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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.
Open DayDiscovery Day
Saturday 26 September 2026
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% GCSE AVERAGE PASS RATE
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% 1ST CHOICE UNIVERSITY
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% A LEVEL & BTECA* - B GRADES
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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We`re still reliving all the action from an incredible Sports Day!
From record-breaking performances and determined competition, to outstanding teamwork and House spirit. Congratulations to Russell House, who were crowned overall winners! 🏆👏
#MountKelly #SportsDay #RussellHouse #HouseChampions #TeamSpirit #SchoolSport #Athletics #ProudToBeMK
Yesterday was a great afternoon of cricket for Mount Kelly! 🏏
Our U12 team also enjoyed a cracking game, securing a fantastic victory in the Devon Cup Semi-Final.
The win sees them progress to the Devon Cup Final against Exeter School, with the opportunity to secure a place in next year`s national finals competition.
Congratulations to all the players on a superb performance, and best of luck for the final! 👏
📸More photos from the match can be found on our Facebook.
#MountKelly #TeamMK #Cricket #SchoolCricket #DevonCup #CricketSuccess #RoadToTheFinal #PrepSchoolSport
A fantastic result for our U17 Cricket team yesterday, defeating Bristol Grammar School in the U17 Regional Plate Semi-Final!🏏
The team now progresses to the Regional Plate Final tomorrow at home against Embley School, with the opportunity to reach the last eight teams in the country. 💪
Good luck to the team – we`re all behind you! 👏
#MountKelly #TeamMK #Cricket #SchoolCricket #U17Cricket #RegionalPlate #RoadToTheFinal #TeamSpirit
Last week, over 75 Mount Kelly pupils in Years 9 and 10 took part in this year`s UK Biology Challenge, one of the UK`s largest science competitions, with 42,000 pupils participating nationally. 🔬
Joey B secured a Gold Certificate with an outstanding score of 94.8%, followed by a strong collective performance across Years 9 and 10, securing Mount Kelly 8 Silver and 8 Bronze awards. 🥇🥈🥉
Particular congratulations to our Silver award winners:
Ethan M, Toby C, Leonard L, Oliver S, Julian B, Darcey T, George N and Jasmine B.
These fantastic results are a testament to the hard work, enthusiasm and scientific curiosity of all those who took part. Well done everyone! 🧬👏
#MountKelly #UKBiologyChallenge #Biology #STEM #ScienceEducation #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #FutureScientists #ProudToBeMK
A fantastic result for our U15 Girls over the weekend!🏏
The team put in a brilliant performance against Clifton College, securing a well-deserved victory by 28 runs. 👏
#MountKelly #GirlsCricket #U15Cricket #TeamMK #CricketSuccess #SchoolSport #MatchWin
Our Art Exhibition and Design Technology is now open to the public!🎨
Join us from today, Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June, 09:00 – 16:00 daily, to explore a fantastic showcase of pupils` creativity, talent and achievement.
From striking artwork to inspiring design projects, the exhibition celebrates the imagination, skill and hard work of our pupils across a range of disciplines.
We look forward to welcoming you! 👏
#MountKelly #ArtExhibition #CreativeArts #StudentCreativity #ArtAndDesign #PupilAchievement #SchoolArt
Year 8 LOTC was a trip to remember!
From exploring Cornwall’s stunning beaches and coastline to discovering local history in museums and enjoying a performance at the spectacular Minack Theatre, pupils experienced some of the very best that Cornwall has to offer.
A fantastic week of adventure, learning and unforgettable memories. Thank you to all the staff and organisers who helped make it such a memorable trip.👏
📸More photos of the week`s adventures can be found on our Facebook Page.
#MountKelly #LOTC #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #Year8 #Cornwall #OutdoorLearning #SchoolTrips #MakingMemories #boardingschool
Congratulations to our Director of Sport, Pale Nonu, who helped coach Cornwall Men to County Championship glory with a superb 39 – 24 victory over Lancashire in the Bill Beaumont Cup Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. 🏉
It was made even more special with Mount Kelly pupils Samson N and Ma’a N playing their part as ball boys, helping celebrate Cornwall’s eighth County Championship title.
An incredible achievement.👏
#MountKelly #CornwallRugby #CountyChampions #Twickenham #BillBeaumontCup #ProudMoment #SportAtMountKelly
What makes Mount Kelly special?
Listen to Rylie as she shares her experience of swimming, academics and the wide range of opportunities available at Mount Kelly.🎓🏊♀️
To learn more, visit mountkelly.com or contact our Admissions Team at admissions@mountkelly.com.
#MountKelly #Swimming #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #DaySchool #StudentLife #AcademicExcellence #EliteSport #SwimmingPathway #SchoolLife #Opportunities #FutureReady #Education #Inspiration #PupilVoice
Congratulations to OMK Josh Bratt (2013–2023), who has been announced as one of the newest academy players to secure a contract with Exeter Chiefs as a tighthead prop.🏉
Josh was introduced to supporters at last week`s game, during half-time, alongside his fellow academy players, marking an exciting milestone in his rugby journey. This is a fantastic achievement, and we look forward to following his progress as he takes this next step in his career.✨
#OMK #OldMountKellyans #MountKelly #ExeterChiefs #Rugby #AcademyRugby #TightheadProp #FutureTalent #PlayerPathway #AlumniSuccess #SportSuccess #ProudMoment
🎼🌳 Parents and their guests are invited to The Great Outdoors Gig on 26 June 2026. Both College and Prep pupils will perform in the spectacular grounds of the Prep.
Saturday 13 June until Saturday 20 June is Drowning Prevention Week, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness of water safety and helping to prevent drowning incidents.
As we approach the warmer months and spend more time outdoors, it is important to remember that water can present hidden dangers, whether at the beach, rivers, lakes, canals, or even in the home. Taking time to learn basic water safety rules and understanding what to do in an emergency can help save lives.
We encourage all families to take a few moments this week to discuss water safety and explore the resources available via our bio.
#DrowningPreventionweek #SwimSaftey #Swimming #SAVE #RLSSUK #Awareness
