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Best School Bags for Girls & Boys

By Nada Wilson, 5 years ago

Nowadays there's so much choice when it comes to school bags. If you're scratching your head as to what's the most practical (and stylish) bag for your child, then you've come to the right place.

Latest School Bag Offers

Hype Backpacks now from £10 + FREE Pencil Case* at Hype

School Bags for Girls

When it comes to school bags for girls, the choice is immense. There are so many different styles to choose from...

School Bags for Boys

There's not really much choice for boys when it comes to school bags, but this is because they tend to opt for a backpack or messenger bag...

Backpacks

McKenzie Rictor Backpack* £15 from JD Sports
Hype Black/White Speckle Backpack* £30 from Next
New Balance Pelham Classic V2 Backpack* was £24.99 now £17.49 from Surfdome

Messengers

Puma Courier Bag - Black* £24.99 from Argos
Transformers Messenger Bag* now £8.99 from Argos
Black embossed satchel bag* was £30 now £20 from River Island

Backpacks For School

Backpacks are the most practical school bag, no matter how old your child is, whether they go to Primary or Secondary School. They distribute weight across the back and shoulders, much more evenly than other types of bags.

Harry Potter Backpack* £12 from Matalan
Puma Backpack and Pencil Case - Pink* was £24.99 now £12.99 from Argos
Hype Silver Holographic Backpack* £30 from Next
JoJo Siwa Bow Bow Holographic Glitter Backpack* £35 from Claire's

Argos School Bags

Argos may not be your first port of call when it comes to Bags for School*, but their selection is incredible.

Trespass Pink Palm Backpack* just £12.99
DC Superheroes Backpack*only £8.99
Quiksilver Check Backpack with Pencil Case* was £24.99 now £11.99
Minions Courier Bag*was £14.99 now £5.99
Avengers Backpack*was now £14.99 now £6.99

Adidas School Bags

Adidas school bags can be purchased from Argos*, Next*, Sports Direct*, as well as from Adidas* themselves. Adidas backpacks are especially popular for school, as they are hard-wearing and fashionable for bothBoys* and Girls*.

adidas Originals Classic Trefoil Backpack* £25 from Next
adidas Power 4 Backpack*£13 from Sports Direct
adidas Star Wars Backpack* £29.95 from Adidas
adidas Classic Backpack* £24.95 from Adidas

Nike School Bags

Nike sell a big range ofBags for School*, and are also available from JD Sports*, Zalando*, Sports Direct*and Argos* too. Like Adidas, these sporty school bags are practical and very popular with those older kids.

Nike Sportswear AF-1* £54.95 from Nike
Nike Air Max Backpack* £30 from JD Sports
Nike TECH TOTE - Sports bag* £24.99 delivered from Zalando

Smiggle

Smiggle School Bags* couldn't be more popular. In fact, they are so sought after that second hand ones sell for not much less than new. They may not be cheap, but they will keep your child happy with their bright, practical designs.

Secondary School Bags

As soon as your darling child starts Secondary School, the type of bag you used to pick for them will no longer appeal. The thing is there's A LOT to carry when you attend Secondary School, so bigger bags are advisable.

Get your wallet out because things get that little more expensive. Vans* is a great place for trendy, yet practical bags. Debenhams* also sell school bags that are a little more grown up!

Vans Messenger Bag*£50 from Vans
Old Skool Backpack* £32 from Vans
Mi-Pac - White 'All Star' zipped backpack* £27 from Debenhams

School Bags for Teens

What do you do when you have a teenager that isn't happy with yet another backpack for school? Head to River Island*, Superdry* andNew Look* that's what!

Girls black and pink RI monogram backpack*£25 from River Island
Super Trinity Montana Rucksack*was £34.99 now £23.44 from Superdry

Hype Bags

If you're after a school bag that's cool, then you cannot go wrong with a Hype School Bag*. Next* sell them, or you can get them from Hype themselves. The Hype backpacks are ideal for those fashion conscious teens.

Hype Backpacks from £10 + FREE Pencil Case* from Hype
Rainbow Holographic Backpack* £30 from Next
Hype Reversible Backpack* £35 from Next
Hype Cat Pom Pom Backpack* £24.99 from Hype
Hype Multispace Pizza Backpack* £24.99 from Hype
Hype Mint Fade Backpack* £24.99 from Hype

Best PE & Lunch Bags for School

Gym Sacks, Swim Bags, Cool Bags and the likes are much needed for school, and you may think that a plain one will do. Make sure you buy the right one with this selection...

Hype Drawstring Bag* £15 from Next
adidas Navy Gymsack* £5 from Sports Direct
Girls red faux fur drawstring backpack* £14 from River Island
adidas Linear Boot Bag*£8.49 from Sports Direct

Best Schoolbags for Starting School

If your little one is just starting school then you need a school bag that's small enough for their small frames, but big enough to fit in those school essentials.