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WELCOME
Mount Kelly is an independent school located in Tavistock, Devon, UK and is set on a stunning countryside campus on the edge of Dartmoor. 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.
Start Your Journey
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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.
News
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The Mount Kelly annual private fireworks display will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the Prep on Mount Tavy Road, Tavistock. There will be a traditional fireworks display at approximately 19.00 which will last for some 10 minutes and a bonfire which will be lit at 18:45. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Don`t forget! College pupils are encouraged to bring in cakes for our Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow break at the Westall Centre, helping to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.🍰🧁
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #MountKelly #Fundraising #SchoolCommunity
Over the last couple of days of the half term break, our Fives players enjoyed a fantastic trip to Edinburgh, taking part in some brilliant matches and showcasing their skills on court. 👏
Alongside some great Fives action, there was also time to explore the city and take in some of Edinburgh`s iconic sights. 📸
What a great way to round off the half-term break, with some competitive Fives and the opportunity to explore Edinburgh!
#MountKelly #MountKellySports #Fives #FivesOnTour #SchoolSport #Edinburgh #TeamSpirit #BoardingSchool #SchoolTrip
As our boarders return and the school slowly comes back to life, we hope everyone has enjoyed a restful and enjoyable half-term break.🍂
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the start of another exciting and busy half term!🎉
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #michaelmasterm #halfterm #Boardingschool #Independantschool #MK
At Mount Kelly, we believe in recognising potential, nurturing talent and encouraging every pupil to excel.
Our scholarships celebrate ambition, dedication, and achievement across a range of disciplines, with opportunities for pupils entering Years 7, 9, and 12.
Discover the opportunities available and take the next step in your Mount Kelly journey.💙
🔗 Find out more at www.mountkelly.com/scholarships or have a chat with our admissions team on 01822 813193 or email admissions@mountkelly.com
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #MountKellyScholarships #DiscoverBelongExcel #ScholarshipOpportunities
While our pupils are away, the ghosts come out to play!
With our pupils enjoying their half-term break, it seems some rather spooky visitors have taken over Mount Kelly! 👻
#MountKelly #MounKellyPrep #HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #HalfTermFun
Pupils and staff are invited to join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Tuesday 3 November in the Westall Centre, from 10:45-11:10.
Parents, pupils and staff are all welcome to contribute cakes. Whether homemade or shop-bought, all donations are greatly appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MountKelly #CoffeeMorning #Fundraising
A huge congratulations to our six swimmers who have been selected to compete at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, taking place from 31 October to 13 November! 🇸🇳
Flying the flag for their respective countries are:
🇪🇪 Maari – Estonia
🇸🇰 Matias – Slovakia
🇦🇴 Santiago – Angola
🇿🇲 Joshua – Zambia
🇳🇬 Kash & Omolola – Nigeria
We are incredibly proud of you all and wish you the very best of luck as you take to the international stage!
The whole Mount Kelly community is behind you! 💙👏
#MountKelly #MountKellySwimming #PerformanceSwimming #YouthOlympicGames #Dakar2026 #MKFamily #MKWorldwide
Remember, Remember! 🔥🎆
Our Bonfire Night is always spectacular! All friends, family and members of the Mount Kelly community are warmly invited to join us on Thursday 5 November from 18:00 for a magical evening of fireworks, fun and celebration! 🎇✨
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #BonfireNight #RememberRemember #FireworksNight #MountKellyCommunity #BonfireCelebrations #FamilyAndFriends #CommunitySpirit #Tavistock #FireworksSpectacular
Our Fives team has safely arrived in Edinburgh! 🎉
After some hearty food and sightseeing, the team is looking forward to some competitive matches!💪
#MountKelly #MountKellySchool #Fives #FivesTour #Edinburgh
Wait… go back to the beginning. ⏳
As we celebrate Mount Kelly’s 150th anniversary with 150 images capturing the history and memories of Mount Kelly, this week we turn back time at Courtenay House, taking a journey through the years all the way back to the 1890s.
150 years of history, memories and change. 🕰️
#MountKelly150 #MountKelly #CourtenayHouse #BoardingSchool #150YearsOfHistory #150anniversary
A school is more than a place to learn. It`s a place to belong.
At Mount Kelly, our values are at the heart of everything we do, bringing together a community built on care, connection and a shared sense of belonging.
When our families feel the difference, we see it too.
But don`t just take our word for it. Hear from the families who know our community best.💙
🎙️ Listen to Episode 17 of the Mount Kelly Podcast, featuring OMK and parent Stu Anderson, as he shares his experience of being part of the Mount Kelly family.
Link in our bio.
Discover more about the Mount Kelly community by visiting our website at www.mountkelly.com
#MountKelly #MountKellyPrep #MountKellyFamily #Discover #MKFamily #IndependantSchool #SchoolCommunity
