Lidl vs Aldi back to school – which supermarket wins for the cheapest uniform ahead of new term?

IT’S almost back to school time and parents across the UK are getting uniforms organised. Both Aldi and Lidl have stocked term-time buys, but which supermarket is offering the best value? Parents across the UK are stocking up on back-to-school buys just in time for a new term (stock image) Credit: standret Right down to school shoes, both Aldi and Lidl have all the uniform buys you need (stock image) Credit: Getty From polo shirts and pleated skirts to jumpers and socks, pick up everything you need for your little one ahead of the next school term. The Sun has compared the similar buys from both retailers to determine where the better bargain can be found. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Polo shirts Shoppers can pick up polo shirts as part of the Aldi bargain bundle Credit: Aldi The cotton-rich polo top from Lidl is priced at only 87p each Credit: Lidl Every school uniform requires a basic shirt, with polos offering the best movement and comfort for your child. Aldi has stocked two-packs of boys and girls polo shirts for just £1.75 this year. And Lidl shoppers will receive a price match, with the supermarket also offering two packs for £1.75. This means the first round is a tie, with both supermarkets’s prices breaking down to just 87p for a single polo shirt. Jumpers Aldi is offering school jumpers in a range of colours for just £1.50 Credit: Aldi Lidl’s school jumpers are available at the same price as Aldi And both retailers are also offering school jumpers to layer over shirts during the colder winter months. Aldi has a handful of colours available, with shoppers also able to choose between button-up cardigans or pullover jumpers, both retailing for £1.50. Most read in Money Lidl is also offering cotton-rich school jumpers for a wide age range at the same price. Once again, this leaves the two supermarkets neck-and-neck when it comes to value for money. School shoes Aldi has a range of school shoes on offer ahead of the new term Credit: Aldi Lid recently launched a pair of school shoes for just £6.99 Credit: Lidl Finally, both retailers have offered up a range of all-black school shoes for both boys and girls. Aldi’s Mary Jane style comes complete with a bow, and retails for the same price as the boys’ loafers at £7.99. On the other hand, Lidl recently launched a pair of similar-style school shoes for a pound less. That means that Lidl narrowly wins out in the back-to-school footwear round. Which supermarket offers the best value for money on school uniform buys? While Aldi offers a range of bargain back-to-school buys, Lidl takes the gold here. Most of the items are price-matched between the brands, however, Lidl edged ahead slightly with its bargain school shoes. However, it is worth reading further into the details on each of these products to find what suits your little one best. Comment now