The Wheatsheaf Inn in East Hendred has been listed by WTS Property Consultants, with the premises currently open and continuing to serve both food and drink.

The property dates back to the late 16th century, when Elizabeth I of the Tudor dynasty ruled England, with timber beams throughout, typical of buildings of the period.

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The listing states: “The original part of the building is noted as being of cruck construction, with timber beams throughout the building.”

Around 50 covers can be served within the pub which, according to its website, has served alcohol since the 1700s and was a beer-only establishment until 1960.

The Wheatsheaf Inn in East Hendred has been listed for sale (Image: WTS Property Consultants)

Across its around 0.3 acres the Grade II listed property has a smoking shelter, a commercial kitchen and a car park, with its first floor including several bedrooms.

WTS Property Consultants state that the “property will appeal to local licensed operators, restaurateurs and investors”.

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Currently the pub is open all week from midday to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9.30pm, excepting Sundays when it is open for lunchtime only.

It has a 4.6-star rating based on 160 Google Reviews and its listing notes it is well known for good food, with the business also offering meals as takeaways.

The operators of The Wheatsheaf Inn have been approached for comment.

Earlier this month, Abingdon School announced it is to merge with two prep schools in the town.

Independent schools across the county are now agreeing to mergers as they seek ways of consolidating their position, with mergers a method of building ‘resilience’.

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Abingdon School, a private boys’ school which is one of the top performing schools in the country, has joined forces with Abingdon Prep School and The Manor Prep, to form the Abingdon Schools Group at the start of the new academic year.

Abingdon Prep School is in Frilford near Abingdon, while The Manor Prep is in Faringdon Road, close to St Helen and St Katharine school for girls, another top performing independent school.

From left to right: Nicky Black, Head Abingdon Prep School; Rachel Hamlyn, Head The Manor Prep; and Mike Windsor, Head, Abingdon) (Image: Abingdon School) (Image: Abingdon School)

The announcement follows Abingdon School’s decision to become co-educational, admitting girls to the first year (Year 7) and Sixth Form (Year 12) from September.

James Sporle, chair of governors at Abingdon School, said earlier: “The formation of the Abingdon Schools Group is a commitment to the future.

“By joining together from a position of strength, we are creating a robust and sustainable group united by excellence that offers our families long-term stability and breadth of choice.

Abingdon School (Image: Contributed)

“Families, pupils and staff can continue to expect the same distinctive educational experience and sense of belonging that defines each school, while benefiting from the advantages of closer collaboration and shared expertise.”

Peter Dickson, chair of governors at The Manor Prep, said: “This partnership marks a significant and exciting milestone that celebrates and protects the unique heritage of each of our schools, while our shared commitment to educational excellence will unlock even greater opportunities for our pupils.”

In May last year, Radley College and Prep Schools Trust, which includes Cothill House and Chandlings Prep School, announced they were merging.

Chandlings and Cothill House, which educate boys and girls from two to 13, are close to Radley College – one of three remaining full boarding schools for boys aged 13-18. 

George May, headteacher at Cothill House (Image: Contributed)

Prep Schools Trust is a family of seven junior schools across the country, including Kitebrook in the Cotswolds on the Oxfordshire border which educates 330 pupils.

All eight schools joined forces to form Radley Schools Group in September 2025.

The Council of Radley College, which manages the private school, took on the controlling responsibility for the group.

Prefects at Radley College (Image: Andrew Walmsley/Radley College)

Radley Schools Group said in a statement at the time: “Radley Schools Group believes in the timeless and authentic values of high quality charitable independent education.

“Through the strength and stability of our group, we are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all our pupils throughout their childhood.

“Blending the very best of tradition and innovation, we seek to develop young people of outstanding character and purpose for generations to come.”

Kingham Hill School (Image: Ollie Tigwell)

In July last year, Kingham Hill School, near Chipping Norton, which educates 325 pupils aged 11 to 18, became part of the Cheltenham-based Dean Close Foundation.

It decided to join the foundation based on “shared values and a commitment to developing the unique potential in every pupil,”.

Rye St Antony in Headington (Image: Contributed)

And in September, 2024, Headington School and Rye St Antony School merged to form Headington Rye Oxford.

The new school includes facilities for a prep school for pupils aged three to 11 at the Rye site, and for girls aged 11-18 at the Headington senior school site.

Our Lady’s Abingdon private school closed suddenly last year, citing financial pressures.

The force appealed for information in relation to Thomas Foster-Barnes aged 35, for recall to prison for breaching his licensing conditions.

Since the search was launched, police said a man has been arrested and that officers are no longer looking for Foster-Barnes.

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Thames Valley Police issued an update on the search during the afternoon of Monday, May 18.

A spokesman for the force said: “Thames Valley Police would like to thank the public and the media for supporting our appeal, but we are no longer appealing for information.

“A man has been arrested in connection with the offence.”