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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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Saturday 26 September 2026
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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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Still deciding what to do for Sixth Form?
The new Mount Kelly Business School is a forward-thinking Sixth Form pathway designed to equip pupils with the confidence, adaptability and business understanding needed to thrive in todayβs global economy.
Launching this September, the programme combines academic excellence with professional preparation from the very beginning, helping pupils develop the skills, knowledge and mindset valued by universities and employers alike.
Applications for Year 12 entry in September 2026 are open. π
β Contact admissions@mountkelly.com to discover more about the next step in your educational journey.
#MountKelly #BusinessSchool #SixthForm #SixthFormChoices #FutureLeaders #BusinessEducation #GlobalThinking #ThinkingSchool #FutureReady #Education #Post16Education
Our Greenpower Racing Club is making great progress with their car! π
Between the showers, the team managed to get outside and test their latest modifications. Now fitted with the first stages of bodywork, the car is starting to take shape, and the progress since we last saw it has been incredible.
#MountKelly #Greenpower #GreenpowerRacing #STEM #Engineering #FutureEngineers #ElectricVehicle #EVRacing #Innovation #Teamwork #HandsOnLearning #Motorsport
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a glorious afternoon exploring the beautiful natural surroundings at Coombeshead. πΏ
The children learned about how the team cares for its bees and were fascinated to watch them buzzing in and out of their newly built beehive. They also met the water buffalo and discovered how they are helping to regenerate and maintain natural habitats.
A wonderful afternoon of outdoor learning, discovery and adventure! ππ
#MountKelly #OutdoorLearning #NatureEducation #EarlyYears #MountKellyPrep #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #EnvironmentalEducation
We`re getting excited for another fantastic day of competition as our College Houses battle it out for points, pride and the coveted Trophy at tomorrow`s Sports Day.
With track and field events and the ever-popular Tug of War, there will be plenty of determination, teamwork and house spirit on display throughout the day.
Who will rise to the challenge and lift the House Cup this year? We can`t wait to find out! πͺπββοΈπββοΈ
#MountKelly #CollegeSportsDay #TugOfWar #HouseSpirit #HouseCup #Teamwork #CompetitionDay #Boardingschool
A combined effort between the Eco Club and Gardening Club has recently brought something very special to the Prep Science Garden.β¨
Working together, pupils designed and built a fantastic geodesic dome, which now proudly serves as the official headquarters of the Eco Club. πΏ
Well done to everyone involved in bringing this fantastic structure to life. π
#MountKelly #EcoClub #GardeningClub #OutdoorLearning #STEM #SchoolLife #TeamMK #Sustainability #PrepSchool #ThinkingSchool
Pupils from the Prep travelled to the London Aquatics Centre, home of the 2012 Olympic Games, for the IAPS National Swimming Finals this weekend.
An outstanding achievement saw 11 personal bests (PBs) recorded across the team, an incredible testament to the swimmers` hard work and determination. Well done to everyone who took part. πββοΈππββοΈ
#MountKelly #IAPSSwimming #NationalFinals #LondonAquaticsCentre #SwimmingSuccess #PersonalBest #TeamSpirit #HardWorkPaysOff #MKFamily
What makes Mount Kelly special? Hear directly from our pupils as they share their experiences of school life, the opportunities available to them, and what makes being part of the Mount Kelly community so unique.
Learn more by visiting our website mountkelly.com
#MountKelly #SchoolLife #PupilVoice #MountKellyPrep #pupilvideo
Boarding at Mount Kelly is about friendship, independence and opportunity.β¨
From evening activities and study support to weekends filled with adventure, our boarders enjoy a vibrant and caring community.
Choose from:
π Full Boarding
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Weekly Boarding
β Flexi Boarding
Whatever your family`s needs, there`s a boarding option to suit you. Contact our admissions team to learn more at admissions@mountkelly.com or phone 01822 813193
#MountKelly #BoardingLife #IndependentSchool #SchoolCommunity #MounKellyPrep #Boarding #Flexiboarding #Weeklyboarding #Fullboarding
Just one week to go until our DT and Art Exhibition! π¨β¨
We canβt wait to welcome Friends of Mount Kelly on Friday 12 June for a preview evening, before opening the exhibition to the public daily from 15 to 19 June.
From striking artwork to inspiring design projects, it promises to be a fantastic celebration of pupil creativity, talent and achievement.
We look forward to seeing you there.π
#MountKelly #ArtExhibition #DesignTechnology #PupilTalent #CreativeArts #SchoolExhibition #Creativity
Hands-on STEM learning plays a vital role in helping young people connect the abstract concepts they encounter in the classroom with real-world applications and experiences.
We are delighted to share an article published by the Royal Society highlighting the innovative work taking place here at Mount Kelly. The article features the contributions of Dr Nicola Quick and Ms Laura Russo, whose work demonstrates the value of engaging pupils in practical, hands-on scientific learning.
Read the article on our website or click the link below.
https://royalsociety.org/blog/2026/06/bio-matters-partnership-grants/
#theroyalsociety #partnershipgrants #MountKelly #biodiversity #STEMEducation #Learningbeyondtheclassrom #UniversityofPlymouth
The first of our Sports Days starts today. πββοΈποΈπ
Our Prep Sports Day will take place this afternoon from 1pm, and weβre looking forward to an afternoon of energy and House spirit.
All parents are welcome, come along and show your support! π
Good luck to all pupils taking part!
#SportsDay #PrepSchool #TeamSpirit #SchoolSport #MountKelly #Athletics #SchoolCommunity
Our Upper Prep pupils had a great time on their recent trip to France.π«π·π₯
The visit gave pupils the opportunity to practise their French, experience local culture and explore Paris in the sun.β
A huge thank you to everyone who made this memorable experience possible.
πΈMore photos can be found on our Facebook Page.
#MountKelly #FrenchTrip #UpperPrep #LanguageLearning #SchoolTrip #PrepSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
