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 and Kinross
- Pupils: 180 (112 boys, 68 girls)
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £17,190 - £18,225 pa (last updated on 06/08/2024)
- Open days: September
- 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 to learn, grow and be happy. The dedicated, caring staff encourage pupils to achieve their all-round potential in the classroom, on the sports fields, on the stage and in the music and art departments. The school aims to make the most of the world outside the classroom - wellies and waterproofs are a must! Craigclowan's children stay children for longer but when they do move on they attend a wide variety of top UK senior schools, many with scholarships under their belts. ...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
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathallan School | 2024 | 8 | 8 | Scholarships: 2 Academic, 1 Art, 4 Sports, 1 Fencing |
| High School of Dundee | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Dollar Academy | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Fettes College | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports Exhibition |
| Oundle School | 2024 | 1 |
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