Head Master’s Welcome

Independent Boarding and Day School

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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Pre-Prep Prep College Sixth Form

Open Days

Our next Open Day will be held on Saturday 27 September 2025 | 10:00

Join us for an unforgettable day at Mount Kelly, where education meets adventure and ambition knows no bounds. Whether you’re exploring pre-prep, prep or senior school options, 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 programme
🌿 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’re coming from near or far, this is your chance to see why Mount Kelly is one of the UK’s most exciting independent schools.

Private tours of the School are also available throughout the year

Open Day

WHY MOUNT KELLY?

We are a leading co-educational boarding and day school in the west of England.

Mount Kelly is committed to delivering an outstanding and forward-thinking boarding and day experience for our pupils. Where pupils from the age of 4 to 18 are nurtured, guided and inspired to develop their own individual skills and interests. We value academic performance and work tirelessly to maximise the ability of every child and make every use of our exceptional surroundings to enrich the experience of our pupils.

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Mount Kelly News

Festival Recital

College Chamber Choir and soloists give a recital as part of this year's Tavistock Music Festival at St Eustachius' Parish Church in Tavistock

Swimming | Easter Round Up

Mount Kelly swimmers compete in meets around the world

Dubai Cricket Tour

Mount Kelly cricketers enjoyed a wonderful tour to Dubai at the start of the Easter break

Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon

Six Mount Kelly crews tackled the grueling 115-mile DW Canoe Marathon, achieving two Top 10 finishes

Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens

Mount Kelly proudly enters four age groups into prestigious Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens, demonstrating the strength and depth of our rugby programme

Shackleton Programme

Our Shackleton programme offers Prep pupils the opportunity to try new activities

ISFA Cup Win

Mount Kelly's Performance Football Girls win ISFA U18 Girls' Cup Final for second consecutive year

DW Training in Full Flow

A busy few weeks on the water for our crews

Mount Kelly Expedition

Ten Tors teams successfully complete Mount Kelly Expedition in preparation for the main event

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Academic Curriculum

With small class sizes and well resourced facilities we provide our pupils with the ideal environment in which to be inspired and develop a life-long love of learning. We study GCSE, A Level and BTEC.

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Boarding

Mount Kelly is a school with a deep-seated boarding ethos and a strong system of pastoral care in which every member of staff plays their part.

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Co-Curricular

Activities at the Prep include everything from Skateboarding to Debating. At the College all pupils join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and have the opportunity to participate in everything from surfing to ceramics.

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Performance Swimming

Mount Kelly has an internationally recognised Performance Swimming programme, managed by Emma Collings-Barnes. There are three pools on the campus including the new 50m, 8 lane Olympic Legacy swimming pool.

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Girls' Performance Football

Our new Sixth Form Girls' Performance Football Programme is in association with the Chelsea FC Foundation

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Virtual Tour

Use our Virtual Tour feature to explore Mount Kelly in 3D. You will feel like you are here in person!

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Podcast

Insightful conversations with staff, pupils, parents and alumni who give fascinating insights into life at Mount Kelly

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Fees

The published fees are reviewed annually and include tuition and lunch for day pupils. The published fees for boarders include tuition, board and three meals a day.

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The Good Schools Guide

Read our independent reviews by The Good Schools Guide

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OUR LOCATION

We are located in Tavistock in Devon, bordering Cornwall, set in over 100 acres of countryside and woodland and on the edge of Dartmoor National Park within easy reach of the historic City of Exeter and Britain’s ocean city, Plymouth.

A countryside education at Mount Kelly allow pupils to think, grow, explore and develop in the space, beauty and richness of the natural environment, whilst still preparing them to operate successfully in the modern and more urban global environment.

We are ideally located to run co-curricular activities such as Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, Ten Tors, adventurous training and CCF. Programmes such as these develop pupils self-confidence, team working skills, self-esteem and motivation to learn.

01822 813100
Mount Kelly | Parkwood Road | Tavistock | Devon | PL19 0HZ

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