It was founded in September 1949 by athlete and Liberal Party politician Lt-Col Stuart Townend with his wife, Beatrice.

[2][3] Besides notable alumni in politics and the arts, Hill House is known for its distinct uniform, which includes thick mustard cable-knit jumpers, rust-coloured corduroy knickerbockers, knitted hats, and bags in British racing green.

The school was founded in Switzerland in 1949 and in London in 1951 by Lieutenant-Colonel Townend and his wife, Beatrice.

Townend chose his pupils solely on the basis of his approval of their mothers, and women teachers were preferentially chosen according to the height of their skirt's hemline.

[6][4] Prince Charles went to Hill House, following advice from Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister at the time.