Hill House School

Hill House International Junior School is an independent preparatory day school primarily in the Knightsbridge district of London. It was founded in September 1949 by athlete and Liberal Party politician Lt-Col Stuart Townend with his wife, Beatrice, initially in Switzerland, but has since also established branches in South West London. It is the largest preparatory school in London and was originally a boys-exclusive school, turning fully coeducational in 1981. The school is known for its distinct uniform, which includes thick mustard cable-knit jumpers, rust corduroy knickerbockers, knitted hats, and bags in British racing green.

Hill House International Junior School
Address

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London
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SW1X 0EP

England
Coordinates51°29′51″N 0°09′37″W
Information
TypePreparatory school
MottoLatin: Semper vigilans (Always vigilant)
English: "A child's mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
Established1949 (Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland)
1951 (Knightsbridge, London), United Kingdom)
FounderLieutenant-Colonel H. Stuart Townend
Department for Education URN100518 Tables
Head MasterRichard Townend
Staff110 (approx.)
GenderCo-educational
Age4 to 13
Enrolment690 As of January 2018
HousesGrammont, Midi, Naye, and Rosa
Colour(s)Old gold, rust & tan
   
Former pupilsOld Hill Housers
Websitehttp://www.hillhouseschool.co.uk/
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