Whether you’re preparing for a new school year, welcoming freshers to campus, or supporting academic staff with fresh tools for term time, back to school promotional merchandise is a smart way to make your brand part of the journey.
From student welcome packs and open day giveaways to classroom staples and creative extras, here are our school merchandise ideas to kick off the academic year in style—and make a lasting impression on students, staff, and parents alike.
🎒 Branded School Supplies That Make the Grade
We know the classics work—and branded well, they become walking adverts for your school or university.
Here are some back to school essentials worth adding to your checklist:
- Branded Pens & Pencils – A firm favourite in every pencil case. We recommend the eco-friendly Eternity Pencil—a long-lasting, graphite-free pencil that writes up to 20,000 words. A brilliant example of eco-friendly school products!
- Printed Stationery for Schools – Think notepads, rulers, sticky notes, and geometry sets. All customisable with your logo for maximum visibility.
- Reusable Water Bottles – Encourage healthy habits and sustainability with branded hydration—choose from BPA-free plastic, collapsible silicone or double-walled stainless steel options.
- Notebooks & Journals – From FSC®-certified options to full-colour custom covers, these are ideal for lecture notes, study sessions, or staff planning.
- Lanyards & ID Holders – A must-have for large campuses, sixth forms, or academies with multiple sites.
🧑🏫 For Colleges, Universities & Sixth Forms
Looking to make your open days unforgettable? Freshers’ week engaging? Induction week run smoothly? We’ve got the university welcome packs and college giveaway items you need.
🎓 What’s trending:
- Tote Bags & Drawstring Backpacks – Easy to carry and a great branding space. Ideal for prospectuses, merch bundles or careers event handouts.
- Desk Sets, Sticky Notes & Highlighters – Make everyday studying easier while reinforcing your brand.
- Tech Accessories – Including USB hubs, branded charging cables, phone stands and mouse mats for tech-savvy students.
Looking to make a bold first impression? Let’s talk custom educational merchandise.
🏏 Beyond the Basics: Bespoke & Sporty Brilliance
You don’t have to stick with standard. We offer completely custom educational marketing tools—including branded cricket gear. Yes, really!
Whether you’re supporting school sports teams, hosting tournaments or just fancy a unique twist, we can do—bats, balls, pads, and even branded stumps!
We can also help you develop bespoke mascots, kits, themed mailers, or student care packages designed for stress relief, exam boosts, or seasonal fun.
♻️ Sustainable Branded Products for Students
We work with trusted trade-only studios and industry leaders to bring you genuinely sustainable branded products for students, including:
- Bamboo fibre lunch boxes
- Recycled PET pencil cases and bags
- Biodegradable pens and rulers
- Vegan treats, eco sweets, and nut-free snacks
- UK-made eco notebooks from recycled materials
Choosing ethical branded products doesn’t mean compromising on creativity—our eco-friendly school products are proof of that.
📦 Simplify Ordering with Our Online Merchandise Portals
If you’re part of a multi-academy trust, a large school group, or a university with multiple departments, our Online Merchandise Portals will make your life so much easier.
These platforms allow central teams to:
- Keep brand consistency across faculties or campuses
- Save time with pre-approved artwork and pricing
- Control who can order what (and how much)
- Track stock, reorder history, and budgets in real time
Perfect for busy marketing teams juggling events, open days, careers fairs and more.
✨ Let’s Make This Term Unforgettable
Branded merchandise isn’t just about freebies—it’s about creating mini moments of joy that build identity, community, and loyalty.
Whether you need printed stationery for schools, university welcome packs, educational marketing tools, or some one-of-a-kind custom sports equipment (why not?), we’re here to make your vision happen.
📅 Ready to chat school merchandise strategy or book a sample pack? Let’s get the new term started right. Email sales@marketing-merchandise.co.uk with your enquirey or contact us here.
