Hill House
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW1X 0EP
Founded in 1951, Hill House is a small independent school set in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. With around 465 boys and girls on its roll, it offers a compact, day-only setting in one of central London's most established residential areas. The school has no religious affiliation and is inspected by the ISI. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a meaningful proportion for a school of this size.
465
Pupils
£25,596
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 465
- Location
- London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
- Website
- https://hillhouseschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Edmund Townend
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent school, Hill House operates outside the maintained sector and sets its own academic course. Its modest size of 465 pupils allows for close attention to individual children, and the level of SEN support on offer suggests a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.69%
- EHC plans
- 0.43%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1951
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,680 - £25,596
No bursaries
The last word
A small, long-established independent in central Kensington and Chelsea, suited to families seeking an intimate day school. Note that fees run from £22,680 to £25,596 a year and no bursaries are offered.
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Hill House 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hill House located?
Hill House is located at London, SW1X 0EP.
What type of school is Hill House?
Hill House is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Hill House?
Hill House has approximately 465 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.