Shoppers will have until stock runs out to take advantage of the deals
Parents wanting to get ahead and be prepared for the next school year early can take advantage of a returning sale at M&S. School uniforms – including shirts, trousers, skirts, dresses and polos – will all be slashed in price from tomorrow, July 2.
Shoppers can get 20% off school uniform items at M&S. The deal will be available and work both online and in stores across the UK and does not require any sort of voucher or code – the 20% off will be automatically applied.
According to Martin Lewis’ MSE, the sale has no expected end date. The MoneySavingExpert site said: “This is usually the only time of year we see M&S offer this widespread discount on its school uniform, so now’s a good time to buy.
“Of course, as it’s coming to the end of the school year, you’ll need to consider any potential summer growth spurts when buying. M&S told us there is currently no end date set, but it will be on ‘for a limited time’, depending on stock.”
What is on offer at M&S from Thursday, July 2?
Most items will be eligible, but prices will vary by the selected age. Smaller sizes (ages three to six) tend to be cheaper than older children (seven to nine, then another price increase for 10-14 and 15+).
For example, the following items will be discounted as such. Use an online calculator to work out ahead of the sale what items will cost in your child’s size (the website should display discounted prices from July 2):
Taking advantage of sales like this early can help parents spread the cost of kitting children out with all the essentials that they need in time for school in September.
The average cost of school uniforms is about £340 for primary school and £454 for secondary school each year, typically including compulsory branded items, generic clothing, PE kits, and school shoes. Where possible, discounted options could help parents.
This year, from September, schools will be required by law to cap the number of branded uniform items to three (excluding ties) under new legislation as part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. In previous reports, officials say this would save parents up to £50 per child.
