Aldi's back to school buys are live

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published 11 August 2020

It's not long now until the kids go back to school, as Aldi has reminded us this week with their Special Buys section. New for this week is a range of back to school buys both in-store and online – we're talking everything from school uniform to stationery sets, home learning books and school bags – and prices are seriously cheap.

Honestly? Whether you are on a budget or not, these Aldi back to school buys are well worth a look. The best part? They're selling an eco-friendly range this year so that you can be eco-conscious while sending your little ones back to learning.

We've handpicked our favourite back to school buys from the Aldi website, and popped them below for you to have a look at. Prices start from a low £1.99 and if you don't live near an Aldi, we've listed some alternatives from other retailers, too. Happy shopping!

Check out our back to school sales page for plenty more deals.

Click to shop all of Aldi's back to school buys

1. Buy some eco friendly stationery to save the planet

Aldi are now selling a range of eco-friendly back to school buys from a pencil tube which comes with two pencils, a ruler and a rubber, to a 10-pack of pencils and two jotters. Everything in this range is just £1.99, and it is all recyclable as well as FSC Certified.

3. Pop a bento box in your basket for all their snacking needs

New school year, new lunch box – that is the rule, right? These bento boxes from Aldi have several compartments so that you can pack them lunch as well as a snack. They come in a few designs from sharks to unicorns and one that says 'Kids Rule The World', while they're inexpensive at just £4.99 each.

3. Extend the summer with this tropical leaf stationery collection

If a whole new stationery set is needed, check out this one from Aldi: it looks the part and plays the part. And, prices sit at £1.99 per item. There's everything from a pencil case to Mrs Hinch-inspired jewel pens and pencils, a full stationery set – complete with rubbers, paperclips, the lot – and a ring binder on sale. This stuff will fly off the shelves...

4. Bag them a new backpack to start school in style

They will, of course, need a new school bag for the new school year – duh! Backpacks are super practical and these ones from Aldi are stylish, too. There are four on offer – two pink, two blue – with one of each being plain and the other a patterned design. Each backpack has padded straps, a handle, a smaller compartment at the front, waterproof coating, an internal name label and a headphone outlet. And at just £6.99 each, they're a bargain.

Hi! I'm Annie, and I'm the Head Ecommerce Editor at Real Homes. I've been part of the Real Homes team since 2018, when I joined as Deals Editor. Along with covering major sales events — from Black Friday to Amazon Prime Day — I review home must-haves so that you can buy with peace of mind. Mostly focusing on home fragrance and sleep, as well as a few vacuum cleaners, I've tested pretty much every item you can think of that you need in your home. I live on the outskirts of the city in a two-bed apartment with my husband and my pug, Doug. So I am always searching for compact alternatives and ways to save floor space. What about when I am not typing away? Well, you'll find me enjoying an iced coffee (no matter the season) and trying out the latest brunch spots the city has to offer, or booking my next holiday. Where else can you find my words? Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Gardeningetc, and Woman & Home.