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Hill House Junior Choir Hits the High Notes with Festival Win

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:23 GMT

Hill House Hosts the North’s Largest Girls’ Rugby 7s Festival

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:52:39 GMT

Hill House School in Doncaster has once again demonstrated its status as one of the country’s leading schools for girls’ rugby by hosting the largest girls’ 7s rugby festival in the North this weekend.

Hill House Pupils Among Top Delegates at International MUN Conference

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:10:56 GMT

Hill House pupils enjoyed great success at the Bath International Schools Model United Nations (BISMUN) conference, held at Kingswood School, Bath, from 6 to 8 March.

U11 Boys Celebrate Success at Hymer’s 7s Rugby Competition

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:37:43 GMT

Congratulations to the Hill House U11 boys following an excellent performance at the Hymer’s 7s Rugby Competition earlier this week.

Record-Breaking Standards at This Year’s Spelling Bee

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:27:54 GMT

Hill House School was delighted to welcome junior schools from across the region for the annual Doncaster and District Spelling Bee.

Hundreds of Young Performers Shine as Robin Hood Festival Returns

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:40:30 GMT

The Robin Hood Music Festival made a triumphant return this weekend, marking a joyful new chapter after a year’s hiatus and reaffirming its place as one of Yorkshire’s most cherished celebrations of youth talent.

National Finals Beckon for Hill House U14 Boys Following Girls’ Earlier Triumph

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:13 GMT

Hill House School is celebrating a landmark moment in its sporting history as the U14 Boys’ hockey team secures a place in the National Hockey Finals, the furthest any boys’ hockey team has ever progressed since the relatively recent introduction as one of the school’s main sports.

'Incredible' Performance for Hill House Choir

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:34:16 GMT

Last week saw the Hill House Choir compete successfully at the renowned Mrs Sunderland Festival. Performing in the beautiful setting of Huddersfield Town Hall, the school provided the largest choir of the day with an impressive 82 members. Taking ‘Life’ as the theme, the Choir performed ‘The Circle of Life’ from ‘The Lion King’ followed by ‘The Rhythm of Life’ from ‘Sweet Charity’.

Lent Term Ends on a High Note with House Music

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:42:23 GMT

On Friday 13 February, we rounded off the first half of term with the wonderful House Music Competition.

Hill House Sixth Formers Celebrate Outstanding University and Conservatoire Offers

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:40:48 GMT

Hill House School is delighted to celebrate the outstanding university and specialist course offers received so far by our Sixth Formers, reflecting their hard work and ambition.

Hill House Celebrates LAMDA Centre Status as First Exams Begin

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:40:43 GMT

Hill House is proud to celebrate becoming a fully registered LAMDA Centre, with our first LAMDA examinations taking place this week.

Pupils Celebrate Success at MUN Conference

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:01:20 GMT

Our pupils enjoyed a highly successful weekend at the Manchester High School for Girls' Model United Nations (MUN) conference, where they represented Italy and Jordan across a range of committees addressing challenging and urgent global issues.

Strong Debut for Scarlett at NSEA Eventer's Challenge

Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:11:39 GMT

Huge congratulations to Year 9 pupil, Scarlett Ross, who represented the school with distinction at the recent NSEA Eventer's Challenge.

Final Headmaster's Awards 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:58:16 GMT

As we reach the end of the Michaelmas Term, we also mark the close of 2025, and with it the presentation of our final Headmaster’s Awards, announced at yesterday’s end-of-term assembly (Wednesday 17 December).

Hill House Celebrates Major Win as Forty Club Crowns Cricket School of the Year

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:27:08 GMT

As the battle for the Ashes begins in Australia, it was fitting that Hill House Cricket had an evening to remember at the home of cricket last weekend!

Hill House Awarded Prestigious “Significant Strength” in Latest ISI Inspection

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:21:34 GMT

Hill House School is proud to announce that it has been awarded a coveted ‘significant strength” in its most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). This is the highest commendation available under the current framework and is granted to only around 10% of independent schools nationally.

Full House as Dr. Lucy Worsley Delights Audience with Fresh Insights into Jane Austen

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:59:14 GMT

An audience of 350 people gathered last night for a special evening with Dr Lucy Worsley, OBE, as the celebrated historian delivered a captivating exploration of the life and legacy of Jane Austen.

Hill House Girls Crowned U14 North East Hockey Champions

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:59:40 GMT

The Hill House U14 Hockey team are celebrating being crowned Tier 2 North East Champions after a tense finals day at Leeds University.

House Spirit Shines at Annual House Relay Competition

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:24:50 GMT

The final day of the Michaelmas half-term ended on a high as we held our much-anticipated annual Inter-House Relay Competition on Friday.

Victory for Hill House Girls as Rosslyn Park Confirms Joint Win

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:53:20 GMT

Hill House School is delighted to acknowledge the conclusion of Rosslyn Park’s investigation into last year’s U16 Girls Competition, which had initially seen Hill House placed as runners-up.

Robin Hood Music Festival Set for Triumphant Return

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:05:45 GMT

After a brief hiatus in 2025, one of Yorkshire’s most cherished music events, the Robin Hood Music Festival, is set to make a spirited return next year, promising to be better than ever.

Hill House Pupil Returns to Inspire Future Musicians

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:24:50 GMT

Hill House School was delighted to welcome back former Head Boy, Joe Orme yesterday, as he returned to share his experiences and insights into life at a conservatoire with a group of aspiring young musicians.

Headmaster's Awards for U14 Hockey North-East Finalists

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:21:44 GMT

The Hill House U14 Girls’ Hockey team were delighted this week to secure a place at the North-East Hockey Finals in November.

Hill House MUN Team Shines at 25th Anniversary Cheadle Hulme Conference

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 15:01:43 GMT

A determined group of 12 Hill House Model United Nations pupils travelled to Cheadle Hulme School to take part in the first MUN conference of the academic year.

Match Teas – A Tradition of Sportsmanship and Friendship

Fri, 3 Oct 2025 15:22:25 GMT

At Hill House, sport is about far more than what happens on the pitch. An important part of every fixture is the chance for pupils, staff, and parents from both schools to come together afterwards, sharing refreshments and enjoying the spirit of the occasion.

Headmaster’s Award for Eco-House Project

Thu, 2 Oct 2025 13:32:03 GMT

The latest Headmaster’s Award has been presented to Year 8 pupil, Lucy Barker, for her outstanding eco-house project.

Hill House Awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:55:49 GMT

Hill House pupils continue to lead the way in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness across the school and the wider community.

Hill House Rugby Stars Selected for Leeds Rhinos Pathway Programme

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:43:55 GMT

Hill House School is celebrating as two of our talented rugby players, Emma Jackson and Leah Unwin, have been selected to join the prestigious Leeds Rhinos Women’s Pathway to Performance (P2P) programme.

Hill House Pupil Selected for Prestigious Yorkshire Cricket Programme

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:54:05 GMT

Hill House School is delighted to announce that Year 9 pupil, India Leach, has been selected for the Yorkshire Girls’ Emerging Player Programme (EPP) – one of just 12 young cricketers to be chosen across the county this year.

Team Spirit Shines at Year 7 Induction Event

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:46:35 GMT

On Friday 12 September 2025, Hill House School welcomed its newest Year 7 pupils to an exciting evening of House Team-building. The event, held right at the start of the academic year, gave pupils the perfect opportunity to bond with their Forms, meet their Form Tutors, and connect with House staff and prefects in a relaxed and fun environment.

Headmaster’s Award for Outstanding Work

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 14:18:57 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Rayna Rajasundaram (Year 8) has been awarded a prestigious Headmaster’s Badge in recognition of her exceptional work on her Geography project over the summer.

A Record Number of Alumni for Founder’s Day 2025

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:25:01 GMT

Hill House welcomed a record number of alumni on Sunday 31 August for Founder’s Day 2025. Former pupils from the Class of 1954 through to the Class of 2025 returned to celebrate the school’s heritage, community, and traditions.

Hill House Pupils Enjoyed a Life-Changing Cambodian Expedition

Mon, 1 Sep 2025 12:07:38 GMT

Pupils from Hill House, undertook an unforgettable expedition to Cambodia this summer, where they immersed themselves in history, conservation, and adventure.

Hill House Pupils Celebrate Another Year of Outstanding GCSE Success

Tue, 2 Sep 2025 15:07:12 GMT

Pupils and teachers at Hill House are celebrating another year of stellar GCSE results, after last year’s grades saw the school named as the Independent Senior School of the Year in the North by the Times.

Hill House Pupils Shine with Record A Level Results

Tue, 2 Sep 2025 15:06:26 GMT

Hill House Sixth students are celebrating after another year of very strong A level results.

Hill House Protects Families with Fee Cap Amid VAT Introduction

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:22:30 GMT

Hill House School is proud to have bucked the national trend in response to the introduction of VAT on independent school fees. While many families across the country are facing fee increases of 20% or more, Hill House has successfully capped its total increase at a much lower level. This achievement reflects the school’s strong financial management and its ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding value for money for families.

Outstanding Mathematical Achievement Recognised with Headmaster’s Award

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:54:30 GMT

Hill House School is delighted to recognise a group of exceptional pupils who have been awarded the Headmaster’s Award for their outstanding performances in the UK Junior Mathematical Challenge, held in May.

Speech Day 2025: Celebrating Achievement and School Community!

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:18:37 GMT

On Wednesday 9 July, Hill House School held its annual Speech Day, a much-anticipated event that brought together pupils, parents, staff and special guests to celebrate the achievements and milestones of the school community.

Hill House Pupils Receive Headmaster’s Award for Model UN Success

Tue, 8 Jul 2025 13:49:17 GMT

A group of Hill House pupils have been awarded the prestigious Headmaster’s Award in recognition of their commitment, achievement, and leadership at various MUN Conferences held across the country, this year.

Mrs Rogerson Joins Prestigious HMC in Significant Recognition

Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:54:59 GMT

Hill House School is proud to announce that Mrs Caroline Rogerson, Head of Senior School, has been accepted as an affiliate member of HMC (The Heads’ Conference), the prestigious professional body representing Heads of the world’s leading independent schools. Mrs Rogerson now joins Hill House Headmaster Mr David Holland as a member of the UK’s most respected network of educational leaders.

Hill House Pupil Selected for Prestigious DofE Award

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:50:55 GMT

We are proud to announce that Upper Sixth pupil Alex Idle-Crane has been selected as one of just 30 UK Youth Ambassadors for the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award - a prestigious national programme that empowers young people through personal development and community service.

Hill House U16 Girls Declared Joint Winners at Rosslyn Park Sevens

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:17:51 GMT

Hill House School is very proud to announce that our U16 Girls Rugby team has been officially declared Joint Winners of the National Schools’ Sevens Championships, held in March at Rosslyn Park.

Farewell for now, to the Upper Sixth!

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:07:30 GMT

On Friday, Hill House marked a significant milestone as the Upper Sixth pupils concluded their time in school before heading into study leave for their A Level examinations. While their daily presence at school may now pause, we look forward to welcoming them back for upcoming events including Speech Day, the Prom, their examinations, and Results Day.

Year 6 Enjoy Unforgettable Adventure on the Isle of Wight

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:32:50 GMT

Year 6 had a fantastic week away on the Isle of Wight, filled with fun, learning and unforgettable experiences.

Year 5 Enjoy Action-Packed Adventure on the Isle of Man

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Year 5 pupils from Hill House recently returned from an unforgettable residential trip to the Isle of Man, accompanied by Mrs Cull, Mr Rowe, Mrs Mason, and Mr and Mrs Smith.

Hill House Celebrates DofE Success at Buckingham Palace!

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:22:25 GMT

Hill House, which boasts one of the largest school centres for the Duke of Edinburgh Award in the North of England, was delighted to almost take over Buckingham Palace earlier this week at the Gold Award ceremonies.

“Thank You for the Music!” – Sixth Form Revue Success

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:05:30 GMT

Hill House School was alive with music last week as the annual Sixth Form Revue returned with a night to remember, culminating in a wonderful group performance of ABBA’s Thank You for the Music!

Hill House Pupils Enjoy Unforgettable Day at Leicester Tigers

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:51:32 GMT

On Friday 9 May 2025, 50 pupils from Years 7 and 8 had the incredible opportunity to take part in a memorable trip to the home of Leicester Tigers – Welford Road Stadium.

Mrs Donnelly Takes on Ultra Marathon for Charity

Wed, 7 May 2025 15:26:33 GMT

We are proud to share that Mrs Jane Donnelly, PE Teacher and Head of School House, will be undertaking an extraordinary challenge this summer in support of Children with Cancer UK.

Hill House School Proudly Sponsors Prestigious Award at Doncaster Business Awards

Fri, 2 May 2025 09:12:16 GMT

Hill House School is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Doncaster Business Awards - an event that honours the innovation, resilience, and achievements of our region’s thriving business community.