Back to School / Gift Guides / Shopping / 14 August 2025

Junior Top 10: Kids’ Pencil Cases

Take a look at our favourite children's pencil cases - that all important back-to-school stationery item. From soft and furry to full of secret compartments we've rounded up the best...

By Eleonore Crompton

Junior Magazine Back to School Junior Top 10: Kids’ Pencil Cases
Junior Magazine How cute is this little caterpillar designed by Donna Wilson? Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face, whether they’re a student or a teacher.  Simple, sturdy cotton with an easy-to-grip zip.

How cute is this little caterpillar designed by Donna Wilson? Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face, whether they’re a student or a teacher.  Simple, sturdy cotton with an easy-to-grip zip.

Donna Wilson Casey Caterpillar Pencil Case, £33.95, Papersmiths

Junior Magazine A pretty but sturdy corduroy pencil case with a cute zip pull and pockets for erasers, sharpeners and secret notes!

A pretty but sturdy corduroy pencil case with a cute zip pull and pockets for erasers, sharpeners and secret notes!

Emile et Ida Quilted floral pencil case, €39, Smallable

Junior Magazine If you know someone who needs a furry friend to keep them company at school, Bartholemew Bear might just be the perfect choice of companion. This Jellycat pouch is roomy enough for pens, pencils, rulers and more but can be used to store anything you like.

If you know someone who needs a furry friend to keep them company at school, Bartholemew Bear might just be the perfect choice of companion. This Jellycat pouch is roomy enough for pens, pencils, rulers and more but can be used to store anything you like.

Bartholemew Bear Pouch, £38, Jellycat

Junior Magazine Bright, uplifting and very roomy. A brilliant pencil case for anyone who loves a whole rainbow of colouring equipment and more.  Matching water bottle and bag available.

Bright, uplifting and very roomy. A brilliant pencil case for anyone who loves a whole rainbow of colouring equipment and more.  Matching water bottle and bag available.

Crafty Pencil Case, £11, Frugi

Junior Magazine A classic zip up pencil case made from 100% recycled nylon with plenty of room for all the essentials and a cool solar system motif that kids will love. Bonus points for the practical colour palette that won’t show the dirt.

A classic zip up pencil case made from 100% recycled nylon with plenty of room for all the essentials and a cool solar system motif that kids will love. Bonus points for the practical colour palette that won’t show the dirt.

Liewood Planet Print Pencil Case £26, Childrensalon

Junior Magazine We love this Herschel Supply Co x LEGO pencil case, which has a sturdy zip-around shell that means it’s easy to poke around in plus a top handle for carrying. It also has a separate mesh compartment inside for keeping things neat and organised. Available in two different designs  – classic Lego and flower Lego. Matching back packs available.

We love this Herschel Supply Co x LEGO pencil case, which has a sturdy zip-around shell that means it’s easy to poke around in plus a top handle for carrying. It also has a separate mesh compartment inside for keeping things neat and organised. Available in two different designs  – classic Lego and flower Lego. Matching back packs available.

Herschel Supply Co. x LEGO® Woven Pencil Case, £35, Selfridges

Junior Magazine Anyone who remembers the joy of pencil cases with secret compartments will enjoy passing on the pleasure to their kids. This rainbow version features pop-out compartments for scissors, sticky tape and a pencil sharpener as well as slip-in storage for their favourite pens and pencils.

Anyone who remembers the joy of pencil cases with secret compartments will enjoy passing on the pleasure to their kids. This rainbow version features pop-out compartments for scissors, sticky tape and a pencil sharpener as well as slip-in storage for their favourite pens and pencils.

Angels by Accessorize Kids’ Rainbow Pencil Case, Pink/Multi, £13, John Lewis 

Junior Magazine Oh wow! When we first saw this pencil case we immediately wanted it for ourselves. This ready stocked, transparent pouch, packed full of zingy stationery is perfect for older kids who love to stand out from the crowd. The orange contrast zip is everything. Available in a fab green and blue colourway too.

Oh wow! When we first saw this pencil case we immediately wanted it for ourselves. This ready stocked, transparent pouch, packed full of zingy stationery is perfect for older kids who love to stand out from the crowd. The orange contrast zip is everything. Available in a fab green and blue colourway too.

Filled Pencil Case, £25, Harrods

Junior Magazine We love this roomy, two-tone pencil case made from recycled PET bottles with a chunky zip and sweet striped trim. A pared back but fun aesthetic that kids will love.  For a satisfyingly stylish top-to-toe look, there’s a matching backpack in a myriad of different colourways.

We love this roomy, two-tone pencil case made from recycled PET bottles with a chunky zip and sweet striped trim. A pared back but fun aesthetic that kids will love.  For a satisfyingly stylish top-to-toe look, there’s a matching backpack in a myriad of different colourways.

Colour blocking pencil case, £19.95, Sticky Lemon

Junior Magazine Sometimes one pencil case just won’t cut it. This trio of pouches will make sure everything has a home and will make rummaging in that backpack so much easier. We love the mismatched bold prints and handy loops for attaching them together on a key chain. Great for storing stationery, hand sanitisers and personal hygiene products for older kids.

Sometimes one pencil case just won’t cut it. This trio of pouches will make sure everything has a home and will make rummaging in that backpack so much easier. We love the mismatched bold prints and handy loops for attaching them together on a key chain. Great for storing stationery, hand sanitisers and personal hygiene products for older kids.

BAGGU Japanese Produce Flat Pouch Set, £36, Urban Outfitters

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