UK School Cost Planner | Uniform, Trips & Term Budget Excel Spreadsheet
School costs don't stop after the back-to-school shop.
A new pair of shoes. A school trip. PE kit that needs replacing. Photos. Clubs. Theme days. Transport. Another jumper.
The MoneySavvyUK UK School Cost Planner helps you bring those costs together so you can see what school is costing your family throughout the year — and what may be coming next.
What you can do
✓ Plan school costs for up to 6 children
✓ Track uniform, PE kit, shoes, bags and stationery
✓ Record trips, clubs and activities
✓ Organise lunch, transport and wraparound-care costs
✓ Track photos, theme days, costumes, fundraising and other extras
✓ Compare planned versus actual spending
✓ Add due dates and see costs coming up in the Next 90 Days
✓ Plan for replacement uniform, shoes and kit
✓ Compare your estimated new price with what you actually paid second-hand
✓ Review spending by Autumn, Spring and Summer term
✓ See costs across a September-to-August monthly view
✓ Keep your key family figures together on one Dashboard
What's included
1 × MoneySavvyUK UK School Cost Planner (.xlsx)
1 × MoneySavvyUK Quick Start Guide (.pdf)
Easy to use
You don't need to be a spreadsheet expert.
The workbook includes clearly marked input areas, automatic calculations, dropdown selections, a demo example and a Quick Start Guide.
Software required
Designed for Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).
We are not claiming Google Sheets compatibility because that version has not been independently tested.
Important information
This is an organisational and estimation tool. It is not financial, benefits, legal or tax advice.
School costs, uniform policies, charging arrangements and available support can vary by school, local authority and UK nation. Always check current information directly with your school and, where relevant, your council or national government service.
Example prices in the workbook are fictional examples only and are not presented as typical UK school costs.
Any second-hand saving shown is calculated using the figures you enter and is not a guaranteed or typical saving.
Do not enter passwords, card numbers or banking login details.
Digital product — no physical item will be shipped.
Main sales message
Use this prominently wherever Payhip gives us room:
See what school really costs your family — not just September.
Secondary line:
Uniform. Trips. Clubs. Replacements. School extras. One organised planner.
And another useful hook for Pinterest/social later:
What's school going to cost you in the next 90 days?