Tesco School Uniform 25% Off Deal Returns for July 2026

Tesco has launched its 25% off school uniform promotion ahead of the new term

If the cost of getting the kids ready for another school year is already making your bank balance wince, Tesco has brought back its 25% off F&F school uniform promotion for July 2026, which could help take some of the sting out of buying the basics.

The offer initially launched online before expanding into larger Tesco stores, with prices during the promotion starting from £2.25 for two polo shirts and £5.25 for two pairs of trousers. Tesco has also confirmed that it has maintained the 2024 prices for qualifying uniform items it sold last year, so the temporary Clubcard reduction is being applied on top of those frozen prices.

Of course, buying school uniform is rarely limited to a couple of shirts and one pair of trousers, as you can quickly find yourself adding shoes, PE clothing, stationery, bags and those unavoidable school-branded items into the trolley!

So it's worth checking exactly what the Tesco school uniform offer includes, when you can use it and which products are excluded before making a special trip.

When is Tesco offering 25% off school uniform?

The online stage of the Tesco school uniform 25% off promotion began on 16th July and will continue until Sunday 26 July 2026, although the offer will not be available in stores until a few days later. If you want to shop in person, the 25% Clubcard discount will be available in participating larger Tesco stores from Tuesday 21st July until Sunday 26th July 2026.

Tesco’s full back-to-school range will also launch in stores on 21st July, so you may find a much smaller choice if you visit before that date. The promotion is listed as a Clubcard Price, which means you should link your Clubcard to your online Tesco account before ordering, or remember to scan it at the till when shopping in-store.

Where you shop	Promotion dates	What you need
Tesco online	16 to 26 July 2026	A Tesco account with your Clubcard linked
Larger Tesco stores	21 to 26 July 2026	A Clubcard to scan at the till

What is included in the Tesco school uniform offer?

The Tesco school uniform 25% off deal covers a large selection of F&F schoolwear for children aged from three to sixteen, including polo shirts, school shirts, trousers, skirts, pinafores, shorts, sweatshirts, knitwear, sportswear and selected footwear.

There is a decent mix of colours, fits, and pack sizes available in the Tesco school uniform range, though the exact price depends on the style and age you choose. Popular colours and sizes may sell out quickly during the promotion, so it could be worth checking the online range before travelling to a store.

Tesco has confirmed the following starting prices before the 25% Clubcard discount is applied:

• F&F polo shirts from £3 for two or £4.50 for three

• F&F short-sleeved shirts from £5 for three

• F&F sweatshirts from £4 for two

• F&F trousers from £7 for two

• F&F pinafores from £9 for two

• F&F skirts from £7 for two

  
  

The two main examples promoted by Tesco are a two-pack of polo shirts, reduced from £3 to £2.25, and a two-pack of trousers, reduced from £7 to £5.25 (after the Clubcard discount is applied)

As prices can increase with the age and size of the uniform, make sure you select your child’s exact size before comparing Tesco’s prices with those offered by another supermarket.

Tesco has held qualifying school uniform prices at 2024 levels

Alongside the temporary 25% reduction, Tesco says it has held the 2024 prices of qualifying school uniform items it also sold last year, so parents should not see a price increase on those products.

That doesn't mean every item within Tesco’s wider back-to-school department has been frozen, as newer products and excluded categories may sit outside the price commitment.

Coats, accessories, socks, tights and underwear are excluded, so you should check the individual product price rather than assuming every school-related purchase has remained at its 2024 level.

The frozen prices are still useful, particularly when combined with the Clubcard offer, but the most important question is whether the items provide decent value after they have been washed, worn and subjected to everything a normal school day can throw at them.

A £2.25 pack of polo shirts may look incredibly cheap, but the real saving comes if they fit properly and last long enough to avoid buying replacements halfway through the term.

Is Tesco school uniform good value?

On price alone, some of Tesco’s advertised deals look very competitive, particularly once the 25% Clubcard reduction has been applied. Two polo shirts for £2.25 work out at just over £1.12 each, while two pairs of trousers for £5.25 come to just over £2.62 per pair.

The range also includes practical features designed to help the clothing last longer, with selected trousers offering adjustable waists, reinforced knees, stain-repellent fabrics, and hems that provide extra growing room.

Those details could make a bigger difference than a small saving at the till, especially if your child has an uncanny ability to grow out of everything approximately three minutes after you have removed the labels!

Before buying a complete set, check your school’s current uniform policy, as some schools allow plain supermarket trousers, shirts and polo tops while still insisting on branded jumpers, blazers or PE clothing.

Using supermarket-brand items for the items you are allowed to substitute, and saving the branded purchases for the pieces you cannot avoid, could reduce your total bill considerably.

What is Tesco’s Dressing Made Easy range?

Tesco’s schoolwear collection also includes its Dressing Made Easy range, which has been created to help children who may struggle with standard buttons, zips and fastenings, while giving them more independence when getting ready for school.

Selected shirts, polo tops, sweatshirts and trousers feature rip-tape fastenings, printed labels and less fiddly openings. These features may be particularly useful for younger children, as well as children with additional needs, coordination difficulties or sensory preferences.

The available features vary by product, so check each item's description before ordering rather than assuming every Dressing Made Easy garment uses the same adaptations. Tesco currently offers options across several ages, although availability will depend on the size, colour and garment you need.

Can you return Tesco school uniform if it doesn't fit?

If you buy F&F school uniform in a Tesco store and later discover that it does not fit, you can return it to any larger Tesco store within 30 days of purchase, as long as you still have proof of purchase.

The clothing must be unworn, except for trying it on, and must remain in a saleable condition with its original packaging and tags attached. This standard returns policy includes F&F clothing and underwear, although the separate one-year school uniform quality guarantee has its own terms and exclusions.

Online purchases follow Tesco’s F&F online returns process, with current product pages stating that clothing can be returned free of charge to a larger Tesco store or, for a fee, via Tesco’s online return service. Tesco Express stores do not normally accept F&F clothing returns, so it is worth finding your nearest larger branch before making a journey.

My advice would be to leave every label attached until your child has tried on the complete outfit, including sitting down, bending their knees and moving around properly, as something that appears to fit while they are standing still may feel completely different once they start moving.

Keep the receipt or online order confirmation somewhere safe too, as you will need proof of purchase for a normal return and may also need it if you make a claim under the guarantee.

How does Tesco’s one-year school uniform guarantee work?

Tesco provides a one-year quality guarantee on qualifying school uniform and school shoes, which gives parents some extra protection if an item develops a genuine manufacturing or workmanship fault within a year of purchase.

If you are unhappy with the quality, you can take the item and your proof of purchase to any larger Tesco store, where it will be examined to determine whether the problem is covered. If Tesco accepts the claim, it will replace the product, offer a similar item or provide a refund if a suitable replacement is no longer available.

It's important to understand that this is a quality guarantee, not a promise that every garment will remain in perfect condition for an entire school year!

Everyday wear and tear, normal ageing, accidental or deliberate damage, and misuse are not covered, nor is damage caused by foreign objects or substances that are not normally associated with the clothing.

Coats, accessories, socks, tights and underwear are also excluded from the one-year guarantee, even though some of these items may appear within Tesco’s wider back-to-school range.

Your statutory consumer rights are not affected, and you can read the full details through Tesco’s F&F returns and school uniform guarantee page.

Tesco stationery prices for the new school year

School uniform is only one part of the back-to-school shop, and Tesco is also promoting a selection of stationery essentials that can be combined to fill a pencil case for £4.90.

The suggested selection includes a £1 geometry set, ten ballpoint pens for 50p, four highlighters for £1, a twin pencil sharpener for 40p, twelve HB pencils with erasers for £1, a tablet eraser for 50p and a clear pencil case for 50p.

It covers most everyday basics, although older children may also need items such as a calculator, coloured pencils, or subject-specific equipment.

Before buying everything again, have a look through the school bag, bedroom drawers and wherever last year’s stationery has migrated during the holidays, as there is no sense replacing perfectly usable items simply because a new term is starting. Reusing a calculator, ruler or pencil case could save more than the discount available on buying a new one.

Other ways to save money on school uniform

Even with the Tesco school uniform 25% off deal, it is worth checking whether your child’s school runs a second-hand uniform sale, swap shop or donation scheme, particularly if you need more expensive branded jumpers, blazers or PE kits.

Local Facebook groups, community uniform banks, charity shops, and parent groups can also be useful places to look, as children often outgrow school clothing long before it wears out.

If you are buying second-hand, check the knees, hems, fastenings and name labels carefully, as these are usually the first areas to show signs of wear.

Families struggling with the cost may also be able to get help through their council, school or a local charity, although the support available varies across the UK and each scheme will have its own eligibility rules. Contacting the school directly can be a good place to start, as staff may know about local assistance that is difficult to find through a general internet search.

The Tesco offer should be most useful if you already know the colours, sizes, and items you need, as even a 25% discount can be an expensive mistake if it encourages you to buy the wrong uniform.

Check the school policy, measure your child, and make a proper list before shopping; then compare the final price after delivery charges (usually £3.99) are included.

If Tesco has the right items in stock, this short Clubcard promotion could take a worthwhile amount off your back-to-school bill.

Oh, and invest in personalised name labels to put in your child's clothes; one of the pains of my life is trying to track down misplaced uniform, where my kid has put down his jumper and lost it! If you have your name printed on your clothing, it reduces the time it takes to retrieve a misplaced uniform, especially since all the uniforms look the same, so a label is so handy! You can get a pack of 50, pre-printed name labels for about £8.99 on Amazon, and it's money well spent!

Can you earn cashback on Tesco school uniform?

If you are buying your Tesco school uniform online, do not head directly to the Tesco website without checking the cashback sites first, as both TopCashback and Quidco may offer cashback on Tesco (including F&F Clothing) purchases.

This should allow you to receive the 25% Clubcard Price and earn cashback on the remaining amount you pay, giving you an extra saving without changing what you planned to buy.

Cashback rates and qualifying conditions can change, though, so compare the available offers and read the exclusions before clicking through.

If you are shopping in-store, you can also buy a Tesco cashback gift card through JamDoughnut and use it to pay for your school uniform at the till. The cashback rate varies by user and can change, but it is often around 2% to 3%, which could give you another couple of quid back if you are buying several sets of uniform.

Tesco gift cards cannot be used to pay for online Tesco orders, so the JamDoughnut option is only suitable for in-store shopping.

It is also worth remembering that if you pay for the school uniform using a gift card and later return it, the refund will be credited to a gift card rather than paid in cash or returned to your bank card.

As it is Tesco, you will probably have no trouble using the refunded balance towards groceries or another shop, but you should still bear this in mind before buying a gift card for more than you are confident you will spend.

Depending on how you shop, you may be able to stack the 25% Clubcard discount with Clubcard points, plus either online cashback through TopCashback or Quidco, or gift card cashback through JamDoughnut when shopping in-store.

The additional cashback may not be huge, but if you were buying the uniform anyway, there is no point leaving free money on the table.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a Clubcard for Tesco’s 25% off school uniform offer?

Yes, Tesco lists the promotion as a Clubcard Price, so you will need to link your Clubcard to your online account or scan it at the till when shopping in-store. Without a Clubcard, you should expect to pay the standard listed price.

When does the Tesco school uniform 25% off deal end?

The online promotion ends on Sunday 26 July 2026, while the in-store stage runs from Tuesday 21 July until Sunday 26 July. All products, colours and sizes remain subject to availability.

Can you buy Tesco school uniform online?

Yes, Tesco sells its F&F school uniform online, including shirts, polo tops, trousers, skirts, pinafores, knitwear, PE clothing and selected footwear. Delivery charges may apply, so check the total cost before completing your order.

Which Tesco stores sell school uniform?

Tesco’s seasonal school uniform range is generally available through larger stores rather than smaller Tesco Express branches. The full 2026 range launches in stores on 21 July, although the selection will vary between locations.

Can you return Tesco school uniform if it does not fit?

Yes, F&F clothing bought in-store can be returned to a larger Tesco store within 30 days, provided it is unworn, remains in a saleable condition and still has its original tags and packaging. You will also need proof of purchase, while online orders follow Tesco’s separate F&F online returns process.

Does Tesco school uniform have a one-year guarantee?

Qualifying Tesco school uniform and school shoes come with a one-year guarantee covering manufacturing and workmanship faults. It does not cover normal wear and tear, accidental damage, misuse, coats, accessories, socks, tights or underwear.

What happens if Tesco school uniform develops a fault?

Take the item and your proof of purchase to a larger Tesco store within one year, where the product can be examined under the quality guarantee. If Tesco decides the fault is covered, it will replace the item, offer a similar product or provide a refund if a replacement is unavailable.

What is Tesco’s Dressing Made Easy school uniform?

Dressing Made Easy is Tesco’s range of schoolwear designed to support children who find standard clothing fastenings difficult. Selected garments include features such as rip-tape fastenings, printed labels, and easier openings, although the exact adaptations vary by product.