Primark's back-to-school range offers uniforms, PE kits, and shoes starting from £3.30, with the entire collection available exclusively through the retailer's Click & Collect service. The high street favourite has unveiled a comprehensive line of classroom essentials, including white shirts, smart trousers, gingham dresses, PE kits, and footwear, all priced to help parents manage the cost of the new school term.
Affordable Essentials for Every Age
The collection spans sizes from 1-9 years to 7-15 years, ensuring that families can find suitable items for children of different ages. Among the standout offers is a 2-pack of unisex cotton blend short sleeve school shirts priced at £4.30, while a 2-pack of pleated school skirts costs £8. For those needing trousers, the 2-pack easy iron school trousers are available for £8.50. Parents can also purchase a 2-pack of pleated pinafore school dresses for £9, designed to pair with shirts, jumpers, and cardigans.
Footwear options include Snaffle Bit Loafers at £13, which feature a timeless design suitable both in and out of school, and Active Sports Trainers at £10, described as versatile for PE lessons and weekend activities. The range also includes PE kits, such as the 1-9yrs Active T-Shirt and Shorts Sports Set for £7, which is lightweight and intended for sports lessons and after-school clubs.
Backpacks and Additional Items
For younger pupils, Primark offers a Disney's Frozen School Backpack at £10, which is spacious enough for books, lunch, and pencil cases. A Football Graphic School Backpack, also priced at £10, features a sporty print and ample room for essentials, catering to football enthusiasts.
All items are available exclusively online through Primark's Click & Collect service, which allows parents to secure the correct sizes and pick up purchases at their convenience. This service aims to streamline the back-to-school shopping process, which is often one of the least-loved tasks on a parent's summer to-do list.
Impact on Parents' Budgets
With prices starting from £3.30, Primark's collection provides an affordable alternative for parents looking to replace last year's uniforms or purchase new ones for the upcoming term. The range includes multiple two-pack options, which help ensure that children have spare items, reducing the stress of busy school mornings.
According to Metro, the products featured are selected and curated by journalists, and purchases made via links on the site may earn commission. The collection is designed to help families prepare for the return to education without overspending, as the summer holidays draw to a close.
