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Hill House

Hill House is a remarkable school welcoming children from Nursery through to Year 8, with a focus on a nurturing and outstanding education.

Day fees
£22,680 – £28,980
Entry
School Exam + InterviewSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Edmund Townend
Headmaster
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
396
166 girls, 299 boys
Location
Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 13
Founded
1949
Entry points
3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 12+, 16+
Ofsted
Inspected 2025
Nearest station
Knightsbridge
School buses
Yes
Saturday school
No
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Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic, Music, Art +3
Overview

About Hill House

Hill House is a co-educational preparatory school in Chelsea, London, for children aged 4 to 13 years. The main point of entry is Reception at 4 years old, but children can join at any stage subject to availability. The school offers a warm and supportive environment with a strong emphasis on academic and pastoral care. Entry is usually in September, but occasional places are available throughout the year. The admissions process includes a school tour, registration, and assessments or 'Getting to Know You' sessions depending on age. Hill House pupils regularly win places and scholarships at leading UK senior schools.

Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 4–13. Selective entry.

Best for
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    every Thursday at 9:30am during term time
    School Tours (term-time, Thursday)

Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£22,680 – £28,980per year · Day · 2026-27
By entry point · 2026-27
4+£23,760
7+£25,560
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
10
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Distinctive features

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family run school

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small class sizes

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international community

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all-through 4-13

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prepares pupils for leading UK public schools

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more than 20% scholarship success

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multiple London locations

Flood Street, Cadogan Gardens, Hans Place

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Fencing ClubSports Club (various year groups)SquashSwimming ClubFootballCricketTennis

music

Singing Club

drama

Drama Club

academic club

Story Time ClubBoard Games ClubLEGO ClubChess Club

other

Cooking ClubFriday Fun Club (Small School)Art Club

Facilities

academic

Flood Street building (Ages 4–5)Cadogan Gardens building (Ages 5–9)Hans Place building (Ages 9–13)Founders' Hall, 2 Radnor WalkGlion campus, Switzerland (courses)

Latest exam results

Outcomes2024
20
regularly winning scholarships across academic

Where leavers go

20252024
Cohort—65
Oxbridge—0
Russell Group—0
US Ivy00
Medicine—0

Notable alumni

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (royalty)Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (royalty)Guy Ritchie (film director)Jemima Khan (journalist and producer)Tom Parker Bowles (food writer)
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House system

Flood StreetCadogan GardensHans Place

Inspection

Ofsted inspection, 1 Jul 2025

Outstanding

Term dates 2026/27

Autumn2 Sept 2026 → 9 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer20 Apr 2027 → 7 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Hill House term dates and holidays →

Policies & documents

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73%

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£9,090 – £23,850
71%

Heathfield House School

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£15,090 – £16,470
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£27,324 – £28,296

Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Hill House best for?+

Hill House suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How much are the fees at Hill House?+

Day fees at Hill House range from £22,680 to £28,980 per year in 2026-27. Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Hill House?+

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How does admissions work?+

Hill House is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Hill House support SEND?+

Hill House offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Hill House take?+

Hill House takes pupils from age 4 to 13.

Is Hill House a day or boarding school?+

Hill House is a day school.

Is Hill House co-educational or single-sex?+

Hill House is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Hill House?+

Hill House is in Kensington and Chelsea, SW1X 0EP.

How do I contact admissions at Hill House?+

Contact Hill House by email at registrar@hillhouseschool.co.uk or phone on 02075841331.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.