Craigclowan School A GSG School
- Craigclowan School
Edinburgh Road
Perth
PH2 8PS - Head: Mrs Liz Henderson
- T 01738 626310
- F 01738 440349
- E registar@craigclowan-school.co.uk
- W www.craigclowan-school.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Perth & Kinross
- Pupils: 180 (112 boys, 68 girls)
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £17,190 pa
- Open days: Saturday 23rd September 2023
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Like many prep schools, Craigclowan was set up in the 1950s, some say to cater for a group of local businessmen who couldn’t be bothered with the drive to what had been the closest prep school, nearly 20 miles away. Pupils are taught by class teachers for the majority of subjects for the first five years, though there is some setting and gradual introduction of specialist teachers. The previous head was keen to stress they are not a selective school - 'a complete slice through society' - but what matters is that...
What the school says...
Craigclowan provides a warm and nurturing environment for boys and girls aged 3 – 13. Set in stunning grounds with magnificent views over Perthshire, the school has a distinguished history, a reputation for the highest standards and expectations and a passion for childhood.
Our learning environment delivers a modern and distinctive education within a framework of proven traditional values, effectively balancing the best of old and new in education. Grant funding is available for nursery pupils and particular attention is paid to the transition period as nursery children begin their primary education. Every pupil is encouraged to achieve their all-round potential, both academically, on the sports field and in more than 50 extra-curricular activities on offer. These range from skiing, on the school’s own dry ski slope, to art clubs, judo, climbing, bushcraft skills, mountain biking, kayaking and fencing.
School is a hive of activity and our outdoor classroom, all-weather training ground, sports fields, Forest School and trim trail are in daily use. We aim to make the most of the world outside the classroom through a wide range of outdoor activities that build confidence and resilience, encourage creativity and problem solving and ensure rosy cheeks and muddy boots. With a friendly, caring and supportive ethos, staff are able to get to know the children closely and treat them as individuals in all they do. When it comes to moving on to senior school, our children attend a wide variety of top UK schools, both north and south of the border, many having achieved a scholarship. The values that we instil in our pupils during their journey through Craigclowan, are the qualities that allow them to thrive after they leave us.
Our school minibus fleet collects children from across the region and, to assist working parents, our Breakfast Club is open from 0730 and free after-school care is available for all children until 1800 daily. We also operate a number of holiday activity camps throughout the year including multi-activity camps and hockey, cricket and tennis coaching. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2022, Mrs Liz Henderson (early 50's), previously acting head and with over 20 years' experience at the school initially as a maths teacher. Having grown up in the Scottish borders, Mrs Henderson has stayed north of that border for her education - both her first degree and PGCE are from Edinburgh - and entire career, working both in the maintained and independent sector. She has 2 sons with a rare chromosome condition and has served on the board of the UK Fragile X Society. Free time will find her bagging Munros, like the good Scot she is.
Entrance
Some 90 per cent of the nursery children go on into the prep school. Intake obviously limited by geography as there are no boarding facilities, so tend to come from a 20 mile radius. This is being...
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | Y |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenalmond College | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2 All Rounder, 2 Sport, 1 Drama, 1 Warden’s Scholarship for Leadership |
| Strathallan School | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1 Sport, 2 Art, 1 Performing Arts |
| Dollar Academy | 2023 | 2 | ||
| Merchiston Castle School | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 Piping |
| Sedbergh School | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 Sport |
| Kilgraston School | 2023 | 1 |
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