Best Back-to-School Name Label Packs for Nursery and School

Preparing for a new school term often means buying uniform, shoes, stationery, lunch boxes and PE kit. Once everything is ready, the next step is making sure each item is clearly labelled and more likely to find its way home.

Back-to-school name label packs provide a convenient mixture of labels for clothing, shoes, books, bags and everyday belongings. However, the best option will depend on your child’s age, school stage and the number and types of items you need to label.

Some families only need a compact selection for nursery essentials, while others need enough labels for a full uniform, stationery collection, sports kit and after-school activities.

This guide compares the main Labels4School value packs to help you choose the right option for the new term.

Back-to-School Name Label Value Packs at a Glance

Baby Pack

Best for nursery, childcare and smaller labelling jobs.

Available exclusively in our Colour range, the Colour Baby Pack includes labels for bottles, lunch containers, stationery, shoes, books and other personal belongings. It also includes one bag tag but does not include clothing labels.

Pre-school Pack

Best for children starting nursery or pre-school.

Both the Colour Pre-school Pack and Classic Pre-school Pack include labels for clothing, shoes, bags and everyday belongings. Choose the Colour Pre-school Pack for a wider variety of colourful shapes and designs, or the Classic Pre-school Pack for a larger quantity and plenty of Micro Labels for smaller items.

Mini Starter Pack

Best for everyday school belongings and mid-year top-ups.

Available exclusively as the Colour Mini Starter Pack, it includes labels for shoes, books, stationery, lunch boxes, water bottles and equipment. It does not include clothing labels or a bag tag, making it a practical choice when your child’s uniform is already labelled.

Starter Pack

Best for covering most primary school essentials.

Both the Colour Starter Pack and Classic Starter Pack include clothing, shoe, book and stationery labels, along with one bag tag. If your child uses more than one bag, such as a separate PE bag, sports bag or instrument case, you can add extra personalised bag tags to your order or consider the Super Pack.

Super Pack

Best for complete school preparation and overall value.

Both the Colour Super Pack and Classic Super Pack include large quantities of labels for uniform, shoes, books, stationery, bags, sports kit and other belongings. Each version includes two bag tags, and any unused labels can be kept for replacement uniforms, new equipment and other purchases during the school year.

Pack quantities and contents vary between the Colour and Classic value-pack ranges, so check the relevant product page before ordering.

The Baby Pack: Best for Nursery and Everyday Essentials

Available exclusively in our Colour range, the Colour Baby Pack is a useful choice for younger children who need labels for bottles, lunch boxes, stationery, shoes and other personal belongings.

It contains 65 name labels across 12 different label types, including pen and pencil labels, book labels, shoe labels and one bag tag. The labels are designed for clean, smooth surfaces and are waterproof, dishwasher safe and suitable for use in the fridge or freezer.

The Baby Pack may be right for you if:

• Your child attends nursery or childcare

• You need labels for bottles, lunch containers and stationery

• You want a variety of shapes and sizes

• You need shoe labels and a bag tag

• You do not require clothing labels

It may also suit older children who need a compact selection of colourful labels for school supplies, sports equipment and personal belongings.

The Pre-school Pack: Best for Children Starting Nursery or Pre-school

Starting nursery or pre-school usually means labelling a wide range of belongings, including spare clothing, shoes, bags, bottles, books and everyday nursery items.

Labels4School offers both Colour and Classic Pre-school Packs, with each option designed to suit slightly different needs.

The Colour Pre-school Pack contains 95 labels across nine different label types. It includes a varied selection of shapes and sizes, along with book labels, shoe labels, two bag tags and a choice of clothing labels. The colourful designs can also help younger children recognise their belongings before they can confidently read their full name.

The Classic Pre-school Pack contains 173 labels across five label types. Its higher total is largely due to the inclusion of 80 Micro Labels, which are useful for small items such as pencils, sharpeners, scissors and other nursery or school supplies.

Because Micro Labels are designed for narrow surfaces, the printed name is smaller and may be more difficult for a young child to read independently. However, they are a practical option for parents who need to label a large number of small belongings and prefer a simple black-and-white design.

The Pre-school Pack may be right for you if:

• Your child is starting nursery or pre-school

• You need both clothing and shoe labels

• You have bags, bottles, books and small personal items to label

• You want a mixture of label sizes

• You are completing your child’s first main labelling shop

Choose the Colour Pre-school Pack if visual recognition, design choice and a wider variety of label shapes are most important.

Choose the Classic Pre-school Pack if you want a larger overall quantity, plenty of labels for small items and a clear, practical black-and-white design.

Both packs provide a useful mixture for nursery and pre-school, so the best choice depends on whether you value colourful recognition and variety or a greater number of compact labels.

The Mini Starter Pack: Best for Everyday School Belongings

Available exclusively in our Colour range, the Mini Starter Pack contains 128 labels across 11 different label types.

It is a good choice for families who need labels for shoes, books, stationery, lunch boxes, water bottles, sports equipment and electronic devices, but do not require clothing labels or a bag tag.

The Mini Starter Pack may be right for you if:

• Your child’s uniform is already labelled

• You need labels for shoes and everyday school items

• You are topping up supplies during the school year

• You want a varied selection of colourful shapes and sizes

This can be a practical choice for older pupils whose uniform is already labelled but who have new stationery, books, shoes or equipment for the term.

The labels are not suitable for clothing or clothing tags.

The Starter Pack: Best for Primary School Essentials

The Starter Pack is a practical all-round option for children starting or returning to primary school. It includes labels for uniform, PE kit, shoes, books, stationery, lunch items and bags.

The Classic Starter Pack contains 170 labels across seven label types, while the Colour Starter Pack contains 159 labels across 13 types and offers a wider variety of colourful shapes and sizes.

Both packs include one bag tag. If your child also has a separate PE bag, sports bag or musical instrument case, you may want to add extra bag tags or consider upgrading to the Super Pack.

The Starter Pack may be right for you if:

• You need clothing and shoe labels

• You also need labels for books and stationery

• You want one pack to cover most school belongings

• One bag tag is enough for your child’s main school bag

Choose the Classic Starter Pack for a simple black-and-white design and a slightly higher quantity. Choose the Colour Starter Pack for more colourful options and a broader variety of shapes and sizes.

The Super Pack: Best Value for Complete School Labelling

The Super Pack is our largest value pack and the best choice for families with a full uniform, PE kit, stationery, shoes, books and activity equipment to label.

The Classic Super Pack contains 280 labels across seven label types. The Colour Super Pack contains 318 labels across 13 types, offering a broader selection of colourful shapes and sizes.

At the time of writing, the Colour Super Pack costs just £3 more than the Colour Starter Pack but includes twice as many labels. It also includes two bag tags rather than one, making it easier to label both a school bag and a separate PE bag, sports bag or musical instrument case.

The Super Pack may be right for you if:

• You want the best overall value

• You are completing the main back-to-school shop

• Your child has school, sports and after-school belongings

• You need two bag tags

• You want spare labels for later in the school year

You may not use every label immediately, but the extras can be kept for replacement uniform, new stationery, sports equipment and other belongings purchased throughout the year.

Prepare for the New School Term

The best name label pack is not necessarily the one with the highest number of labels. It is the one that includes the label types your child will actually use.

Consider whether you need labels for clothing, shoes, books, stationery, bags and sports equipment, as well as how many spare labels you would like for later in the school year.

Explore our Colour Value Packs for personalised designs and a wider variety of shapes, or browse our Classic Value Packs for a simple, practical black-and-white option.