The school is a non-profit making charitable trust of Christian foundation priding itself on a friendly atmosphere and personal approach to all its pupils' educational needs. By offering not only a quality academic education, but also a wide range of cultural, sporting and extra-curricular activities, pupils and staff alike are able to enjoy a full, challenging and rewarding school environment.
A combination of traditional teaching methods with the most appropriate from modern thinking and practice, is the platform for a strong academic programme. As children progress through the school there is a gradual change to subject based teaching in specialist areas. Whilst preparing pupils for the Common Entrance Examination at 13+ the school curriculum closely correlates with the National Curriculum. The emphasis is on all pupils experiencing and learning a wide range of subjects.
Music, drama and art play a prominent part in the daily life of Hill House. All pupils are taught those subjects on a weekly basis with the majority being regularly involved in concerts, productions and plays. Art exhibitions and displays are regularly mounted. A sign of the strength in depth and commitment by pupils to both music and art is reflected in the number of scholarships gained in both subjects by our 13+ leavers.
We have an extensive games programme with access to excellent sports facilities. Curriculum sport is centred around major team games including hockey, netball, cross-country, swimming, rounders and athletics for girls and rugby, soccer, cross-country, cricket, athletics and swimming for the boys.
In addition we have an extensive extra-curricular programme. On average over 40 widely ranging activities are offered every week and pupils select their preferences on a termly basis.
Recent development and changes have included the acquisition and refurbishing of the new Lower School building, a new library, a new information technology/computer laboratory, new art/CDT area, new nursery area, new faculty classrooms and a new reception and administration area.
Normal entry is at 3 years of age, although older pupils are welcome when places are available. Entry is based on interview with both the relevant head of sector and the Headmaster. Older children may be required to sit an entrance examination to establish their academic level.
