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Mount Kelly is an independent school located in Tavistock, Devon, UK. We are a co-educational school for children aged between 4 and 18 offering day, weekly, flexi and full boarding.
The Mount Kelly education stands apart in the values and attitudes of its young men and women. Compassion, tolerance, kindness, integrity, generosity of spirit and a commitment to service underpin a determined dedication to academic excellence.
Mount Kelleians are nurtured by a sensitive rigour in which they are expected to take the risk of being more than what they may think they are, to pick themselves up, and others too, when things do not go their way and in so doing to learn the true nature, joy and responsibility of success.
Open DayDiscovery Day
Saturday 26 September 2026
Start Your Journey
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% GCSE AVERAGE PASS RATE
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% 1ST CHOICE UNIVERSITY
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% A LEVEL & BTECA* - B GRADES
Nature At Mount Kelly
SWIMMING
Mount Kelly has an internationally recognised Performance Swimming programme, managed by Emma Collings-Barnes. There are three pools on our campus including a 50m, 8 lane Olympic Legacy swimming pool.
GIRLS' FOOTBALL
Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.
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Our latest podcast is now live!🎙
Join OMK Elena as she shares her inspiring experience of studying at Mount Kelly in the UK while continuing to work towards her Swiss educational goals.✨
In this episode, Elena reflects on life as an international pupil and how studying abroad has helped shape her discipline, broaden her cultural understanding, and prepare her for future opportunities.
The podcast also includes practical advice and helpful tips for pupils considering studying abroad.🌍
Click the link in the bio to listen to the most recent Podcast.
#MountKelly #BoardingSchool #OMK #Podcast #InternationalEducation #Experience #GlobalLearning #BoardingSchool #Education
It`s always great to hear about what our staff and pupils get up to during the holidays.
Lauren D, Oliver D and coach Niamh have been busy working with a fantastic group of swimmers in the Isle of Man this week, delivering a skills and technique camp packed with learning both in and out of the pool. 🏊♂️🏊♀️
Throughout the week, the swimmers enjoyed four days of stroke technique sessions and gym work, developing their skills and building confidence. The team also delivered a presentation on the importance of pre- and post-pool routines, along with a discussion on nutrition and how to fuel the body properly for race day.
A special well done to Lauren and Olivia for volunteering their time and helping to make a real difference within the swimming community. Congratulations to Lauren, Ollie and Niamh on helping to deliver such a fantastic week! 👏💙
@mk_swimming
#MountKelly #Swimming #Summerholidays #IsleOfMan #MKFamily #SwimmingCamp #StrokeTechnique #Community
Discover your place at Mount Kelly.🎉
Mount Kelly is more than just a school. It`s a community where pupils feel welcomed, valued and supported every day. From lasting friendships to inspiring opportunities, it`s a place that truly feels like home.✨
Join us for our Discovery Day on Saturday 26 September and experience the unique sense of belonging that makes Mount Kelly so special.
🔗Follow the link in our bio to book your place.
#MountKelly #DiscoverYourPlace #DiscoveryDay #OpenDay #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #SchoolCommunity #Education #MKFamily
🌿 🦔 Join us for our Nature Residential Programme | 17 to 24 October 2026.
A GENUINE WILDLIFE RESEARCH ADVENTURE
Spend eight days exploring Dartmoor, coastlines, rivers and ancient woodlands whilst working alongside professional ecologists and Mount Kelly staff. Students contribute real data to conservation projects and develop practical fieldwork skills in one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes.
Ages 11 to 16
Achieve AQA Unit Awards
Discover more or book here: www.mountkelly.com/events
#NatureResearch #NatureResidential #WildlifeReasearch #CampsForKids #Dartmoor #Tavistock #Devon #AQA
The colours of Mount Kelly.🎨
Every shade reflects the people, experiences and opportunities that bring Mount Kelly to life.📸
Find your true colours at Mount Kelly. Contact our admissions team today at admissions@mountkelly.com or visit our website to start your Mount Kelly journey.💙
#MountKelly #TheColoursOfMountKelly #SchoolCommunity #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #DiscoverMountKelly #thinkingschool #EducationExcellence #FutureStartsHere
🤯 College pupils, parents, staff and alumni are invited to join us for the Biomedical Symposium on Changes in the Brain.
Sign up at www.mountkelly.com/events
Congratulations to OMK Emma B on graduating from the University of Nottingham with a First Class Honours degree in Natural Sciences (Mathematics & Physics)! 👏🎓
As if that wasn`t impressive enough, Emma was also awarded a prize in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Natural Sciences community.
An incredible achievement and thoroughly deserved. We wish Emma every success in the future! 🌟💙
#MountKelly #OMK #MKFamily #Graduation #FirstClassHonours #NaturalSciences
🏍 The Classic Motorcycle Summer Evening is open to to the public on Saturday 15 August 2026 from 19:00 at Mount Kelly (College) on Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon.
There will be a live band @babyvegasofficial, an outdoor bar and a display of classic motorcycles from across the UK.
Entry is completely free, so whether you’re into classic bikes or just fancy something a bit different on a Saturday evening, come along and join us.
#JampotRally #ClassicMotorcycles #MotorcycleEvents #EventsTavistock #Tavistock
At Mount Kelly we are proud to support military families. We provide stability and understanding within a secure and nurturing environment. Children thrive in their home-from-home.
🎤 Listen to our podcast featuring Esther Thomas as she shares her experiences as a parent within a military family.
www.mountkelly.com/admissions/military-families/
#MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryFamily #MilitaryChild #Education #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #BritishBoardingSchool #UKBoardingSchool
Oliver D and Owen W rounded off the season at the Swim Wales Summer Meet 2026!🏊♂️
Between them, they brought home an incredible 7 medals along with a host of personal bests. 🎉👏
Oliver D – Boys 17 Years
🥇 100m Freestyle (PB)
🥇 100m Backstroke (PB)
🥈 50m Freestyle (PB)
🥈 50m Backstroke (PB)
4️⃣ 50m Butterfly (PB)
4️⃣ 100m Butterfly
Owen W – Boys 17 Years
🥈 400m Freestyle (PB)
🥈 800m Freestyle
🥈 1500m Freestyle
4️⃣ 200m Freestyle (PB)
A fantastic weekend of racing and a great way to end the season. We can`t wait to see what next season brings! 💙
#SwimWales #MountKelly #Swim #MKFamily #Swimming #PersonalBest #TeamMK #Swimseason
Don`t forget to grab your tickets for Mystery on the Moor! Join us for an evening full of twists, turns and intrigue.✨
#MountKelly #Community #BookNow #WhatsOn #DevonEvents #SchoolLife
📚🤝 We are delighted to welcome internationally renowned bestselling author, illustrator and animation creator #CurtisJobling to Mount Kelly. Curtis will talk about his work in film, television and publishing, and will introduce children to his acclaimed fantasy and spooky novels, and picture books.
Open to the public.
Book here: www.mountkelly.com/events
#MeetTheAuthor #Tavistock #Devon #BookSigning
