SHOPPERS are rushing to buy Aldi and Lidl school uniform which launched in stores today with individual prices as low as £1.50.
Both discount supermarkets have some great deals including uniform bundles for just £5.
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The offers launched in both stores today, so you will need to be quick to grab these bargains as they are only until stocks last.
Some parents have already bagged a back-to-school deal.
One shopper who posted in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group said: “Went to my Aldi today it was like black Friday to grab the school uniform it was mad!”
And another added: “Bought mine today and it cost £35.28! Added up how much it would cost of the same at Asda and it would have been £89.50.”
While someone else commented: “I bought a jumper today and the quality for £1.50 is amazing good quality socks too.”
Aldi back to school offer
Aldi has a uniform bundle for a fiver, which includes a sweatshirt, £1.50, in a choice of red or black, a polo shirt, £1.75, in a choice of white or blue, and trousers or a pleated skirt, £1.75.
The retailer has also locked down their school uniform prices so they are the same as last year, and they have a lowest price guarantee.
Shoppers can view the deal online, but you will need to head to the store to shop the full range.
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You can use the locator tool on the website and put in your postcode to find your nearest Aldi.
We have listed some examples of the pricing from their website to give you an idea of what to expect in-store.
Aldi uniform prices
- Children’s polo shirt (2 pack) – £1.75
- Children’s trousers – £1.75
- Children’s grey pleated skirt – £1.75
- Children’s sweatshirt – £1.50
- Children’s sweat shorts – £2.99
- Children’s knee-high socks – £2.49
- Children’s tights (3 pack) – £3.99
- Children’s black trainers – £6.99
- White crew neck t-shirt (2 pack) – 1.89
- Children’s shirt (3 pack) – £3.99
- Kids’ grey classic pinafore (2 pack) – £6.99
- Children’s skort (2 pack) – £4.49
- Children’s black leather shoes – £8.99
- Children’s ankle socks – £2.49
- Children’s joggers (2 pack) – £6.99
Lidl back to school
Lidl also has a back-to-school bundle for £5, which includes items from its Smart Start range.
Included in the bundle is a pack of two polo shirts, £1.75, a sweatshirt, £1.50, and school trousers, skirt or shorts, £1.75.
For the second year in a row, the retailer has also frozen the price of its uniforms to keep the bundles at a competitive price.
And with every purchase made on selected uniform items, Lidl will donate 50p to help continue funding NSPCC’s Childline.
As with Aldi you can view the back-to-school offers on Lidl’s website but you will need to visit the store if you want to take advantage of the deals.
You can use the locator tool on the website to find out where your nearest store is.
These prices are just until stocks last so don’t delay if you are thinking of picking up some of these offers.
We have listed some of the uniform prices that listed on the website below.
Lidl back-to-school prices
- Kids’ school polo shirt (2 pack) – £1.75
- Kids’ school trousers – £1.75
- Kids’ school skirt – £1.75
- Kids’ school sweatshirt – £1.50
- Kids’ school shorts – £1.75
- Kids’ knee-high socks (5 pairs) – £2.99
- Kids’ school tights (3 pack) – £3.99
- Kids’ trainers – £6.99
- Kids’ school t-shirts (2 pack) – £1.99
- Kids’ school shirts (2 pack) – £2.49
- Kids’ school pinafore (2 pack) – £6.99
- Kids’ school joggers – £3.99
- Kids’ leather school shoes – £9.99
- Kids’ ankle socks (5 pairs) – £2.49
Other ways to save on school uniform
Aldi and Lidl are not the only retailers helping mum and dad get the kids back to school without breaking the bank.
Marks and Spencer has recently launched its early bird 20% discount on school uniform items.
Parents who shop early can get the saving, but you will need to be quick as the offer has no end date and could finish at any time.
A cost-saving mum who shares her money-saving and budgeting tips on TikTok has some top tips when it comes to kitting the kids out.
She recommends everything from shopping second-hand to looking out for discounts and vouchers.
And if you are looking for ways to keep what you do buy in good condition, our Sun Savers team has nine top tricks and deals from just £1 to make school uniforms last longer.
As always we recommend shopping around to make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
And as most retailers now have a back-to-school offering there are a lot of places to check.
It all depends on what you are looking for in terms of quality and also what your budget is.
And as quality is high on the list when it comes to buying school uniform items it could be worth visiting the stores to be able to see and feel what you are getting for your money.
There may also be help you can get from your local council as many offer cash towards the cost of uniform for parents who are on low incomes or benefits.
The help that you get can vary depending on where you live so it is worth checking with your local council to find out what you are entitled to.
