There is a preschool and two primary schools located in the village. Children attending secondary school travel to schools in Wantage, Abingdon or other towns in the area.

The Hendreds Pre-school meets in purpose built premises at Snells Hall in East Hendred and provides a bright, stimulating and safe environment for children from three years old.

Contact us for an informal chat or to reserve your place. Once your child turns three, he or she is entitled to attend free of charge. Free funding can be applied for in September, January and April. Sessions run on Monday to Friday mornings with afternoon sessions being introduced as the year progresses.

This a traditional small village school with an average 115 pupils.
Most of the children attending the school come from East or West Hendred and the other outlying villages such as Ardington, Betterton and Lockinge.

In addition to the specified activities in literacy and numeracy, the school maintains a well balanced curriculum. Specialist teaching is available in P.E, French and Music.

Frequent drama productions also provide the opportunity to celebrate the children's work in Music and Drama.

The school also offers a very popular and well managed after school club.

For general enquiries contact:

Tel: 01235 833379

Larger than The Hendreds Primary, St Amands welcomes children from Catholic families from towns and villages within a 50 mile radius.

The school offers a wide range of facilities and is particularly proud of the new extension.

For general enquiries contact:

Tel: 01235 833342