Uniform and Equipment

New Whitecross uniform from September 2026

We expect the highest standards of uniform because we know that it develops high expectations and respect for the importance of learning. We want our students to be business-like and smart in their appearance so that they are proud of the school and its values.

Our school uniform is practical, smart and has been chosen in consultation with parents and students.

From 1 September 2026, following government guidelines, our school uniform will be:

A plain white school shirt
The Whitecross tie*
The Whitecross jumper or cardigan*
Plain black, tailored trousers or a skirt (A-line non-stretchy material with zip at back)
For PE:
- The Whitecross short sleeved t-shirt*
- The Whitecross quarter zip top*
- Plain navy blue shorts
- Plain navy blue track pants
- Plain navy blue sports leggings

*These items are compulsory

Existing uniform which can continue to be worn:

The following items can still be worn as part of our uniform offer:

Existing navy blue, Whitecross branded ‘Macron’ PE kit (GCSE/BTEC and Sports Tours)
Whitecross branded track pants
Whitecross branded leggings
Whitecross branded skirts

Existing uniform may be worn until 16 July 2027 (end of academic year):

Blue polo shirts
Existing Whitecross PE kit (navy/sky blue Falcon kit)

Items not allowed from 1 September 2026:

Jogging bottoms in any form (these are the loose fitting, sweatshirt material type)

We have worked hard with our supplier regarding the cost of uniform and believe the new items offer value for money. All of the Whitecross uniform is available in “bundles” which offer discounts when items are bought together.

The Whitecross uniform and PE kit can be purchased from ClubSport online at: https://club-sports.shop/ or at their shop in town at 4 Bewell Street, Hereford HR4 0BH. Please note, the Whitecross logo has been approved for use by Clubsport only.

The Whitecross PTFA have pre-loved uniform available for a small donation from school. Items are listed on social media from time to time.

Item	Uniform - permitted	Not permitted / Information
White shirts and ties	A plain white school shirt with the Whitecross tie*
Cardigan	Black with blue Whitecross logo*
Jumper	Black V-neck with blue Whitecross logo*
Trousers	Black tailored trousers.	No jeans, leggings, tight fitting trousers, shorts, culottes or any other style of trousers.
Skirts	Black skirt, A-line style with zip at back.	No skirts of any stretchy material that can be pulled on. No skirts without a zip.
Socks and tights	Boys: plain black school socks. Girls: plain, thick black tights or white school socks (not sports).	No leggings or legwarmers.
Shoes	Sensible plain black shoes or all black trainers with no visible logos.	No high heels, boots, flimsy fashion shoes, Converse/canvas style trainers or dolly shoes.
Coats	Plain colour, of an outdoor nature suitable for keeping the wind, rain and cold out when walking to and from school but not in lessons.	No sweatshirt type material, sports tops, hooded tops or denim jackets.
Make up	No make up in Years 7, 8 and 9. Discreet make up only in Years 10 and 11.	None of the following: false eyelashes, false nails, coloured nail polish, coloured lipstick, coloured eye shadow, heavy kohl eyeliner, heavy brow pencils/powder, heavy foundation/fake tan or contouring.
Hair colour	Natural colour and only one colour.	No extreme styles, extensions, braidings, colours such as bright red, purple, pink etc. No patterns shaved into hair.
Hair accessories	Small, plain black or navy headbands, hijabs, hair ribbons or scrunchies.	No flowers, scarves other than hijabs or hair bandeaus.
Jewellery	One small stud earring in each ear. One charity wrist band. A non-smart watch.	No hooped earrings. No facial piercings including nose and eyebrow.

Boys PE Kit		Girls PE Kit
Whitecross short sleeved PE t-shirt with logo*	Plain white sports socks	Whitecross short sleeved PE t-shirt with logo*	Navy with sky blue stripe long sports socks
Whitecross quarter zip PE top with logo*	Non marking soled training shoes and football boots	Whitecross quarter zip PE top with logo*	Plain white sports socks
Navy track pants (no joggers allowed)	Shin pads	Navy fitted track pants	Non marking soled training shoes Football boots (for clubs)
Navy shorts	Gum shield	Navy sports leggings	Shin pads and gum shield
Navy with sky blue stripe long sports socks	A towel (optional)	Navy shorts	A towel (optional)

All items of clothes, including bags and equipment, must be clearly marked with the student’s full name.

Equipment required daily

We know from extensive research that getting the little things right creates an environment where learning is easier and students are more focused. A school with high expectations is more likely to be a place where students do well. By removing as many barriers as possible we believe we can focus on learning more easily. Our priority is to improve the learning of students so that they get the best possible grades when they leave.

Two black pens, one green pen, a highlighter pen. A pencil, an eraser, a ruler. A reading book, refillable water bottle, rucksack.

Equipment also required daily and available to purchase from school includes:

A whiteboard with whiteboard pen. Scientific calculator. School planner.