Back to School essentials 2021: the best last-minute deals

Parents want to save money. Kids want to look cool. This guide has got everyone covered.

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2026-03-11T17:25:10.217Z

Mums and dads, you better get a move on. The bell’s gonna ring any minute now.

Although you might be gawking at your calendar in disbelief, September really is just around the corner. You probably have a school shopping list as long as your arm, your eyes bulging like a cartoon character when you realise how much it could all cost.

Don’t panic, there’s still time to get those last few essentials in. It’s not long until class starts, but we’ve done the hard work and picked out the best Back to School deals you can still get.

Hey, we can’t have anyone getting detention on the first day back.

1. Backpacks

Nike Brasilia JDI Backpack - Boys

RRP: £18 NOW: £14.40

nike brasilia jdi backpack — Image from Nike.

adidas Mini Backpack - Girls

RRP: £35 NOW: £22.75

adidas mini backpack in black — Image from adidas.

2. Coats

Nike Sportswear Woven Printed Anorak - Boys

RRP: £54.95 NOW: £41.21 (USE CODE BTS21 at Nike)

nike sportswear printed anorak — Image from Nike.

Nike Sportswear Synthetic Fill Hooded Jacket - Girls

RRP: £69.95 NOW: £43.99

nike synthetic fill hooded jacket — Image from Nike.

3. Football boots

Nike Jr. Mercurial Superfly 8 Academy - Multi-Ground

RRP: £64.95 NOW: £46.99

nike mercurial superfly 8 boots in black — Image from Nike.

adidas Predator Freak.3 Firm Ground Boots

RRP: £42.50 NOW: £26

adidas predator freak.3 football boots in black and blue — Image from adidas.

4. PE Trainers

Nike Air Max Bolt - Boys

RRP: £54.95 NOW: £43

nike air max bolt trainers in black — Image from Nike.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 - Girls

RRP: £59.95 NOW: £48

nike air zoom pegasus in all black — Image from Nike.

5. PE Tops

Nike Dri-Fit Strike Football Top - Boys

RRP: £22.95 NOW: £17.21 (use code BTS21 at Nike)

nike dri fit football top in black — Image from Nike.

Nike Dri-Fit Short-Sleeved Top - Girls

RRP: £22.95 NOW: £17.21 (use code BTS21 at Nike)

nike short sleeved training top in black — Image from Nike.

6. School Shoes

Adidas Tensaur - Toddlers/Younger Kids

RRP: £25 NOW: £20

adidas tensaur trainers in black — Image from adidas.

Nike Court Borough Low 2 - Older Kids

RRP: £40 NOW: £29.99

nike court borough low trainers in black — Image from Nike.

Want to see more? You can compare prices on a huge selection of backpacks, jackets, trainers and kids football boots today!

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Rubbish FIFA player with an addiction to buying football shirts which are way too cool for me.