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Craigclowan Preparatory School, Perth PH2

Edinburgh Road, Perth, Perth & Kinross PH2 8PS

10 reasons to choose Craigclowan Preparatory School

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Craigclowan Preparatory School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 83. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Perth and one of the 3 best primary schools for 5 miles.

School fundamentals

Craigclowan Preparatory School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 3 and 13 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school and a member of the Glenalmond College group. Craigclowan Preparatory School fees range from £5,730 (Rec) to £6,075 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT and lunches.

Average class size

Craigclowan Preparatory School has one class or two classes per year, and an average class size of 14 pupils.

Leavers' destinations

Destinations for Craigclowan Preparatory School leavers are mainly 10 Scottish independent day and boarding schools. A minority head to English schools. No particular destination dominates, though that may change subsequent to the school’s merger with Glenalmond College.

The Craigclowan Preparatory School curriculum

School curriculum is based on the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence to Primary 5 and then the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum. It also includes PSHE, French, Latin. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. An outdoor learning programme for all year groups; Forest School to Primary 4, and Bushcraft Skills from Primary 5.

Specialist teaching

Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Primary 6.

Sport at Craigclowan Preparatory School

School offers over 15 different sports. Every pupil represents the school in a team sport. Competitive teams in major sports from Primary 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in hockey.

The Arts at Craigclowan Preparatory School

Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and two-thirds take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Primary 3. Two choirs, a pipe band and several instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Minibus service.

Find another school near Craigclowan Preparatory School

Independent Prep Schools

Strathallan Prep School (4.6 miles); Morrison’s Academy, Primary School (19.6 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Strathallan School (4.6 miles); Glenalmond College (12.4 miles).

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