Focus 

Developing curious lifelong learners

Day fees 2024/25 

$26,200–$34,200 (incl. VAT)

Pupils

600

Ages

4–13

Spear’s Review

‘A child’s mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled’ runs the warming tagline of Hill House School’s online prospectus. A London prep school that caters to an international mix of pupils, the school has a strong connection to a similarly named sister school in Switzerland – the original birthplace of Hill House, founded in 1949 – which offers up to 10 boarding school experiences and courses for the Knightsbridge pupils. 

Championing a ‘broad-based curriculum’, the prep school aims to encourage a ‘lifelong love of learning’ in its pupils. Notable alumni include King Charles III and pop star Lily Allen.

Senior school destinations 

In 2024, Hill House students moved on to senior schools including Dulwich College, Wetherby, Downe House, Brighton College and Eton.

Head teacher

Hill House is now the only London school in which the day-to-day administration of every aspect of the school remains in the care and control of the founding family, the Townends, with Richard Townend as head teacher.

Admissions

The main point of entry to the school is at 4 years old; however, children can join the school at any stage subject to places being available. The admissions process begins with a visit to the school. From there, younger children are invited for a ‘getting to know you’ session, and older children sit an academic and pastoral assessment.

Accessibility 

Heathrow Airport: 1 hour

Location

Click for more information about the research process and expert insight behind the Spear’s Schools Index.