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WELCOME
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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% 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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The start of term is just around the corner, and our pupils are getting ready for a new chapter filled with excitement, adventure and discovery. ✨
Because we believe education should be about more than sitting still. It should spark curiosity, build character and inspire young minds to get out there, explore and experience the world around them.🌱
Active education. Active minds. Active values. 💙
Discover what an active education could mean for your child. Get in touch with our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com to learn more.
#ActiveEducation #ActiveMinds #ActiveValues #EducationBeyondTheClassroom #LearningThroughAdventure #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CuriousMinds #SchoolLife #BackToSchool #Admissions #MountKelly #MountKellyPrep
The summer holidays haven’t slowed down the Mount Kelly Cycle Club! ☀️🚵
Fortnightly rides have continued throughout the break, with our cyclists making the most of the dry weather to venture further across Dartmoor and continue developing their riding skills.
The team is now looking ahead to the Tour de Moor charity MTB ride on Sunday 11 October, supporting the fantastic work of St Luke’s Hospice. 🚵♀️💙
#MountKelly #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #MKCycleClub #CycleClub #Dartmoor #CharityRide #TourDeMoor
An unforgettable South African adventure 🇿🇦🌿
From incredible wildlife encounters to hands-on nature conservation, our pupils enjoyed a truly memorable trip filled with incredible experiences, new discoveries and memories to last a lifetime. 🦒🐘🌍
#MountKelly #SouthAfrica #NatureConservation #WildlifeConservation #SchoolTrip #OutdoorLearning #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SouthAfricaAdventure #MakingMemories
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
🕵️♀️ Join us for the `Mystery on the Moor` night
🤝 Supporting #TASS Tavistock Area Support Services - TASS
🎟️Tickets are available at https://www.ticketsource.com/mountkelly
#Charity #Mystery #Tavistock
Discover confidence at Mount Kelly. ✨
With an extensive co-curricular programme, alongside a wealth of sporting and academic opportunities, there are endless ways to take on new challenges, explore new interests and discover what you’re capable of.
Learn more at our upcoming Discovery Day on Saturday 26 September; book your place today via the link in our bio or contact our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com.
#MountKelly #DiscoverConfidence #DiscoveryDay #CoCurricular #SchoolLife #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool
Parents, pupils, staff, OMKs and friends of the school are invited to join us for the annual Cox Tor Walk.
Sign up at www.mountkelly.com/events
We are recruiting for a Health and Safety Assistant. Apply at: www.mountkelly.com/jobs
#Jobs #Tavistock #Devon #JobsInSchools #healthandsafetyjobs
We are recruiting for Learning Support Assistants. Apply at: www.mountkelly.com/jobs
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The countdown is on… ⏳
It won’t be long until the School is full of life once again.✨
Here’s to a new academic year and all the opportunities, adventures and memories ahead! 💫📚
#MountKelly #BackToSchool #NewAcademicYear #SchoolLife #SchoolCommunity #NewBeginnings
Our School is special for a reason. ✨
But don’t just take our word for it…
We love hearing how our School makes a difference.
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Don’t forget to listen to our podcasts! 🎙️
In our latest episode, Elena L shares her experience of studying at Mount Kelly in the UK while continuing to pursue her Swiss educational goals. 📚
She reflects on how studying abroad can shape discipline, broaden cultural perspectives and open up future opportunities. ✨
🔗Link to the podcast can be found in our bio.
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