Buy Early and Avoid the Rush

At Red Oak Schoolwear, we want to make sure every child starts the school year looking and feeling their best — without the last-minute stress! Follow our buying guide below to get the best experience when shopping for school uniforms.

Download our 'when to order guide' here.

May / June — Best Time to Buy

  • Queues are minimal. Stock availability is excellent.
    We strongly recommend purchasing your school uniform early, ahead of the summer holidays. Shop with room for growth in mind — we offer size exchanges up until school starts in September*.

July — Before the School Holidays Start (and Before July 31st)

  • Queues are slightly longer. Stock availability is very good.
    July tends to be a busier month. We recommend getting your school uniform before the school holidays begin to ensure you have the best selection of sizes and styles.

August — Do Not Risk Missing Out

  • Queues can be long, and stock moves fast. Availability is LIMITED.
    August and early September are extremely busy, with a high risk of popular sizes selling out. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise against waiting until the last two weeks before school starts.

Orders placed after 7th August are not guaranteed to arrive before the new school term.

Top Tip:
Beat the rush and shop early! Not only will you have the best choice of sizes, but you’ll also enjoy a stress-free back-to-school experience.

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