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We tested supermarket school uniforms from Aldi to M&S – here’s how they fared & where to get the full kit for a fiver

THE kids may not have broken up but they’ll be back to school in no time.

Abby McHale reveals the best supermarket uniforms with seven-year-olds Rosie Barton-Campbell and Jaimie Roberts Dos Santos.

Best for PE kit, M&S

News Group Newspapers LtdM&S has partnered with eBay and Oxfam to offer 20 per cent off kids clothing when customers bring in old school uniforms to resell[/caption]

M&S’s GoodMove range features shorts, T-shirts, fleeces and leggings.

The retailer has Back to School uniforms too, plus it has partnered with eBay and Oxfam to offer 20 per cent off kids’ clothing when customers bring in old school uniforms to resell.

ROSIE: Top, from £12; skort, from £6; socks, from £5, 5pk

Rosie’s mum, Sarah Barton-Campbell, 46, from Nottingham says: “The skort fits nicely and is a good alternative to shorts.”

Rosie says: “The T-shirt feels really comfy.”

JAIMIE: Fleece, from £14; top, from £12; shorts, from £7, 2pk; socks, from £5, 3pk

Jaimie’s mum Raquel Roberts, 46, from Plymouth says: “The fleece feels soft, luxurious and very good quality.”

Jaimie says: “The top and shorts are a nice material.”

Best for guarantee, Tesco

F&F at Tesco offers a year’s guarantee on school uniform

F&F at Tesco offers a year’s guarantee on school uniform.

So if you’re unhappy with the quality or something is wrong with your items, as long as you keep your receipt you can claim a refund.

It goes up to age 16 and will be on sale from July 24 in England and Wales.

ROSIE: Polo, from £4, 3pk; cardigan, from £8, 2pk; trousers, from £7, 2pk; shoes, £15

Mum Sarah says: “These are a really soft fabric and super-stretchy, which is great for kids when they are running around.”

Rosie says: “I like how comfortable these trousers feel.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, from £7.50, 3pk; trousers, from £8, 2pk; shoes, £15

Mum Raquel says: “These trousers feel really nice quality, they seem more woven. They’re also adjustable, which is great throughout the year as kids grow.”

Jaimie says: “I love my shoes, they are 10/10.”

Galt Bubble Lab, £9, Hobbycraft

Best for eco-friendly, Aldi

News Group Newspapers LtdAldi has a six-month satisfaction guarantee[/caption]

AS well as great prices, from just £1.75, Aldi’s Lily and Dan school uniform range features sustainable materials.

It uses Teflon Eco­Elite and responsibly-sourced cotton made with the Africa Initiative. Plus it has a six-month satisfaction guarantee.

ROSIE: Shirt, £3.99, 3pk; skirt, £1.75

Mum Sarah says: “I really didn’t notice any difference in the quality – nothing looks stiff or uncomfortable.”

Rosie says: “I feel really smart in this.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, £3.99, 3pk; trousers, £1.75

Mum Raquel says: “The trousers feel durable which is great for the price, they’re well finished too – I was impressed.”

Jaimie says: “This outfit is brilliant, I can move freely.”

Monkey puppet, £19, Hobbycraft

Best for price, Lidl

Lidl’s £5 uniform deal is back on

Lidl’s £5 uniform deal is back once again.

So you can get a top, bottoms and a jumper or cardigan all for a fiver. And if you’re only after the one thing, prices start at £1.75.

Out now in stores, it also offers school shoes for as little as £9.99 and kids’ trainers for £6.99 – what a bargain!

ROSIE: Shirt, £1.75, part of a 2pk; trousers, £1.75; shoes, £9.99Mum Sarah says: “I can’t believe you can get a whole outfit for £5 – that’s a steal.”

Rosie says: “It’s a thumbs-up from me for this uniform.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, £1.75, part of a 2pk; shorts, £1.75; shoes, £9.99

Mum Raquel says: “While the shorts aren’t adjustable like some of the others, so you might have to size up, you can’t fault the price.”

Jaimie says: “I prefer to wear shorts so these are good for me.”

Best for extra details, Sainsbury’s

From light-up shoes to bows on dresses, Tu at Sainsbury’s has paid close attention to detail

FROM light-up shoes to bows on dresses and heart zips, Tu at Sainsbury’s has paid attention to detail.

ROSIE: Polo, from £3, 2pk; pinafore, from £8, 2pk; cardigan, from £5, 2pk; tights, from £10; shoes, from £18

Mum Sarah says: “The cardi is so fleecy and I like the bow detail.”

JAIMIE: Polo, from £3, 2pk; jumper, from £7, 2pk; trousers, from £7, 2pk; shoes, from £18

Mum Raquel says: “The light-up shoes have a handy on-off switch.”

Best for innovation, Asda

George at Asda have managed to make school uniforms easier to wear for kids of all ages

GEORGE at Asda has thought of various ways to make school uniforms easier to wear for children of all ages.

ROSIE: Polo, from £6, 2pk; cardigan, from £6, 2pk; skirt, from £7, 2pk

Mum Sarah says: “I love the frill detail on this top. The skirt fits nicely.”

JAIMIE: Polo, from £3.50, 2pk; jumper, from £5, 2pk; trousers, from £8, 2pk

Mum Raquel says: “Poppers are a great idea to make it easier to take off the jumper.”

THE kids may not have broken up but they’ll be back to school in no time.

Abby McHale reveals the best supermarket uniforms with seven-year-olds Rosie Barton-Campbell and Jaimie Roberts Dos Santos.

Best for PE kit, M&S

News Group Newspapers LtdM&S has partnered with eBay and Oxfam to offer 20 per cent off kids clothing when customers bring in old school uniforms to resell[/caption]

M&S’s GoodMove range features shorts, T-shirts, fleeces and leggings.

The retailer has Back to School uniforms too, plus it has partnered with eBay and Oxfam to offer 20 per cent off kids’ clothing when customers bring in old school uniforms to resell.

ROSIE: Top, from £12; skort, from £6; socks, from £5, 5pk

Rosie’s mum, Sarah Barton-Campbell, 46, from Nottingham says: “The skort fits nicely and is a good alternative to shorts.”

Rosie says: “The T-shirt feels really comfy.”

JAIMIE: Fleece, from £14; top, from £12; shorts, from £7, 2pk; socks, from £5, 3pk

Jaimie’s mum Raquel Roberts, 46, from Plymouth says: “The fleece feels soft, luxurious and very good quality.”

Jaimie says: “The top and shorts are a nice material.”

Best for guarantee, Tesco

F&F at Tesco offers a year’s guarantee on school uniform

F&F at Tesco offers a year’s guarantee on school uniform.

So if you’re unhappy with the quality or something is wrong with your items, as long as you keep your receipt you can claim a refund.

It goes up to age 16 and will be on sale from July 24 in England and Wales.

ROSIE: Polo, from £4, 3pk; cardigan, from £8, 2pk; trousers, from £7, 2pk; shoes, £15

Mum Sarah says: “These are a really soft fabric and super-stretchy, which is great for kids when they are running around.”

Rosie says: “I like how comfortable these trousers feel.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, from £7.50, 3pk; trousers, from £8, 2pk; shoes, £15

Mum Raquel says: “These trousers feel really nice quality, they seem more woven. They’re also adjustable, which is great throughout the year as kids grow.”

Jaimie says: “I love my shoes, they are 10/10.”

Galt Bubble Lab, £9, Hobbycraft

Best for eco-friendly, Aldi

News Group Newspapers LtdAldi has a six-month satisfaction guarantee[/caption]

AS well as great prices, from just £1.75, Aldi’s Lily and Dan school uniform range features sustainable materials.

It uses Teflon Eco­Elite and responsibly-sourced cotton made with the Africa Initiative. Plus it has a six-month satisfaction guarantee.

ROSIE: Shirt, £3.99, 3pk; skirt, £1.75

Mum Sarah says: “I really didn’t notice any difference in the quality – nothing looks stiff or uncomfortable.”

Rosie says: “I feel really smart in this.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, £3.99, 3pk; trousers, £1.75

Mum Raquel says: “The trousers feel durable which is great for the price, they’re well finished too – I was impressed.”

Jaimie says: “This outfit is brilliant, I can move freely.”

Monkey puppet, £19, Hobbycraft

Best for price, Lidl

Lidl’s £5 uniform deal is back on

Lidl’s £5 uniform deal is back once again.

So you can get a top, bottoms and a jumper or cardigan all for a fiver. And if you’re only after the one thing, prices start at £1.75.

Out now in stores, it also offers school shoes for as little as £9.99 and kids’ trainers for £6.99 – what a bargain!

ROSIE: Shirt, £1.75, part of a 2pk; trousers, £1.75; shoes, £9.99
Mum Sarah says: “I can’t believe you can get a whole outfit for £5 – that’s a steal.”

Rosie says: “It’s a thumbs-up from me for this uniform.”

JAIMIE: Shirt, £1.75, part of a 2pk; shorts, £1.75; shoes, £9.99

Mum Raquel says: “While the shorts aren’t adjustable like some of the others, so you might have to size up, you can’t fault the price.”

Jaimie says: “I prefer to wear shorts so these are good for me.”

Best for extra details, Sainsbury’s

From light-up shoes to bows on dresses, Tu at Sainsbury’s has paid close attention to detail

FROM light-up shoes to bows on dresses and heart zips, Tu at Sainsbury’s has paid attention to detail.

ROSIE: Polo, from £3, 2pk; pinafore, from £8, 2pk; cardigan, from £5, 2pk; tights, from £10; shoes, from £18

Mum Sarah says: “The cardi is so fleecy and I like the bow detail.”

JAIMIE: Polo, from £3, 2pk; jumper, from £7, 2pk; trousers, from £7, 2pk; shoes, from £18

Mum Raquel says: “The light-up shoes have a handy on-off switch.”

Best for innovation, Asda

George at Asda have managed to make school uniforms easier to wear for kids of all ages

GEORGE at Asda has thought of various ways to make school uniforms easier to wear for children of all ages.

ROSIE: Polo, from £6, 2pk; cardigan, from £6, 2pk; skirt, from £7, 2pk

Mum Sarah says: “I love the frill detail on this top. The skirt fits nicely.”

JAIMIE: Polo, from £3.50, 2pk; jumper, from £5, 2pk; trousers, from £8, 2pk

Mum Raquel says: “Poppers are a great idea to make it easier to take off the jumper.”

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