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BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE: 
BEST SCHOOL BAGS

From printed character backpacks to the best children’s lunch boxes, browse our pick of the must-have bags to go back to school in style

Best backpacks for school

When it comes to the annual back-to-school countdown, a fresh bag is certainly up there with shiny new shoes and a pristine pencil case in terms of must-haves. M&S school backpacks are a great place to start. They’re made from water-repellent fabric, so a rain shower won’t mean soggy books, and have adjustable padded straps for comfort. Choose from a range of prints to suit every child’s taste.

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BEST BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL

Smiggle animal-themed backpack. Shop now
A cute and practical design by Smiggle
£25
Smiley-print school backpack. Shop now
Make mornings happier with this adorable smiley-themed bag
£18
Hype butterfly-print backpack. Shop now
Has enough room for a laptop and textbooks
£29.99
Purple personalised school backpack. Shop now
Personalised school backpack
£18

Pick the perfect school lunch box

While we’ll never stop pining for our Nineties Forever Friends lunchbox, our latest designs are way more practical (and just as sweet). Colourful and fun, M&S school lunch boxes also feature Thinsulate technology to keep food cool, plus a handy side pocket for drinks storage. They’re designed with a seamless lining that is quick to clean and are machine washable for tackling those stubborn stains.

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BEST KIDS’ SCHOOL LUNCH BOXES

Football-themed lunch box. Shop now
Football fans will love this hard-shell design
£13.50
Peppa Pig-themed lunch box. Shop now
We love this cheerful Peppa-themed design
£15
Smiggle dinosaur-themed lunch box. Shop now
Go wild with a dinosaur-themed lunch box
£22
Snoopy-themed lunch box. Shop now
A matching backpack is also available 
£10

Bags of character

Whether they’re fans of Minecraft or go mad for Marvel, we’ve got all their favourite characters within our school accessories range. Budding witches and wizards still waiting patiently for their Hogwarts letter will be spellbound by our Harry Potter range of backpacks, swim bags and pencil cases, or enchant little Disney fans with a Lion King-themed backpack.

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BEST CHARACTER BAGS

Harry Potter Gryffindor-themed backpack. Shop now
Add a little magic with Harry Potter
£18
Minecraft-themed school backpack. Shop now
It’s game on with a Minecraft backpack
£18
Spiderman-themed backpack. Shop now
Plenty of space for superhero essentials
£18
Stranger Things-themed backpack. Shop now
A must for fans of the cult series
£18

Words: Sarah Lafarge 

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