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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.
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.
Our established Girls’ Performance Football Programme is run in association with Chelsea FC.
It was a hat trick of wins for our cricketers yesterday, with victories both home and away! ๐
Congratulations to our U15 Girls, and our U13A and U13B Boys teams on their fantastic performances. A brilliant effort from all involved! ๐
๐ธMore photos from the home games can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #Cricket #TeamMK #HatTrickOfWins #girlscricket #boyscricket #cricketseason
๐ผ๐ค The Mount Kelly Choral Society invites you to `Come and Sing Workshop`.
Some of our swimmers were delighted to visit Tor Bridge Primary School yesterday to share their experiences of competing at events, ranging from national competitions to the Commonwealth Games.๐โโ๏ธ
The group spoke about life as athletes at Mount Kelly, highlighting the dedication, resilience and hard work required to achieve their goals. They also discussed the importance of the Mount Kelly Values, compassion, respect and humility, both in sport and everyday life.โจ
A huge thank you to everyone at Tor Bridge Primary for such a warm welcome and for asking some fantastic questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit!
#MountKelly #PupilAthletes #MKValues #InspiringTheNextGeneration #ThinkingSchool #MKFamily #Swimming
Could you be the next cycling talent?๐ดโโ๏ธ๐
Mount Kelly is delighted to be hosting the South West Region Cycling Talent ID Day, delivered by British Cycling.
Open to aspiring cyclists aged 12โ15 (born 2010โ2014) from across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for non-club riders to discover their potential in the sport.
On the day there will be:
๐ Performance testing
๐ด Cycling assessments
๐ก Rider & parent workshops
โญ Opportunities for future development pathways
Club membership is not required, and riders who are new to structured competition are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from cyclists of all backgrounds who are eligible for a British passport.
๐ฒ Click the link below or scan the QR code to complete the registration form found in our bio.
#MountKelly #BritishCycling #TalentID #Cycling #FutureTalent #YouthSport #RoadCycling #TrackCycling #Cornwall #Devon #Somerset #SouthWest #AthleteDevelopment
Our boarders beat the heat this weekend with a trip to the beach! โ๏ธ๐
Making the most of the glorious weather, pupils enjoyed a fantastic day at Mawgan Porth, catching some waves and spending time with friends.
A big thank you to@kingsurf.๐
What a great way to spend a summer weekend! ๐โโ๏ธโ
๐ธMore photos from the day can be found on our Facebook Page!
#MawganPorth #BeachDay #Surfing #Kingsurf #BoardingLife #SchoolTrip #UKSummer #CoastalAdventures #MakingMemories #MountKelly
๐ Diversity Week - Whole school to wear bright colours to show your support ๐
#SchoolDiversityWeek
We are delighted to welcome a beautiful new grand piano to the College, thanks to the assistance of @cyril_worth_son .
The piano has been generously donated by a gentleman with long-standing connections to Kelly. He and his family are delighted that the instrument has found a new home at the College. โจ๐น
We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift and the opportunities it will provide for our pupils. ๐ถโจ
#Music #GrandPiano #MusicEducation #PerformingArts #ThankYou #ProudSchool #MountKelly
Yesterday was a fantastic day of swimming for our athletes from across the Prep and College as they took on the Regional Open Water Championships. ๐โ๏ธ
With ideal conditions, glorious sunshine, and an unbeatable atmosphere, it was the perfect setting for a memorable day of racing. Our swimmers represented Mount Kelly with pride, demonstrating outstanding determination, sportsmanship, and team spirit. Supporting and cheering one another throughout the event, they helped create a fantastic team environment that contributed to an incredible 12 swimmers achieving national qualification across multiple events. ๐
A special congratulations goes to those swimmers who were competing in an open water race for the very first time.๐
Results from the race:
๐ฅ1st - Erin, 14 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
๐ฅ1st - Jake, 14 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
๐ฅ1st - Rory, 15 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
๐ฅ1st - Billy, 16 Yrs 5K - National Qualification
๐ฅ1st - Sophie K, 17/18 Yrs 5K - National Qualification
๐ฅ2nd - Freya, 17/18 Yrs 5K - National Qualification
๐ฅ3rd - Lyra, 14 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
4th - Olivia T, 13 Yrs 2K - National Qualification
4th - Jonah, 14 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
4th - Constantine, 15 Yrs 3K - National Qualification
4th - Eva, 16 Yrs 5K - National Qualification
4th - Lauren, 17/18 Yrs 5K - National Qualification
4th - Owi, 17/18 Yrs 5K
10th - Tom A, 14 Yrs 3K
10th - Issac M, 15 Yrs 3K
14th - Lola, 13Yrs 2K
14th - Gabe, 14Yrs 3K
15th - Sophia B, 11/12Yrs 1K
18th - Issy S, 11/12Yrs 1K
Well done to all who took part!
#MountKelly #OpenWaterSwimming #TeamMountKelly #NationalQualification #RoadToNationals #SwimmingSuccess #SchoolSport #TeamSpirit #ProudToBeMountKelly #WellDoneTeam
With football fever in full swing, we`re looking back at our girls` Performance Football programme. โฝ๏ธ
From training sessions to match days, the commitment and enthusiasm shown by every player has been a credit to the school. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved both on and off the pitch. ๐
๐ฅ Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
Interested in learning more about our Performance Football pathway and the opportunities available at Mount Kelly?
๐ง Contact our Admissions Team at admissions@mountkelly.com
#Mountkelly #GirlsFootball #FootballFever #Teamwork #Resilience #SchoolSport #GirlsInSport #ProudSchool #FootballFamily #SportingSuccess #YouTube
As we celebrate National Boarding Week, we continue our look at what makes boarding at Mount Kelly so special.โจ
Boarding at Mount Kelly College offers pupils a vibrant and supportive home-from-home where they can thrive academically, socially and personally.๐ฑ
Whether pursuing academic ambitions, excelling in sport, taking part in co-curricular activities or enjoying time with friends, boarders benefit from a balanced lifestyle that prepares them for success beyond school. It is this unique combination of opportunity, community and support that makes the Mount Kelly boarding experience so rewarding.๐
Mount Kelly offers full, weekly and flexi boarding as options to suit your family`s needs. If you would like to find out more, contact our admissions team on 01822 813913 or email admissions@mountkelly.com
#NationalBoardingWeek #MountKelly #MountKellyCollege #BoardingLife #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #PastoralCare #StudentLife #FutureReady
A huge congratulations to our U17 cricket team who, despite the challenging weather conditions, produced a fantastic performance against Embley School and won the Regional Plate Final! ๐ง๏ธ๐ช
The victory sees the team progress to the National Quarter Final, the furthest a school cricket team has ever progressed in this competition, making it a truly historic achievement for the school. โญ
We wish the team the very best of luck in the next round! ๐
#MountKelly #Cricket #SchoolCricket #RegionalChampions #Teamwork #NationalQuarterFinal #U17Cricket #ProudSchool #HistoricAchievement
โจYear 11 Prom 2026 โจ
Our Year 11 pupils celebrated the end of their GCSE examinations in style at the Bedford Hotel. ๐
Pupils enjoyed a delicious two-course meal before taking to the dance floor, making memories with friends, and capturing plenty of photos in the photo booth. ๐ธ๐๐บ
It was a fantastic evening and a wonderful way to mark the end of an important chapter in their school journey.
We wish all our Year 11 pupils a fantastic summer and look forward to welcoming many of them back to Sixth Form in September. ๐
๐ธMore photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page.
#Year11Prom #Prom2026 #GCSEsFinished #Celebration #SchoolProm #MakingMemories #ClassOf2026 #SixthForm #ProudSchool