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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.
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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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Congratulations to Shlok J on a fantastic performance at the Karnataka State Sub-Junior Championships, where he recorded personal bests in both the 200m Backstroke and 50m Backstroke, securing qualification for the Indian Sub-Junior National Championships in Jaipur this August. 🇮🇳🏊♂️
An outstanding achievement, well done, Shlok! Wishing you the very best of luck at Nationals! 🌟💙
#MountKelly #Swimming #SwimSuccess #TeamMK #ProudToBeMK #GoodLuck #MKFamily
Could you be the next cycling talent? 🚴
There`s still time to register for the South West Region Cycling Talent ID Day, hosted by Mount Kelly and delivered by British Cycling on Saturday 18 July.
Open to aspiring cyclists aged 12–15 (born 2010–2014) from Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, this is a fantastic opportunity for young riders who aren`t currently part of a cycling club to discover their potential.
On the day there will be:
🏃 Performance testing
🚴 Cycling assessments
💡 Rider & parent workshops
⭐ Opportunities for future development pathways
Club membership is not required, and riders who are new to structured competition are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from cyclists of all backgrounds who are eligible for a British passport.
📲 Click the link in our bio to find out more.
#MountKelly #BritishCycling #TalentID #Cycling #FutureTalent #YouthSport #RoadCycling #TrackCycling #Cornwall #Devon #Somerset #SouthWest #AthleteDevelopment
Join us for our Summer Holiday Crash Courses 2026. Perfect for boosting water confidence 🏊♂️
#Tavistock #CrashCourse #SwimmingLessons #SwimmingCourse #LearnToSwim
Taking time to relax and reflect is all part of the adventure.✨
It`s wonderful to see our South Africa expedition group enjoying an evening around the campfire, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. 🔥 🇿🇦
#MountKelly #SouthAfrica #SchoolLife #OutdoorAdventure #SchoolTrip #MemoriesMade #Conservation #Nature
Our CCF cadets had an action-packed summer camp in Plymouth, taking on a fantastic range of activities on and around the water. ⛵🌊
From open water sailing and powerboating to obstacle and assault courses , plus the exciting challenge of blokarting, there was something for everyone!🚤 🧗 Cadets also explored the fascinating Plymouth Dockyard Museum and enjoyed some well-earned downtime in the beautiful harbour town of Looe.⚓🌞
📸More photos from the action packed week can be found on our Facebook Page.
#MountKelly #CCF #SummerCamp #AdventureAwaits #Teamwork #Leadership #Plymouth #OutdoorLearning
Our South Africa adventurers enjoyed a fascinating day at the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre, discovering more about shark conservation and marine research, and seeing first-hand the important work being carried out along South Africa’s coastline. 🦈
Another memorable day filled with learning, exploration and new experiences.✨
#SouthAfricaTrip #MpuntKelly #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #MarineConservation #SharkConservation #Adventure
Canapés and Afternoon Tea on School House lawns provided a wonderful opportunity for our Year 8 and Year 13 leavers to celebrate together, sharing special moments with friends, family and staff before embarking on their next chapter.✨
This much-loved tradition is a fitting way to recognise their achievements, reflect on their time at the school and wish them every success for the future.
📸More photos from both our Year 8 and Year 13 Drinks and Canapés at School House Lawns can be found on our Facebook Page.
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #Leavers2026 #SchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #NextChapter #SchoolTraditions #ProudMoments #FutureReady #ThinkingSchools
Jonah D has also enjoyed great success in swimming, qualifying for the World Championships later this year after an outstanding performance in the 2km Open Water Oceanman Sprint.🏊♂️
He claimed 1st place in the Junior 1 (U14) category and an outstanding 6th place overall in the Male Open category, competing against swimmers of all ages. A brilliant result and a testament to Jonah`s hard work and dedication!🏅🎉
#Oceanman #OpenWaterSwimming #JuniorAthlete #SwimmingSuccess #MountKelly #MKFamily
Our Year 13 Chapel Service marks the beginning of our celebrations for this year`s leavers.
It is a special opportunity to reflect on all they have achieved, celebrate their time with us, and wish them every success as they embark on their next chapter.
We know we miss them already! 💙
#Year13 #Leavers2026 #ChapelService #SchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #NextChapter #ClassOf2026
Congratulations to Owi W on an outstanding achievement at the British Long Distance Swimming Association event at Bala Lake! 🏅
Competing in the 10K race, Owi not only took the win but also set a new junior course record for the lake, a fantastic accomplishment.🎉
Next up is his six-hour qualifying swim this week as he continues his preparations for his English Channel swim in September. We wish him the very best of luck!
#Swimming #OpenWaterSwimming #BLDSA #BalaLake #RecordBreaker #EnglishChannel #GoodLuck #PupilSuccess #SportingExcellence
Those on the South Africa trip are already having a wonderful time! 🌞
Today’s exciting excursion has taken them to the iconic uShaka Marine World, where they’re enjoying a fantastic day exploring the aquarium and attractions.
We can’t wait to see more of their adventures!
#MountKelly #SouthAfricaTrip #MakingMemories #SchoolTrip #ExploreSouthAfrica #AdventureAwaits
Our Year 8 Leavers` Service kicked off our end-of-year celebrations, giving us the chance to reflect on and celebrate an incredible group of pupils.🎓
Whether they`re staying with us or starting a new adventure, we could not be prouder of every single one of them. 💙
📸 More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page.
#Year8Leavers #LeaversService #SchoolLife #ProudMoment #NextChapter #SchoolCommunity #MountKelly #ClassOf2025 #MountKellyPrep
