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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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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/
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Don’t forget! All Mount Kelly families, friends, pupils and staff are invited to join us this 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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🤯 College pupils, parents, staff and alumni are invited to join us for the Biomedical Symposium on Changes in the Brain.
Sign up at www.mountkelly.com/events
Over the summer, Filly H took to the main stage at CarFest as an official ambassador for the charity Starlight, speaking confidently and articulately in front of a crowd of more than 30,000 people.
Filly shared her personal experience and spoke about the important role therapeutic play specialists played throughout her childhood, helping to raise awareness of Starlight’s work.
Taking to such a huge stage is an incredible achievement, and Filly handled the occasion with remarkable confidence and composure.
We are incredibly proud of Filly for using her experience and her voice to support such an important cause. Well done, Filly! 👏🌟
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Over the summer, 10 of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to sail aboard the Tall Ships Youth Trust Challenger yachts, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Conway Merchant Navy Trust (CMNT).⛵
Taking on an experience of a lifetime, pupils discovered just how much goes into sailing, from learning new skills to experiencing first-hand the teamwork and physical effort needed to keep the yacht moving. For many, it was a real eye-opener – challenging, rewarding and hugely enjoyable!
One of the highlights was undoubtedly the night sailing. Setting off at 3:30am, pupils sailed through the darkness before watching the sun rise from the water – an experience that certainly did not disappoint. ☀
A huge thank you to the Conway Merchant Navy Trust for making this incredible opportunity possible for our pupils.✨
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It was wonderful to welcome so many families to our Afternoon Tea, held on the scenic School House Lawns.
It was a lovely opportunity for parents and pupils to meet teachers, catch up with familiar faces and get to know new members of our community as we begin the new school year.✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us; it was a great way to start the term together!
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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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