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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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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. 🏃♀️🏆️🏃
Our Prep Sports Day will take place this afternoon from 1pm, and we’re looking forward to an afternoon of energy and House spirit.
All parents are welcome, come along and show your support! 👏
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.🇫🇷🥐
The visit gave pupils the opportunity to practise their French, experience local culture and explore Paris in the sun.☀
A huge thank you to everyone who made this memorable experience possible.
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook Page.
#MountKelly #FrenchTrip #UpperPrep #LanguageLearning #SchoolTrip #PrepSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
Today, we celebrate Devon Day, a chance to recognise the breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and fascinating heritage that Devon has to offer.🎉
Mount Kelly is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, and we are incredibly fortunate to enjoy stunning views of the moor right on our doorstep. This spectacular landscape provides a beautiful backdrop to school life and serves as a daily reminder of the natural beauty that makes Devon such a special place.☀
Our unique location also provides outstanding opportunities for adventure and personal development, with many pupils taking part in Ten Tors and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions across Dartmoor`s challenging terrain. We are equally proud to be part of the historic market town of Tavistock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich heritage and strong sense of community.
If you want to learn more about our unique location and opportunities, contact our admissions team at admissions@mountkelly.com
#DevonDay #ProudOfDevon #Dartmoor #TenTors #DofE #Tavistock #WorldHeritageSite #MountKelly #OutdoorEducation #DevonLife #DevonHeritage #SchoolLife
Our Grounds Team had some helping hands recently! 🌱
Reception and Year 1 enjoyed learning all about the safety equipment and machinery used to maintain our beautiful grounds before visiting the polytunnel to discover how plants are grown and pot up their own snapdragon seedlings. 🪴
A huge thank you to the Grounds Team for their warm welcome and for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with our youngest learners.
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #SchoolLife #OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears #Reception #Year1 #GroundsTeam #Gardening #HandsOnLearning #SchoolCommunity #LOTC #ThinkingSchools
Some of our Gold D of E pupils recently completed an incredible five-day Tall Ships voyage aboard Challenger. From steering and sail handling, to night watches and stunning sunrises, the experience challenged the group to develop confidence, resilience and teamwork while creating memories that will last a lifetime.⛵☀
A huge thank you to Captain Sam and Skipper Sophie for guiding our pupils, and to Mike Reeves and the Conway Merchant Navy Trust for making these opportunities possible. We look forward to seeing more pupils set sail this summer!
#DofE #GoldDofE #TallShips #AdventureLearning #Teamwork #CharacterEducation #PersonalDevelopment #Sailing #SchoolLife
The rain held off long enough for us to play a great game of cricket against King`s College yesterday.🏏
Although King`s came away with the win, our team played superbly, competing hard throughout and demonstrating excellent skill, resilience and sportsmanship.
Well done to all the boys on a fantastic effort! 👏
📸More photos from the match can be found on our Facebook page!
#MountKelly #Cricket #BoardingSchool #Sportsmanship #T20 #Cricketseason #MatchDay #SchoolLife
Set against the stunning backdrop of Sunny Slopes, our final Lower Prep & Upper Prep Concert of the term was packed with talent, confidence and memorable performances. 🌟🎶
👏 A huge well done to every performer for taking to the stage.
📸More photos can be found on our Facebook page.
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #PrepConcerts #SchoolLife #PupilTalent #Music #SchoolConcert #TermHighlights
Open Day | Discovery Day | Mount Kelly
Saturday 26 September 2026 | 10:00
Join us for an unforgettable day at Mount Kelly, where education meets adventure and ambition knows no bounds. Whether you are exploring Lower Prep, Prep or senior school options (College or Sixth Form), our Discovery Day is the perfect opportunity to experience what makes Mount Kelly truly exceptional.
👟 Tour our stunning Dartmoor campus
🧠 Explore dynamic lessons and meet inspirational teachers
🏊 Join a session with our Performance Swimming coaches
🌿 Learn about our pioneering Nature Connectivity Project
🎯 Hear from pupils, parents and staff about life at Mount Kelly
🍽️ Enjoy a fabulous lunch in our dining hall
Whether you are coming from near or far, this is your chance to see why Mount Kelly is one of the UK’s most exciting independent schools.
Register at https://visit.mountkelly.com/
#MountKelly #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #OpenDay #SchoolOpenDay #Tavistock #Devon
We are recruiting for a Visiting Music Teacher - Violin. Apply at www.mountkelly.com/about-us/jobs
#Jobs #ViolinTeacher #JobsInTeaching #JobsInMusic #Tavistock
A huge congratulations to OMK Jemima Vereker on a remarkable achievement! 🏏
Jemima scored a career-first double century, making 205 for Devon Women in their victory over Wiltshire.
An outstanding performance - well done, Jemima! @devonwomenofficial
#OMK #MountKelly #DevonWomen #WomensCricket #DoubleCentury
🌈 Diversity Week at the College - wear bright colours to show your support 🌈
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