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Get Back to School Ready in Coventry City Centre

Summer is well underway and the six-weeks school holiday commencing soon, you may be thinking of everything you need to get your child back to school ready.

Get Back to School Ready in Coventry City Centre


Coventry City Centre offers a variety of options for parents to ensure their little ones (and big ones!) are equipped for the academic year ahead whether they’re starting school for the first time, entering the next year or switching classes. From school uniforms and stationery to footwear and educational resources, the stores in Coventry provide a one-stop destination for parents seeking quality items and services to prepare their children for the journey back to school. 

You can also win £250 in vouchers towards your school uniform shopping! Enter here.

Tick your back-to-school checklist off in one go by visiting our stores in the City Centre:


Where to Buy School Uniform in Coventry

Cat Ballou

As a family run business since 1972, Cat Ballou are the premium supplier of Schoolwear in Coventry. The much-loved shop currently supplies uniform for around 65 schools in Coventry and has kitted out countless Coventrians for school over the years.

Based on the Burges, Cat Ballou uniform shop offers everything you need to return to school dressed to impress in full uniform.

Marks and Spencer

High street favourite M&S has a huge range of PE kits, school uniforms and shoes that are designed to last and are easy to look after. Their full range has been tested numerous times by families and often comes out on top for value for money and durability.

Discover schoolwear designed to last longer & stay cleaner with the full M&S range located in West Orchards Shopping Centre.

 Other places to try… Primark, Pep & Co and Peacocks.


Where to Buy School Shoes in Coventry

Clarks

Get ready to go back to school with a new pair of durable Clarks school shoes. Made from premium leather and perfect for the new term. Fitted in width and length it gives the perfect size range for all types of children’s feet.

Head to Clarks in the Lower Precinct to get your little ones feet measured for shoes and have them properly fitted by an expert. School shoes should be comfortable and breathable while also being made to last and Clarks Shoes offers it all.

Other places to try… Deichmann and Shoezone



Where to Buy School Stationary in Coventry

WHSmith

Shop back-to-school supplies at WHSmith for big savings on stationery, lunchboxes, textbooks and much more. Explore their range of student essentials to give your young learners the best start come September.

From amazing deals and offers on a vast selection of stationery to fill their pencil cases to the bags that hold their books and equipment- WHSmith, bas in West Orchards Shopping Centre, have everything they'll need to see them through the school year.

Sostrene Grene

A great new addition to the city centre, Sostrene Grene sells a wide selection of beautiful stationery, both practical and gorgeous, to get your teen studying including notebooks, desk organisers, planners, pens, highlighters and pencil cases.  

Find Sostrene Grene in the Lower Precinct.

Other places to try… B&M, The Works and Tiger.


Where to Buy School Bags in Coventry

New Look

Carry your essentials in style with New Look's range of girls' school bags with a range that fits every student. 

From sturdy backpacks to leather-look totes, for the fashion conscious and hard working students, New Look in the Lower Precinct is your next stop for the perfect bag to take back to school in September!

Trespass

If you are looking for a practical and weather-resistant backpack to keep all their essentials safe and secure, we recommend a trip to Trespass. From bright patterns to plain navy and black, their backpacks will ensure your books stay dry on the way to school.

Other places to try… JD Sports, Primark and ShuBox



Where to Buy PE Kit in Coventry

Sports Direct

Got their PE kit sorted? In need of new equipment for after school clubs? Shin pads at the ready for the school’s football season?

Sports Direct is home to lots of major sporting brands such as Nike, Adidas, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Dunlop and Slazenger – visit the Market Way store for the biggest brands at the lowest prices! Sports Direct is your one-stop shop for everything they need to go back to school in September kitted out and sports ready.

Other places to try… JD Sports, Footlocker and Footasylum.


For a stress-free back-to-school shopping experience, head over to Coventry city centre. Here, you can find everything you need in one convenient trip. Discover the latest trends, styles, and essential items to ensure your kids are the best-dressed at school. 

Don’t forget to enter the Back to School competition.

WIN £250 IN VOUCHERS TOWARDS YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOPPING!

Competition closes on Sunday, 24th August at 11:30 pm.

Please remember that we will never ask for your bank details. Email marketing@coventrybid.co.uk for terms and conditions.

Happy shopping, and here's to a fantastic start to the term ahead!


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