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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.
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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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#MOUNTKELLY
Mount Kelly proudly came together for Wear Red Day in support of Show Racism the Red Card.
Pupils across the Foundation embraced the initiative, wearing red to show their solidarity and raise awareness of the importance of standing against racism.
It was a wonderful display of unity and a powerful reminder of the kindness, respect and inclusivity at the heart of the Mount Kelly community.
Together, we stand against racism and celebrate a community where everyone belongs. β€οΈ
#WearRedDay #ShowRacismTheRedCard #MountKelly #TogetherAgainstRacism
A huge congratulations to our three talented Mount Kelly swimmers who have been selected for the Swim Wales programmes for the 2026β2027 season!π
Elite Transition Squad: Will and Ryan
Youth Performance Squad: Jack
They join OMKs Josh, Sophie and Morgan, who have also secured places in the Elite Transition Squad.
We are incredibly proud of you all and can`t wait to see what the season brings! ππ
#MountKelly #MountKellySwimming #MKFamily #SwimWales #Selections #Opportunity #Proud
β Curious about Scholarships at Mount Kelly?
Come and discover what is possible!
We offer a range of scholarships and awards recognising talent, ambition, dedication and potential for Yr 7, Yr 9 and Yr 12 entry across:
π Academic
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Sport, Swimming and Girls` Football (from Yr 9)
π Drama
πΆ Music and Choral
π¨ Art and Design Technology
πΏ All-Rounder
Whether your passion lies in the classroom, on the sports field, in the pool, on stage or beyond, there could be an opportunity waiting for you at Mount Kelly.
Discover more!
Click here: https://www.mountkelly.com/scholarships
#Scholarships #bursaries #MountKelly #boardingschool #independentschool #Devon #Tavistock
π« π Book your free tickets now for the Les MisΓ©rables production (School Edition). Performances are on 1, 2, 3 and 4 December 2026
www.ticketsource.co.uk/mountkelly
#LesMiserables #Tavistock #Theatre
Following National Cadet Week, 12 of our cadets had an exciting opportunity over the weekend to visit INS Trishul while it was berthed at Devonport Dockyard.
Cadets enjoyed a fascinating tour of the warship, gaining a unique insight into life at sea and the opportunity to speak with the ship`s crew about their careers, responsibilities and the vessel`s capabilities.
For many, it was also their first visit to a Royal Navy base, making the experience even more memorable.π³
A huge thank you to the crew of INS Trishul for their warm welcome, hospitality and for giving our cadets such a valuable insight into naval life.
#NationalCadetWeek #SeaCadets #MountKelly #CCF #RoyalNavy #CadetExperience
**Update** on our fantastic fundraising from our Tor De Moor Bikers! π΄ββοΈ
A huge well done to Toby C, who raised an additional Β£250, bringing the group`s fundraising total to an amazing Β£650! π
A brilliant effort from everyone involved! ππ
#MountKelly #MK #MKMTB #BikingClub #TorDeMoor #Fundraising #Teamwork
Over the weekend, our Mount Kelly Mountain Bike Club took on the challenging 53km Tour de Moor route, raising over Β£400 for St Luke`s Hospice!
Despite challenging conditions, our riders put their hard work and preparation into action, tackling technical climbs and over 750m of elevation gain throughout the day.
Following several club reconnaissance rides, everyone was well prepared for the distance and demands of the course, crossing the finish line with big smiles and a fantastic sense of achievement!
A huge well done to all our riders for their determination, teamwork and fundraising efforts. π
#MountKelly #MKMTBClub #MountKellyMountainBikeBlub #TourDeMoor #StLukesHospice #MountainBiking
Don`t forget that tomorrow is Wear Red Day! π₯
On Wednesday 14 October, we`re encouraging everyone at Mount Kelly to show their support for Wear Red Day 2026, the national anti-racism awareness day organised by Show Racism the Red Card.
Add a splash of red to your school uniform, whether it`s a red jumper or a red accessory, to show your solidarity and help us stand together against racism.β¨
#WRD26 #WearRedDay #ShowRacismTheRedCard #MountKelly #StandTogether #EqualityAndInclusion
Our swimmers have enjoyed a busy and successful couple of weeks of racing, competing at the Winchester Autumn Qualifier and the City of Plymouth Open Meet.
Across both competitions, there were some outstanding performances, with swimmers achieving Regional qualifying times and Winter National qualifying times! π
The success continued in the Arena League Western League Premier Division, where our swimmers delivered a fantastic team performance, securing 1st place with an impressive 365 points! π₯
A huge congratulations to all our swimmers and coaches for their hard work, determination and brilliant achievements.π
#MountKelly #MountKellySwimming #SwimmingSuccess #TeamMK #MKFamily #winchesterautumnqualifier #OpenMeet
Following the success of this year`s trip, we are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for pupils in Years 10 to 12 to travel to South Africa in 2028!β¨
This promises to be an unforgettable adventure, offering pupils the chance to immerse themselves in South Africa`s incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and natural environment. Along the way, they will develop a greater understanding of biodiversity and conservation, while creating lasting memories with fellow pupils. ππΏ
Further information will be made available through our Parent Portal, with additional details and announcements to follow in due course.
#MountKelly #SouthAfrica2028 #SchoolTrips #BeyondTheClassroom #WildlifeAndConservation
On Friday, Mount Kelly was delighted to welcome acclaimed author, illustrator and creator @curtis.jobling to the Prep for a fantastic day of creativity and inspiration!
Pupils enjoyed engaging workshops filled with doodle drawing, readings from his books and fascinating insights into the world of writing and illustration.
The day concluded with a special book signing, giving pupils the opportunity to meet Curtis and take home a signed copy of his work.
A huge thank you to Curtis for sharing his time, creativity and enthusiasm with our pupils and making the day such a memorable experience! βοΈπ
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #CurtisJobling #AuthorVisit #LoveOfReading #Workshops #CreativeLearning
Itβs not too late to join us for our brilliant Business Breakfast!
We look forward to welcoming members of our local and wider business community to Mount Kelly tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October from 08:00 β 10:00 in our College Library.
Whether you`re a local business owner or a professional from further afield, join us for a morning of engaging conversations, new connections and shared ideas.
Our Business Breakfast is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships between Mount Kelly and the business community, creating a welcoming space to connect, collaborate and share experiences.
We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow for a morning of conversation, collaboration and connection! βπ₯π€
#MountKelly #BusinessBreakfast #Networking #CommunityConnections #SixthForm #LocalBusiness
