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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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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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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
6th March

Mount Kelly Hosts Head Injuries Talk
4th February

Charity Cycle Challenge Raises Funds for Devon Mind
2nd February

GCSE and A Level Pupils Explore Art and Design in London
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Discover Lower Prep at Mount Kelly.✨

A nurturing environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence grows, and children develop a lifelong love of learning. 🌱

From outdoor exploration and creative opportunities to strong pastoral support and inspiring teaching, every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Take the first step in your child’s Mount Kelly journey. Visit our website to find out more or arrange a visit with our Admissions Team at admissions@mountkelly.com.

#MountKelly #LowerPrep #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #OutdoorLearning #PastoralCare #EarlyYearsEducation #PrimaryEducation #LearningThroughNature #SchoolCommunity #DevonSchools #Education #LoveOfLearning

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Discover Lower Prep at Mount Kelly.✨ A nurturing environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence grows, and children develop a lifelong love of learning. 🌱 From outdoor exploration and creative opportunities to strong pastoral support and inspiring teaching, every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Take the first step in your child’s Mount Kelly journey. Visit our website to find out more or arrange a visit with our Admissions Team at admissions@mountkelly.com. #MountKelly #LowerPrep #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #OutdoorLearning #PastoralCare #EarlyYearsEducation #PrimaryEducation #LearningThroughNature #SchoolCommunity #DevonSchools #Education #LoveOfLearning

Yesterday, pupil Harry D proudly represented Trevose Golf Club at the Cornwall Club Championships alongside his teammate. ⛳

Harry played a brilliant round, scoring 41 points, along with his teammate, who added 38 to secure the win! 🏆

Their fantastic performance means they will now go on to represent Cornwall at the English Junior Champion Club Finals this August. Well done for this incredible achievement!👏

#MountKelly #Golf #JuniorGolf #CornwallGolf #TeamMK #Champions #GolfLife #pupilSuccess #RoadToTheFinals #pupilspotlight

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Yesterday, pupil Harry D proudly represented Trevose Golf Club at the Cornwall Club Championships alongside his teammate. ⛳ Harry played a brilliant round, scoring 41 points, along with his teammate, who added 38 to secure the win! 🏆 Their fantastic performance means they will now go on to represent Cornwall at the English Junior Champion Club Finals this August. Well done for this incredible achievement!👏 #MountKelly #Golf #JuniorGolf #CornwallGolf #TeamMK #Champions #GolfLife #pupilSuccess #RoadToTheFinals #pupilspotlight

Sport at Mount Kelly, where passion, performance and opportunity come together.

Learn more about our sports pathways and opportunities by contacting our Admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com.🔥💪

#MountKelly #SportAtMountKelly #TeamSpirit #Performance #SchoolSport #TrainCompeteAchieve

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Sport at Mount Kelly, where passion, performance and opportunity come together. Learn more about our sports pathways and opportunities by contacting our Admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com.🔥💪 #MountKelly #SportAtMountKelly #TeamSpirit #Performance #SchoolSport #TrainCompeteAchieve

While also competing in a busy school cricket schedule, in the week Harry W also represented the Devon Lions, a joint venture between Devon CCC and the Devon Cricket Youth Association, focused on developing exceptionally gifted cricketers aspiring to enter the professional game. 🏏

The Devon Lions took on Dorset at Dorchester CC, securing an impressive 133-run victory. Well done, Harry! 👏

#Cricket #DevonLions #SchoolSport #FutureTalent #DevonCricket #MountKelly #CricketSeason #RaisingStar

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While also competing in a busy school cricket schedule, in the week Harry W also represented the Devon Lions, a joint venture between Devon CCC and the Devon Cricket Youth Association, focused on developing exceptionally gifted cricketers aspiring to enter the professional game. 🏏 The Devon Lions took on Dorset at Dorchester CC, securing an impressive 133-run victory. Well done, Harry! 👏 #Cricket #DevonLions #SchoolSport #FutureTalent #DevonCricket #MountKelly #CricketSeason #RaisingStar

Our Year 8 pupils are having a fantastic time on their trip to France, immersing themselves in the culture, history, language and of course some incredible food along the way! 🥐🇫🇷

We can’t wait to see what other adventures await them during their trip! 🌍

#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #SchoolTrip #Learningoutsidetheclassroom #France #Frenchtrip

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Our Year 8 pupils are having a fantastic time on their trip to France, immersing themselves in the culture, history, language and of course some incredible food along the way! 🥐🇫🇷 We can’t wait to see what other adventures await them during their trip! 🌍 #MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #SchoolTrip #Learningoutsidetheclassroom #France #Frenchtrip

And that’s the end of another busy half term!✨

From performances and sporting success to outdoor adventures, exams, trips and expeditions, it’s certainly been an action-packed few weeks across the school. 🌟

A huge well done to all our pupils and staff for their energy, enthusiasm and achievements throughout the term. We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break.☀️📚

#SummerTerm #SchoolLife #BusyHalfTerm #ProudMoments #Adventure #LearningTogether #MountKelly #ThinkingSchool #BoardingSchool #MountKellyPrep #MKSpirit

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And that’s the end of another busy half term!✨ From performances and sporting success to outdoor adventures, exams, trips and expeditions, it’s certainly been an action-packed few weeks across the school. 🌟 A huge well done to all our pupils and staff for their energy, enthusiasm and achievements throughout the term. We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break.☀️📚 #SummerTerm #SchoolLife #BusyHalfTerm #ProudMoments #Adventure #LearningTogether #MountKelly #ThinkingSchool #BoardingSchool #MountKellyPrep #MKSpirit
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Swimming Talent Day - Years 9 & 10

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🏊‍♂️ Sign up for our Future Stars Swimming Talent Day for Years 9 & 10 | Sat 6 June 2026 ⭐

Ready to take your swimming to the next level?

At Mount Kelly, we help young athletes turn ambition into achievement through our elite swim programme, expert coaching and world-class facilities.

Our Talent Day is your chance to step onto the pool deck, meet our coaching team and see what your future in swimming could look like.

Discover how we balance high-performance swimming with outstanding education, supporting every athlete in and out of the water.

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