Crispin Dawson

Crispin Dawson

Crispin joined Padworth College as Principal in September 2022.

Crispin has more than 22 years of experience teaching in state, independent and international schools, including more than 20 years of experience in boarding schools. He is passionate about leading a school community and influencing and creating an outstanding environment for students to learn and thrive as young people.

Crispin was a Senior Housemaster at Oakham School from 2000 to 2013, before moving to Cheltenham College, where he was Senior Deputy Head and Acting Head for a short period.  In January 2021, he moved to Muscat, Oman to take on a new role as Founding Principal of Cheltenham Muscat, serving in this role until August 2022.  Additionally, Crispin is a Boarding Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate and holds an MEd in Educational Leadership from the University of Buckingham.

Crispin is married to Sarah.  They have three children who attend boarding school in the UK.

 

Important Announcement

Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell were appointed as joint administrators of Padworth College Limited on 30 June 2025.

In the days prior to our appointment the directors had notified parents, guardians, agents and staff that the school was ceasing to trade.

If you are a creditor, you will shortly receive formal notification from the Joint Administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim the amounts you are owed. Please let us know if you have not heard from us by 18 July 2025.

If you have any queries, please send them via email to cmusupport@uk.gt.com.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability. Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell are authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association to act as insolvency practitioners.