M&S school uniform sale ends soon as parents can save 20% before back-to-school rush

For many families across the UK, the school holidays have only just started, while for others they are just around the corner. But while back-to-school shopping might feel a long way off, Marks & Spencer’s current 20% off school uniform sale could make now the smart time to start planning ahead.

The offer is live across the Marks & Spencer school uniform range, but the retailer has warned it ends soon, though they haven’t given a specific end date, meaning parents do not have long to lock in the savings. With uniforms often making up a big chunk of the back-to-school spend, getting organised early could help ease the pressure later.

M&S is one of the UK’s most trusted names for school uniform, with features like stain-resistant fabrics, easy-iron shirts, adjustable waistbands and durable materials designed to last through the school year. The retailer says its uniform is built to “stay cleaner and last longer”, something many parents look for when buying pieces that see daily wear.

Among the standout deals are the 3-pack unisex stain resist school polo shirts, now starting from £5.60 after the 20% discount, down from £7. There are also 3-pack boys’ easy iron school shirts from £7.20, reduced from £9, and 2-pack girls’ pleated school skirts starting at £8 instead of £10.

Parents can also pick up 2-pack boys’ regular leg school shorts from £6.40, while the 2-pack girls’ jersey school polo shirts start at £5.60. Even larger essentials like school jumpers are included, with M&S 2-pack unisex pure cotton jumpers now starting from £8.80.

Sorting school uniform now might feel like a chore when summer has barely begun, but many parents will know the stress of leaving it until the final weeks of the break. That can mean scrambling for sizes, dealing with sold-out staples or making expensive last-minute buys elsewhere.

Getting it done now could mean one less thing hanging over the rest of the holidays. It also means families can spread out the cost, avoid the seasonal rush and enjoy the summer break without the back-to-school panic looming.

It may feel early, but with 20% off at M&S and the offer ending soon, it could be one of those jobs worth ticking off before everyone else catches on.

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