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
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Year 12 pupils visit Max Gate and Hardy’s Cottage to learn more about Thomas Hardy from his childhood to the gruesome details of his burial.
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Eight Mount Kelly swimmers selected for Swim England National Development Programme
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An evening full of outstanding performances, showcasing the talent of our music scholars and teaching staff.
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Year 8 pupils spend day on North Cornish coast
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Pupils, staff and families take part in annual Mount Kelly Cox Tor Walk
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Mount Kelly adopts Olga in exciting new extra-curricular initiative.
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Year 12 pupils enjoy introduction to Sixth Form life
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Mount Kelly swimmers enjoy a successful summer at the British Summer Championships, Home Nation Meets and other international events.
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Five Mount Kelly pupils join crew on board 72ft Challenger Yacht to cross the Bay of Biscay.
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 canoeing 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 shortlisted for the 'Independent Schools of the Year 2019 award'.
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.