniform requirements and needs. From adjustable waist needs, to longer legs, stain resistant fabrics to wider cuts, you'll find the perfect uniform essentials for your kids at John Lewis, without a doubt.

  1. Buy the School Jumper, Pack of 2*
  2. Buy the Kickers Kids' Lachly T-Bar Mary Jane School Shoes*
  3. Buy the Hush Puppies Kids' Josh Kids' School Shoes*
  4. Buy the Boys' Adjustable Waist Stain Resistant Slim Fit School Trousers*
  5. Buy the Girls' Adjustable Waist Stain Resistant Panel Pleated School Skirt*
  6. Buy the Jersey Skater Pinafore School Tunic, Grey*

SHOP JOHN LEWIS SCHOOL UNIFORM*

Asda School Uniform

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Parents in our community really rate George at Asda for their clothing, particularly school uniform. George clothing can take a lot of wear and tear, and because it's so affordable, this retailer is ideal for those of you whose kids are extremely prone to tripping, skidding across the playground, and getting their lunch down their front! You won't need to spend a fortune repeatedly replacing ruined uniform over the course of the school year, which we're sure all of us appreciate.

  1. Buy the Girls Grey Tie Waist School Shorts*
  2. Buy the Black Bow Patent Mary Jane School Shoes*
  3. Buy the Red School Sweatshirt 5 Pack*
  4. Buy the Girls Grey Slim Fit Slim Leg School Trousers 2 Pack*
  5. Buy the DC Comics Batman Black Twin Strap Trainers*
  6. Buy the Red Slim Fit School Polo Shirt 2 Pack*

SHOP ASDA GEORGE SCHOOL UNIFORM*

Our verdict...

No matter their build, school uniform colour, or style preferences, there's a wide range of different types of school uniform and school shoes to choose from for next September. The school holidays aren't quite yet underway for most of us but it's always handy to be organised in advance, and we were impressed by what we spotted, especially with a budget to stick to. Good quality, long-lasting school uniform needn't break the bank, and you'll be sure that your little one will be going back to school looking smart and feeling confident and comfortable!

**Advertorial content - written in paid partnership with M&S, Sainsbury's, Matalan, John Lewis and Asda**

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