School & Classroom Supplies
From exercise books and copier paper to pens, planners, glue and everyday classroom essentials, keep teachers and pupils supplied for the school day.
Art & Design Supplies
Paints, papers, drawing materials, textiles, collage supplies and creative essentials for classrooms, art rooms and hands-on learning.
Office Products
Filing, notebooks, planners, post room supplies and everyday office essentials to support admin teams, reception areas and school offices.
Technology & Machines
Printers, scanners, laminators, shredders, binding machines and everyday technology to support classrooms, offices and administration.
Products & Solutions for Education
Everything your classrooms, offices, staff areas and wider education environment need to keep the day running smoothly. Request a login to fully experience our Education Range
Cleaning, Hygiene & First Aid
Cleaning, washroom, waste management, first aid and safety essentials to help keep education environments clean, safe and ready for the day.
Furniture & Interiors
Desks, chairs, storage, lockers, soft seating and specialist education furniture, with space planning and design support for better learning environments.
Sport, Outdoor, Clothing & Bags
PE and sports equipment, outdoor and playground essentials, clothing, hoodies, high-vis and bags to support lessons, activities and life beyond the classroom.
Catering Supplies & Equipment
Drinks, groceries, kitchen essentials and catering equipment for staff rooms, kitchens, dining areas, meetings and events.
Smarter, More Sustainable Solutions
More than products. Practical services and smarter choices that help reduce waste, simplify purchasing and support a more sustainable workplace.
Cartridge & Paper Recycling
Cartridge & Paper Recycling
Responsible recycling for paper, ink and toner cartridges, helping keep valuable materials out of landfill.
Explore Eco SolutionsA&J Approved
A&J Approved
An easier way to identify more sustainable products, selected using criteria including recycled content, biodegradability, FSC and PEFC credentials and plant-based materials.
Explore A&J ApprovedSmarter Deliveries
Smarter Deliveries
Consolidate orders into fewer planned deliveries, helping reduce unnecessary journeys, emissions and disruption to your operation.
Explore Smarter DeliveriesSecure Shredding
Secure Shredding
Secure confidential waste collections with flexible shredding options designed to make document disposal simple and responsible.
Explore Secure ShreddingTrusted by education establishments that need dependable support
From everyday essentials to larger requirements, education establishments need suppliers they can rely on. Aston & James helps simplify purchasing across classrooms, offices and shared spaces, with dependable service and one dedicated account manager.
Supporting education environments of all shapes and sizes
Reducing Costs Without Compromising Quality
When LJ Construction came to Aston & James they were relying on multiple suppliers for office stationery and branded PPE. Rising costs, inconsistent branding quality and slow turnaround times were creating unnecessary complexity. By consolidating supply with Aston & James, they reduced costs, improved quality and simplified purchasing through a single dedicated account manager.
The Challenge
The business was using several suppliers for everyday workplace products, each presenting different challenges. Office stationery costs had continued to rise, while their PPE supplier struggled with slow lead times and inconsistent print quality. Managing multiple suppliers was becoming inefficient and time-consuming.
The Solution
Aston & James provided a single source for both office supplies and branded PPE, offering more competitive pricing, faster turnaround times and consistently high branding quality. A dedicated Account Manager gave the customer one point of contact, helping resolve queries quickly and making ordering straightforward and reliable.
LJ Construction
"We've reduced our day-to-day costs whilst receiving better value for money. Having a dedicated Account Manager who understands our business has simplified purchasing, improved efficiency and ensured every order is handled accurately and on time. Aston & James consistently provide excellent customer service, competitive pricing and high-quality products, making them our first choice supplier."
Playground & Outdoor Equipment
Transform mundane tarmac into vibrant, engaging spaces where pupils can make the most of their break time. From exciting climbing equipment to peaceful woodland retreats, we can help create outdoor spaces for play, activity and relaxation.
Tell us what you're looking to achieveQuestions Education Teams Ask Us
Everything you need to know before switching supplier
From supplying different departments to managing multiple locations, education procurement can quickly become complicated. Here are some of the questions organisations ask when they are looking to simplify it.
