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Craigclowan has put past difficulties behind it and is looking purposefully towards the future, its financial situation secured and with a new headmaster who is beginning to make his mark. We were charmed by the school and its children who certainly seem very happy both inside and outside the classroom.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 230 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £19,596 - £20,775 pa
- Local authority
- Perth and Kinross Council
Headteacher
Head
Mr Dougal Lyon
Since 2025, Dougal Lyon. Educated at Blundell’s in Devon, followed by geography at Southampton and postgraduate degrees from Oxford. Mr Lyon taught at Christ College, Brecon and Framlingham schools, followed by six years as a housemaster and a year
Entrance
Ninety per cent of children come from pre-school to the main school and have priority in the allocation of places in form one, and the school endeavours to make places available to siblings.
Prospective pupils are asked to visit, meet the head and
- Open days
- September
Exit
Glenalmond is an obvious destination now that the schools are under the same ownership, but head is keen to make the case for other schools that may be more suitable for a particular child. Ten children won scholarships in 2025 for a range of
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Mobile phones are now allowed in school. Any child who needs to bring a mobile phone to school should hand it in to the school office at the start of the day and should collect it at the end of the school day.
Pupils
Money matters
Fees inclusive of all activities and extra tuition, excepting trips, outings, skiing and private music lessons. At the time of our visit the fees had remained unchanged for a year, a marketing strategy to help parents.
Funded hours in the nursery
- Fee information
- £19,596 - £20,775 pa
Our view
Craigclowan was founded as a day school in the 1950s, preparing children for entry to nearby independents, and by the 1990s had become a very successful national feeder school, excelling both in sport and academically. A drop in numbers following the
The last word
Craigclowan has put past difficulties behind it and is looking purposefully towards the future, its financial situation secured and with a new headmaster who is beginning to make his mark. We were charmed by the school and its children who certainly
