Craigclowan Preparatory School

Craigclowan Preparatory School is an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 in Perth, Scotland.HistoryCraigclowan was established in 1952 by Richard W Noad. Noad was educated at Sedbergh School and the University of Oxford, graduating with an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). He was formerly second master at Ardvreck in Crieff. The school opened on the 16 September 1952 with 36 pupils.In May 1955 Noad bought Craigclowan with its extensive grounds from Isabella McArthur. Following the death of Noad in 1965, the parents and staff agreed to form a company, to take over and run the school. The company, with six governors and a chairman, bought Craigclowan from the Noads in 1965. Craigclowan School Limited continues to expand facilities and buy land to the present day.HousesThere are four school houses, named after Scottish islands. Arran Harris Lewis SkyeHeadmasters 1952–1965: Richard W. Noad 1965–1979: Arthur A. Spence 1979–2007: Mike Beale 2007–2012: Andy Rathborne 2012–2015: Richard Evans 2016– : John GilmourNotable alumni Jamie Cachia (born 1987), Scotland field hockey international. Graeme Connal (born 1969), winner of the 1991 and 2009 World Curling Championships with team Scotland. Phil Kay (born 1969), stand-up comedian.