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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
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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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What better way to kick off Sixth Form than with a little friendly competition? 💪😄
Our new Year 12 pupils enjoyed an action-packed afternoon of team building, as tutor groups went head-to-head in everything from rope climbing to
Sleeping Giants!
A brilliant afternoon and a great way to make new friends, strengthen connections and start Sixth Form life at Mount Kelly! 🙌
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Join us for our FREE Toddler Group. This group is open to the public.
Sign up at www.mountkelly.com/events
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At Mount Kelly, our pupils are given a wealth of co-curricular opportunities that encourage adventure, build confidence and develop leadership skills.
Beyond the classroom, pupils are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, discover new passions and embrace new challenges.
Come and discover all that Mount Kelly has to offer at our Discovery Day on Saturday 26 September.
Visit https://visit.mountkelly.com/ to book your place.
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Wishing everyone at Mount Kelly the very best of luck on their first day back! 📚✨
Here’s to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and starting another exciting year together. We hope everyone has a brilliant first day! 💫
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It may be quiet now, but soon our classrooms, corridors and grounds will once again be filled with energy, laughter and familiar faces. ✨
Because it’s our pupils who truly make Mount Kelly. 💙
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow and begin another exciting term!
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🏡 We can’t wait to welcome our Prep boarders!
There’s plenty of excitement as we get ready to welcome familiar faces back and say hello to those beginning their boarding adventure at Mount Kelly for the very first time.
From excited smiles to a few first-day nerves, our boarding team will be there to offer a warm welcome, help everyone settle in and make our boarding house feel like a home away from home. 💙
Here’s to new friendships, new adventures and lots of memories to come!
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It was wonderful to welcome so many families to the College yesterday as we prepare for a new academic year. 🌟
It was lovely to see both new and returning pupils coming through our doors, bringing with them a wonderful mix of excitement, a few nerves and lots of smiles.
There was such a positive buzz throughout the day, and we’re looking forward to all the adventures, friendships and special moments the year ahead will bring. 📚✨
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Don’t forget! All Mount Kelly families, friends, pupils and staff are invited to join us next Sunday for our annual Cox Tor Walk. 🍂🥾
A wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy the beautiful Dartmoor surroundings and take part in a much-loved Mount Kelly tradition. 🌿
We hope to see you there!
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We can’t wait to welcome our College boarders!🏡
Arrival day is here, and we’re so excited to see everyone! From familiar faces returning to new pupils joining the Mount Kelly community for the first time.
There may be excitement, a few nerves and plenty of anticipation, but our House teams, admissions and staff members are ready to welcome you, help you settle in and make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. 💙
Safe travels, and we’ll see you very soon!✨
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Discover imagination at Mount Kelly.✨
Whether in the classroom, through our co-curricular programme, or in the freedom and adventure of boarding life, there are opportunities to explore, create and discover around every corner.🌱
Come and experience Mount Kelly for yourself at our Discovery Day at the end of the month, on Saturday 26 September. Explore our School, discover the opportunities on offer, learn more about co-curricular and boarding life, and meet the people who make our community special.
Discover more. Imagine what’s possible.💫
🔗Click the link in our bio.
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An incredible achievement from OMK Emily Forwood!
Emily has recently completed a solo hike of the entire South West Coast Path, covering an impressive 1,140km and 32,500m of elevation over 47 days.🥾
Reflecting on the challenge, Emily credits her time at Mount Kelly, including her experiences at Ten Tors, DofE and Devizes to Westminster, with developing her love of the outdoors and giving her the confidence to take on adventures like this.
Along the way, Emily has also been raising funds for Surfers Against Sewage, supporting their work to protect our oceans, rivers and beaches, a fitting cause for 47 days spent exploring our coastline. 🌊
We’re incredibly proud to see an OMK continuing the spirit of adventure, resilience and determination that sits at the heart of outdoor education at Mount Kelly.🌱
Congratulations, Emily, an amazing achievement and perhaps some inspiration for our next generation of Ten Tors participants! 👏
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We sat down with Grace to talk all things Mount Kelly. From her experiences and favourite memories to the moments that have made her time here so special. ✨
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