FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about life at an independent boarding and day school.
Mount Kelly FAQs
How much does it cost to go to Mount Kelly School?
Fees at Mount Kelly are dependent on:
- Year group
- If you are a day pupil, a boarder or a flexi-boarder
- If you are a UK or an International pupil
Fees Structure 2025-2026
Year Group |
Type |
£ per Term
|
£ per Term
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Day | 2,950 | 3,540 |
| Years 1 – 2 | Day | 3,400 | 4,080 |
| Year 3 – 4 | Day | 4,040 | 4,848 |
| Years 3 – 4 | Weekly Boarding | 8,440 | 10,128 |
| Years 3 – 4 | Full Boarding | 8,930 | 10,716 |
| Year 5 – 6 | Day | 4,690 | 5,628 |
| Years 5 – 6 | Weekly Boarding | 8,440 | 10,128 |
| Years 5 – 6 | Full Boarding | 8,930 | 10,716 |
| Year 7 – 8 | Day | 5,850 | 7,020 |
| Years 7 – 8 | Weekly Boarding | 8,440 | 10,128 |
| Years 7 – 8 | Full Boarding | 8,930 | 10,716 |
| Years 7 – 8 | International Boarding | 9,825 | 11,790 |
| Years 9 – 13 | Day | 7,230 | 8,676 |
| Years 9 – 13 | Weekly Boarding | 12,090 | 14,508 |
| Years 9 – 13 | Full Boarding | 12,930 | 15,516 |
| Years 9 – 13 | International Boarding | 13,750 | 16,500 |
If you hold a Scholarship or an Award then there may be a fee reduction
How do you apply for a scholarship or bursary?
At Mount Kelly it is our policy to encourage and acknowledge excellence through the awarding of Scholarships to applicants showing exceptional aptitude in their chosen area.
The purpose of Scholarship awards is to facilitate admission to Mount Kelly for gifted individuals who, through their dedication and enthusiasm, will inspire those around them.
The range of Scholarships currently available are:
| Scholarship Type | Year |
| Performance Swimming | Years 7 to 12 |
| Choral | Years 9 to 12 |
| Girls’ Performance Football | Year 12 |
| Academic | Years 7, 9 and 12 |
| Westall Academic | Year 12 |
| Sport | Years 7, 9 and 12 |
| Music | Years 7, 9 and 12 |
| Art | Years 9 and 12 |
| Design Technology | Years 9 and 12 |
| Year 7 Art & Design | Year 7 |
| Drama | Year 9 |
| Drama & Performing Arts | Year 7 |
If you would like to apply or to discover more visit:
Independent School FAQs
What is the difference between independent, private, public, state and grammar schools in the UK?
- Independent School: Any school that is not run by a government authority. Fees are paid by parents.
- Private School: A general term used interchangeably with “independent school”. Fees are paid by parents.
- Public School: A prestigious, historical subset of independent schools whose headteachers are members of the HMC.
- State School: Funded by the government through taxes and free for all students.
- State Grammar Schools: Are academically selective, pupils ability is assessed by sitting the 11+ exam.
Mount Kelly is an Independent School. Fees are paid by parents. We are members of the HMC.
Are all Independent/Private Schools boarding schools?
No, Independent/Private Schools are not all boarding schools.
Independent/Private Schools may offer boarding, day places or a combination of both.
Mount Kelly offers day, boarding and flexi-boarding.
What is Prep?
Prep is an abbreviation of preparatory.
A Prep school is for children from Nursery/Reception through to Year 8.
Prep can also be used as an alternative word to homework.
Mount Kelly is an all-through school – Reception to Year 13.
What is an exeat?
Exeat is a word used in UK Boarding schools to mean a long weekend when the school is closed during term and sometimes pupils are asked to stay with their Guardians or their friends.
Mount Kelly does not have exeat weekends.
How do you choose the best school for your child?
- Make a short list of schools and request a copy of their prospectus pack, then attend open days or arrange one to one visits.
- Meet with a senior leadership team member, teachers, and the admissions department.
- Ask questions of interest to you – eg about the curriculum, how do you measure and track academic progress, sports on offer, extra-curricular activities, class sizes, what is included in the fees and what are extra costs.
- Observe part of a lesson.
- See how pupils are interacting and behaving.
- Take in the atmosphere – could you imagine your child being happy at the school?
- Attend a “Taster Day” whereby your child spends all day at the school engaging in all that is on offer. They will get a real sense of what the school is like.