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WELCOME
Mount Kelly is an independent school located in Tavistock, Devon, UK and is set on a stunning countryside campus on the edge of Dartmoor. 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.
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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A school is more than a place to learn. It`s a place to belong.
At Mount Kelly, our values are at the heart of everything we do, bringing together a community built on care, connection and a shared sense of belonging.
When our families feel the difference, we see it too.
But don`t just take our word for it. Hear from the families who know our community best.💙
🎙️ Listen to Episode 17 of the Mount Kelly Podcast, featuring OMK and parent Stu Anderson, as he shares his experience of being part of the Mount Kelly family.
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/02a20f0f-2e66-4e23-8539-0719fa833d76
Discover more about the Mount Kelly community by visiting our website at www.mountkelly.com
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #MountKellyFamily #Discover #MKFamily #IndependantSchool #SchoolCommunity
We warmly invite members of the Mount Kelly community and the wider public to join us for a special Remembrance Concert in aid of the Royal British Legion, taking place at St Eustachius` Church, Tavistock, on Saturday 7 November at 18:30.
We hope you will join us for this special occasion as we come together in remembrance.
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #RemembranceConcert #RoyalBritishLegion #WeWillRememberThem
Before the end of half term, four teams from across Mount Kelly Prep and College competed in the County Round of the National Cross Country Cup, delivering some fantastic performances!🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our College runners enjoyed great success, with the Senior Boys finishing 1st overall and the Intermediate Boys securing 2nd place. Both teams have qualified for the Regional Round on 7 November at Leweston School. 🎉
Our Prep runners also put in a brilliant effort, with the Junior Girls finishing 2nd overall and the Junior Boys placing 7th.
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part, and we wish our qualifying teams the very best of luck in the next round!👏
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #MountKellySport #CrossCountry #TeamMountKelly
At Mount Kelly Prep, we believe that learning is about so much more than what happens in the classroom.✨
Through curiosity, creativity, exploration and play, we encourage our youngest learners to develop active minds, ask questions and discover the world around them. 🌿
Along the way, we nurture the values that matter most – kindness, confidence, respect and teamwork – helping every child grow, flourish and develop a lifelong love of learning.🌱
Discover what makes Mount Kelly Prep such a special place to begin your child`s educational journey. Contact our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com to find out more or arrange a visit.
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrePrep #MountKellyPrep #ActiveMinds #ActiveValues #GrowingTogether #MKValues
We love a bit of behind-the-scenes action!🎬⚽
Take a sneak peek at what goes on behind the camera, and head over to our Instagram page @mountkellyfootball to see the final results! 📸👏
#MountKelly #MountKellyFootball #BehindTheScenes #MK #MKSport
⭐ Curious about Scholarships at Mount Kelly?
Come and discover what is possible!
We offer a range of scholarships and awards recognising talent, ambition, dedication and potential for Yr 7, Yr 9 and Yr 12 entry across:
🎓 Academic
🏅 Sport, Swimming and Girls` Football (from Yr 9)
🎭 Drama
🎶 Music and Choral
🎨 Art and Design Technology
🌿 All-Rounder
Whether your passion lies in the classroom, on the sports field, in the pool, on stage or beyond, there could be an opportunity waiting for you at Mount Kelly.
Discover more!
Visit ww.mountkelly.com/scholarships
#Scholarships #bursaries #MountKelly #boardingschool #independentschool #Devon #Tavistock
Last week, the College took to the stage for an exciting Inter-House Singing Competition!
With some fantastic performances, live music, impressive dance moves and plenty of house spirit, it was a brilliant showcase of talent! 🌟
A huge congratulations to Russell House, this year`s winners!🏆
📸Photos can be found on our Facebook Page.
#InterHouseSinging #HouseSpirit #Music #Teamwork #MountKelly
Join us for Swim School in the Easter or Summer 2027 holidays 🏊♂️
For ages 8 to 16.
Discover more or book at
www.mountkelly.com/swim-school
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As part of Mount Kelly’s 150th anniversary celebrations, our Year 13 Art and Design and Design & Technology pupils have embarked on an exciting project to design and create stained glass panels that will become a permanent feature of the School.
Pupils were delighted to welcome stained glass experts Warin and Sophia Kelly, who shared their expertise and offered valuable guidance on design, colour and composition.
This is a wonderful opportunity to combine creativity, craftsmanship and school heritage, leaving a lasting legacy for generations of Mount Kelly pupils to come.💙
#MountKelly #MountKelly150 #150Years #ArtAndDesign #DesignAndTechnology #StainedGlass #CreativeLearning #SchoolHeritage #LeavingALegacy
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Colour Run in aid of Devon Air Ambulance! 💙
A highlight of the Michaelmas Term and a much-loved Mount Kelly tradition, the Colour Run never fails to bring our school community together for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter and plenty of colour!
We`re so grateful to everyone who took part and helped support such a worthwhile cause. What a wonderful way to make memories while making a difference! ✨
#MountKelly #ColourRun #DevonAirAmbulance #SchoolCommunity #Fundraising #MichaelmasTerm #MakingADifference
Last week, we were delighted to host our fourth Mount Kelly Business Breakfast, welcoming a diverse group of local business professionals to the School Library for another morning of insightful conversations and valuable connections.
The event gave our pupils a fantastic opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and business leaders, build their confidence and communication skills, and gain first-hand insight into the world of business.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and generously shared their time, knowledge and experiences. We look forward to welcoming familiar and new faces to our next Mount Kelly Business Breakfast in the Lent Term!
#MountKelly #BusinessBreakfast #MountKellyBusinessCommunity #Networking #Entrepreneurship #CareersEducation #FutureLeaders #CommunityConnections #BeyondTheClassroom
Following his amazing swim across the English Channel, Owi W was delighted to present the funds raised through his incredible efforts to Alders Charity.
A huge well done to Owi for his determination and generosity in taking on such an extraordinary challenge for a wonderful cause!👏💙
#MountKelly #MKSwimming #MKFamily #ProudMoment #Fundraising #ChannelSwim #Charity
