Cheapest place to buy school uniforms named — it's not Tesco or Marks and Spencer

School uniform costs can quickly add up for UK familiesMia O'Hare Senior Spare Time Journalist11:40, 26 Aug 2026Updated 11:41, 26 Aug 2026With the new school term just around the corner, many children will need new uniforms. Preparing for the upcoming academic year can put a serious dent in the household budget, particularly for families with fast-growing children or those starting at a new school.‌A wide range of retailers across the UK stock school uniforms, making it difficult to know where to shop when trying to keep costs down. Research comparing school uniform prices from Matalan, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Next, M&S, John Lewis, and Asda has revealed that two supermarkets offer the best value for money.‌The retailers were ranked based on the total cost of a basket containing boys' and girl