Head Master’s Welcome
Independent Boarding and Day School
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.
Why Mount Kelly?
We are a leading co-educational boarding and day school in the west of England.
Mount Kelly is committed to delivering an outstanding and forward-thinking boarding and day experience for our pupils. Where pupils from the age of 3 to 18 are nurtured, guided and inspired to develop their own individual skills and interests. We value academic performance and work tirelessly to maximise the ability of every child and make every use of our exceptional surroundings to enrich the experience of our pupils.
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Mount Kelly News
![Gong Xi Fa Cai!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580205053/mountkellycom/jemaxt4dvbp1tfqoi2fi/pre-prep.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580205053/mountkellycom/jemaxt4dvbp1tfqoi2fi/pre-prep.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580205053/mountkellycom/jemaxt4dvbp1tfqoi2fi/pre-prep.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580205053/mountkellycom/jemaxt4dvbp1tfqoi2fi/pre-prep.jpg","width":960}])
Pupils and staff across the School celebrate Chinese New Year
![Burns Open Meet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580117386/mountkellycom/r18nawwakm3onclwy9dk/swimmingcrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580117386/mountkellycom/r18nawwakm3onclwy9dk/swimmingcrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580117386/mountkellycom/r18nawwakm3onclwy9dk/swimmingcrop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580117386/mountkellycom/r18nawwakm3onclwy9dk/swimmingcrop.jpg","width":1069}])
Strong performance from Mount Kelly swimmers in Sheffield
![Prep Inter-House Quiz 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580204646/mountkellycom/a87zzrbzxbxsb5ds3gdy/IMG_0545.jpg","width":2200}])
The four Houses at the Prep go head to head!
![Youth Speaks 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579876737/mountkellycom/vlhdll5xk6nigile37mu/Youthspeaks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579876737/mountkellycom/vlhdll5xk6nigile37mu/Youthspeaks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579876737/mountkellycom/vlhdll5xk6nigile37mu/Youthspeaks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579876737/mountkellycom/vlhdll5xk6nigile37mu/Youthspeaks.jpg","width":1195}])
Pupils participate in the Senior and Junior rounds of the competition this week.
![Palepoi Nonu | New Head of Rugby]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579711217/mountkellycom/b0ibdfgo4qdq8nlva9wb/PaleNonuweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579711217/mountkellycom/b0ibdfgo4qdq8nlva9wb/PaleNonuweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579711217/mountkellycom/b0ibdfgo4qdq8nlva9wb/PaleNonuweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1579711217/mountkellycom/b0ibdfgo4qdq8nlva9wb/PaleNonuweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579711217/mountkellycom/b0ibdfgo4qdq8nlva9wb/PaleNonuweb.jpg","width":1600}])
Palepoi Nonu will be joining Mount Kelly in April 2020 as our new Head of Rugby
![Ten Tors Training 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579602215/mountkellycom/kowjf7qvshckulkbxffh/Tentorsweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579602215/mountkellycom/kowjf7qvshckulkbxffh/Tentorsweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579602215/mountkellycom/kowjf7qvshckulkbxffh/Tentorsweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579602215/mountkellycom/kowjf7qvshckulkbxffh/Tentorsweb.jpg","width":952}])
A fantastic weekend of training for our Ten Tors teams.
![Market Garden Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579536720/mountkellycom/ceafzycogki8kbfgqfvi/thumbnail__private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_55FBC2CA-9E96-4DC1-B79F-35D24F731BDE_tmp_884DB7B2-7561-411A-898E-2D408EBEE8ED_Image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579536720/mountkellycom/ceafzycogki8kbfgqfvi/thumbnail__private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_55FBC2CA-9E96-4DC1-B79F-35D24F731BDE_tmp_884DB7B2-7561-411A-898E-2D408EBEE8ED_Image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579536720/mountkellycom/ceafzycogki8kbfgqfvi/thumbnail__private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_55FBC2CA-9E96-4DC1-B79F-35D24F731BDE_tmp_884DB7B2-7561-411A-898E-2D408EBEE8ED_Image.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579536720/mountkellycom/ceafzycogki8kbfgqfvi/thumbnail__private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_55FBC2CA-9E96-4DC1-B79F-35D24F731BDE_tmp_884DB7B2-7561-411A-898E-2D408EBEE8ED_Image.jpg","width":1072}])
Progress steps up with pupils preparing for Spring planting.
![Second Weekend of Devon County Championships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579522536/mountkellycom/fjxssderg1jchqoxku8p/Devonswimweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579522536/mountkellycom/fjxssderg1jchqoxku8p/Devonswimweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579522536/mountkellycom/fjxssderg1jchqoxku8p/Devonswimweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579522536/mountkellycom/fjxssderg1jchqoxku8p/Devonswimweb.jpg","width":957}])
The third and fourth days of the Devon County Championships bring further success for Mount Kelly.
![Visit by James Shone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1579274696/mountkellycom/nw6stesdj6aamyx2zhhc/JamesShoneweb.jpg","width":2200}])
James motivates pupils across Years 3-13 to overcome challenge and never give up.
Our Location
Our Location
We are located in Tavistock in Devon, bordering Cornwall, set in over 100 acres of countryside and woodland and on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
A countryside education at Mount Kelly allow pupils to think, grow, explore and develop in the space, beauty and richness of the natural environment, whilst still preparing them to operate successfully in the modern and more urban global environment.
We are ideally located to run extra-curricular activities such as Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, adventurous training, CCF and Forest School. Programmes such as these develop pupils self-confidence, team working skills, self-esteem and motivation to learn.
01822 813100
Mount Kelly | Parkwood Road | Tavistock | Devon | PL19 0HZ
Explore Mount Kelly
Events
The Cox Tor Walk has heralded the start of the School year for the last 80 years. A packed calendar of guest lectures, invited performers and exhibitions follow before Founder's Day rounds off the year.
Boarding
Mount Kelly is a school with a deep-seated boarding ethos and a strong system of pastoral care in which every member of staff plays their part.
Performance Swimming
Mount Kelly has an internationally recognised Performance Swimming programme, managed by Emma Collings-Barnes. There are three pools on the campus including the new 50m, 8 lane Olympic Legacy swimming pool.
Academic Curriculum
With small class sizes and well resourced facilities we provide our pupils with the ideal environment in which to be inspired and develop a life-long love of learning. We study GCSE, A Level and BTEC.
Extra curricular
Activities at the Prep include everything from Robotics to Debating. At the College all pupils join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and have the opportunity to participate in everything from sailing to ceramics.
Performing Arts
Drama productions and take place throughout the year from the Nursery Nativity to the College Production. Music is similarly popular and we are proud of our award winning Chamber Choir.
Awards
Mount Kelly has been selected as a Finalist for the 'Independent Boarding Schools of the Year 2019' category.
Fees
The published fees are reviewed annually and include tuition and lunch for day pupils. The published fees for boarders include tuition, board and three meals a day.