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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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Join us on Saturday 26 September and discover everything Mount Kelly has to offer. Explore our school, meet members of our community and find out more about the opportunities available at every stage of a Mount Kelly education.
Whether you’re already part of the Mount Kelly community or discovering us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you.
🔗 Secure your place today – click the link to sign up!
https://visit.mountkelly.com/
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To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kelly College, pupils and staff came together to mark this incredible milestone in the School’s history.
Gathering to form a giant ‘150 ’ provided a memorable way to begin what promises to be a very special year.✨
We look forward to sharing our 150th anniversary series throughout the year, reflecting on our history, sharing memories from across the decades, and
celebrating the people, moments, and traditions that have shaped the School, alongside special events to honour this significant milestone and bring our
community together in celebration.
#MountKelly #KellyCollege #Kelly150 #150Years #SchoolCommunity #Anniversary #IndependentantSchool #AnniversarySeries
While our older pupils are away, our little ones came out to play! 🌟
With the older pupils away on LOTC, our Lower Prep children took the opportunity to venture a little further and explore more of Prep. They discovered the library, got curious about Science, and even caught up with Mrs Tabb.
A lovely chance to explore, discover and make themselves at home! 💙
#MountKelly #LowerPrep #PrepSchool #LearningThroughDiscovery #CuriousMinds #SchoolLife #Tavistock #Devon
Eddison H has achieved a National Arts Bronze Award after attending the National Saturday Club at Arts University Plymouth, where he studied Art and Design over the past year.
Eddison attended the programme’s annual graduation ceremony, celebrating pupils` achievements, with their creative work then showcased at Somerset House.
A fantastic achievement, Eddison! 👏
#MountKelly #PupilAchievement #ArtAndDesign #CreativeArts #NationalSaturdayClub #ArtsAward
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!
#MountKelly #CoxTorWalk #MountKellyCommunity #Dartmoor #SchoolCommunity
🤯 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! 👏🌟
#PupilSuccess #SummerHolidays #MK #MountKelly #Ambassador
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.✨
#MountKelly #SummerHolidays #TallShips #Sailing #Adventure #SchoolLife
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!
#MountKelly #MountkellySchool #SchoolCommunity #MKFamily #BackToSchool
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! 🙌
#MountKelly #SixthForm #Year12 #TeamBuilding #Teamwork #SchoolLife #NewBeginnings #MountKellyCommunity #MKFamily
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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