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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.
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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
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Watch our new School Tour video
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Pupils participate in competition run by University of Bristol to investigate changes to pollution levels in the UK
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A superb series of online talks delivered by members of staff and the wider Mount Kelly community
![French Culinary Challenges]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593768595/mountkellycom/lkytwbxsaqkmo5pcvmpy/Ewere-crpes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1593768595/mountkellycom/lkytwbxsaqkmo5pcvmpy/Ewere-crpes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593768595/mountkellycom/lkytwbxsaqkmo5pcvmpy/Ewere-crpes.jpg","width":600}])
GCSE and A Level pupils learn about the importance of food to the French culture
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Pupils at the Prep read 39,049,391 words during lockdown.
![The Great Balloon Debate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593705730/mountkellycom/u3boqpd0doknyai1z2v0/debate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1593705730/mountkellycom/u3boqpd0doknyai1z2v0/debate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593705730/mountkellycom/u3boqpd0doknyai1z2v0/debate.jpg","width":536}])
Year 6 pupils chose a book character to represent and use their powers of persuasion to fight for their life.
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Pupils are introduced to A Levels and BTECs through specially designed courses
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Mount Kelly is shortlisted for Performing Arts Award
![Full Bursary Awarded to Bright Pupil From Newham]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1593429105/mountkellycom/ueardiq36tphllwg70lo/Kira.jpg","width":2200}])
Full Bursary Awarded to Bright Pupil From Newham
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.