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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.

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GCSE AVERAGE PASS RATE
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1ST CHOICE UNIVERSITY
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A LEVEL & BTECA* - B GRADES
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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.

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GIRLS' FOOTBALL

Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.

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5th June

Biodiversity matters: teaching young students to love nature using immersive science and data collection
Group of young sailors on a sailboat holding certificates during a marina event, with a blue sail cover in the background.
3rd June

An Unforgettable Tall Ships Experience
Group of students posing for a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower on a sunny day with blue sky.
1st June

Upper Prep Paris Trip 2026
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21st May

Year 12 Biology Pupils Undertake Coastal Fieldwork
Group of students and a facilitator sit around a bright green table in a classroom, looking at their phones as a research presentation is shown on a screen in the background.
14th May

Sixth Form Psychology Enrichment Visit – University of Plymouth
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6th May

Tracking Wildlife and eDNA: Pupils Prepare for Exhibition
Group of students at a woodworking workshop lean over a large workbench, using screwdrivers and tools on small devices while a wall-mounted screen shows a close-up of hands assembling a wristwatch.
1st May

Year 8 and 9 Disassemble Dysons in Design Technology
25th March

Inspiring Nature Education Conference
23rd March

CCF Cadets Visit BRNC Dartmouth
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Boarding at Mount Kelly is about friendship, independence and opportunity.✨

From evening activities and study support to weekends filled with adventure, our boarders enjoy a vibrant and caring community.

Choose from:
🏠 Full Boarding
📅 Weekly Boarding
⭐ Flexi Boarding

Whatever your family`s needs, there`s a boarding option to suit you. Contact our admissions team to learn more at admissions@mountkelly.com or phone 01822 813193

#MountKelly #BoardingLife #IndependentSchool #SchoolCommunity #MounKellyPrep #Boarding #Flexiboarding #Weeklyboarding #Fullboarding

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Boarding at Mount Kelly is about friendship, independence and opportunity.✨ From evening activities and study support to weekends filled with adventure, our boarders enjoy a vibrant and caring community. Choose from: 🏠 Full Boarding 📅 Weekly Boarding ⭐ Flexi Boarding Whatever your family's needs, there's a boarding option to suit you. Contact our admissions team to learn more at admissions@mountkelly.com or phone 01822 813193 #MountKelly #BoardingLife #IndependentSchool #SchoolCommunity #MounKellyPrep #Boarding #Flexiboarding #Weeklyboarding #Fullboarding

Just one week to go until our DT and Art Exhibition! 🎨✨

We can’t wait to welcome Friends of Mount Kelly on Friday 12 June for a preview evening, before opening the exhibition to the public daily from 15 to 19 June.

From striking artwork to inspiring design projects, it promises to be a fantastic celebration of pupil creativity, talent and achievement.

We look forward to seeing you there.🎉

#MountKelly #ArtExhibition #DesignTechnology #PupilTalent #CreativeArts #SchoolExhibition #Creativity

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Just one week to go until our DT and Art Exhibition! 🎨✨ We can’t wait to welcome Friends of Mount Kelly on Friday 12 June for a preview evening, before opening the exhibition to the public daily from 15 to 19 June. From striking artwork to inspiring design projects, it promises to be a fantastic celebration of pupil creativity, talent and achievement. We look forward to seeing you there.🎉 #MountKelly #ArtExhibition #DesignTechnology #PupilTalent #CreativeArts #SchoolExhibition #Creativity

The first of our Sports Days starts today. 🏃‍♀️🏆️🏃

Our Prep Sports Day will take place this afternoon from 1pm, and we’re looking forward to an afternoon of energy and House spirit.

All parents are welcome, come along and show your support! 👏

Good luck to all pupils taking part!

#SportsDay #PrepSchool #TeamSpirit #SchoolSport #MountKelly #Athletics #SchoolCommunity

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The first of our Sports Days starts today. 🏃‍♀️🏆️🏃 Our Prep Sports Day will take place this afternoon from 1pm, and we’re looking forward to an afternoon of energy and House spirit. All parents are welcome, come along and show your support! 👏 Good luck to all pupils taking part! #SportsDay #PrepSchool #TeamSpirit #SchoolSport #MountKelly #Athletics #SchoolCommunity

Set against the stunning backdrop of Sunny Slopes, our final Lower Prep & Upper Prep Concert of the term was packed with talent, confidence and memorable performances. 🌟🎶

👏 A huge well done to every performer for taking to the stage.

📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page.

#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #PrepConcerts #SchoolLife #PupilTalent #Music #SchoolConcert #TermHighlights

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Set against the stunning backdrop of Sunny Slopes, our final Lower Prep & Upper Prep Concert of the term was packed with talent, confidence and memorable performances. 🌟🎶 👏 A huge well done to every performer for taking to the stage. 📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page. #MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #PrepConcerts #SchoolLife #PupilTalent #Music #SchoolConcert #TermHighlights

Open Day | Discovery Day | Mount Kelly
Saturday 26 September 2026 | 10:00

Join us for an unforgettable day at Mount Kelly, where education meets adventure and ambition knows no bounds. Whether you are exploring Lower Prep, Prep or senior school options (College or Sixth Form), our Discovery Day is the perfect opportunity to experience what makes Mount Kelly truly exceptional.

👟 Tour our stunning Dartmoor campus
🧠 Explore dynamic lessons and meet inspirational teachers
🏊 Join a session with our Performance Swimming coaches
🌿 Learn about our pioneering Nature Connectivity Project
🎯 Hear from pupils, parents and staff about life at Mount Kelly
🍽️ Enjoy a fabulous lunch in our dining hall

Whether you are coming from near or far, this is your chance to see why Mount Kelly is one of the UK’s most exciting independent schools.

Register at https://visit.mountkelly.com/

#MountKelly #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #OpenDay #SchoolOpenDay #Tavistock #Devon

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Open Day | Discovery Day | Mount Kelly Saturday 26 September 2026 | 10:00 Join us for an unforgettable day at Mount Kelly, where education meets adventure and ambition knows no bounds. Whether you are exploring Lower Prep, Prep or senior school options (College or Sixth Form), our Discovery Day is the perfect opportunity to experience what makes Mount Kelly truly exceptional. 👟 Tour our stunning Dartmoor campus 🧠 Explore dynamic lessons and meet inspirational teachers 🏊 Join a session with our Performance Swimming coaches 🌿 Learn about our pioneering Nature Connectivity Project 🎯 Hear from pupils, parents and staff about life at Mount Kelly 🍽️ Enjoy a fabulous lunch in our dining hall Whether you are coming from near or far, this is your chance to see why Mount Kelly is one of the UK’s most exciting independent schools. Register at https://visit.mountkelly.com/ #MountKelly #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #OpenDay #SchoolOpenDay #Tavistock #Devon

We are recruiting for a Visiting Music Teacher - Violin. Apply at www.mountkelly.com/about-us/jobs

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We are recruiting for a Visiting Music Teacher - Violin. Apply at www.mountkelly.com/about-us/jobs #Jobs #ViolinTeacher #JobsInTeaching #JobsInMusic #Tavistock
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