A huge amount of care and attention is taken by The Hendreds school staff in developing a safe and dynamic learning environment for all children from 4 through to 11.

The range of activities enjoyed by the children is unusually diverse. Each child is given the opportunity to shine where they excel and to gain confidence where they lack it under the careful guidance and gentle care of the staff.

Every child takes part in some form of sport, almost every day, from judo to gymnastics through to outdoor team sports and swimming. These activities are all taught by professional PE teachers.

The children are immersed in music from the very start of Reception right the way through the school. The range of exposure is diverse and engaging, with music workshops, weekly class music sessions and church concerts. Every child will, at some stage in the school, have violin or cello lessons.

All children are also involved in drama productions throughout their time in the school. These range from the traditional Nativity play for the younger children to more mature and demanding drama productions and workshops for the older children.

The children enjoy their learning environment and come to respect it and the things within it. They spend as much time outside as possible throughout the year both during play times and teaching time. There are many class and school outings both locally, for example to see the lambing at the local farm, and further afield, such as to Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford and The O2 Arena in London.

“What the Hendreds gives to its children is an openness to the world, a creative approach to learning, and a delight in the arts that unlocks the learning across the curriculum. It prepared me for a life following my love for the arts, becoming a father myself, and having an undeniable empathy for those I meet, both professionally and personally, which has led me to my Senior Manager role in a FTSE 250 company.” Ex-pupil

“All of the teachers help you do the best, whether it’s reading, spelling or maths you need to work on, they’ll be there like a friend.” Pupil

“What the school will do for your child is boost their confidence and help them be involved. Everyone is kind and caring (pupils and teachers) at The Hendreds, and it is a very welcoming environment.” Pupil

“What’s really good is the way that everyone gets involved instead of the best actors doing the acting or the best singers singing. Everyone gets a try.” Pupil

“The Hendreds is fabulous in every way, from its lessons to its trips, from its productions to its breaks.” Pupil