Top 5 Shops For School Resources on a Budget
Buying school supplies can add up, so when you’re trying to stick to a strict budget, you want to make sure you are squeezing every single drop out of it. You may think that buying everything from pound stores is going to get you the most for your money, but you may get the best deal by ordering from multiple stores and getting the best prices on bulk-buying. We’ve found five great places to get your school supplies and are comparing the prices of some classroom staples so you can see where will make your money stretch further.
1. The works
The Works is a great place to start your supply shopping as you can visit brick and mortar stores to physically see and hold what you plan on buying. They frequently have items on sale, and their base prices are already low so you can really get a bargain here.
- A4 Notepad - £3
- Pens - £1 for a pack of 12
- Glue stick - £2 for a pack of 4 assorted sizes
- Highlighters - £4 for a pack of 10
- HB Pencils - £1 for 10
- Wildcard - a 2023 page a day diary for £1
2. Amazon
The benefits from ordering on Amazon is that you can get it Prime delivered in a day or two, and a lot of sellers offer free shipping for prime customers too. It’s a great place to shop if you need something last minute or your supplies are dwindling quicker than anticipated.
- A4 Notepad - £10.12 for a pack of 3
- Pens - £4.19 for a pack of 10
- Glue stick - £11.96 for a pack of 20
- Highlighters - £3.99 for a pack of 8
- HB Pencils - £6.50 for 36
- Wildcard - 9 multicoloured whiteboard pens for £3.99
3. b&m
b&m has become a high-street favourite, with its super affordable range of just about anything, from food to stationery and homeware. A benefit of it is that you can go in and get everything you need to kit out your classroom in one store.
- A4 Notepad - £2.50
- Pens - £1.50 for a pack of 20
- Glue stick - £2.50
- Highlighters - £2.50 for a pack of 20
- HB Pencils - £1 for a pack of 12
- Wildcard - A4 expanding files for £3
4. MX Wholesale
If you need to bulk buy, MX Wholesale allows you to register for a trade account, so if your school orders their supplies from here in bulk there is the potential to save more and be able to make your budget stretch further.
- A4 Notepad - £9.49 for a pack of 12
- Pens - £8.39 for a box of 50
- Glue stick - £0.89 for a pack of 4
- Highlighters - £10.07 for 12 packs of 4
- HB Pencils - £0.71 for a pack of 12
- Wildcard - A4 magnetic dry-wipe whiteboard for £1.07
5. Choice Wholesale
With a whole range of school and education supplies, Choice Wholesale is a great place to buy in bulk and know that the products are stocked with teachers in mind.
- A4 Notepad - £0.93
- Pens - £6.24 for a box of 50
- Glue stick - £66 for a box of 100
- Highlighters - £1.24 for a pack of 5
- HB Pencils - £8.22 for a pot of 72
- Wildcard - 200 sticky highlighter strips for £1.13
If you’d like to know how we can support your school and help you save even more on school trips, why not book a quick call?