Sport

Sport at Mount Kelly

Sport runs through daily life at Mount Kelly, our independent school in Tavistock, Devon. From a child’s very first fixture in the Lower Prep to national-level performance pathways in the College and Sixth Form, every pupil is encouraged to be active, to compete with spirit and to find a sport they love. Set on the edge of Dartmoor, we pair outstanding facilities with specialist coaching so that talent is stretched and beginners are made to feel just as welcome.

We believe sport teaches lessons that reach far beyond the pitch or the pool – resilience, teamwork, humility in victory and grace in defeat. Whether a pupil plays for the enjoyment of a Saturday fixture or is training towards international honours, they are supported by the same expert staff and the same belief that everyone has a part to play.

Sport for every pupil

Major sports at Mount Kelly include rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, football, athletics and, of course, swimming, alongside a wide programme of individual and recreational activities. Fixtures are played across the age groups every week, and our teams represent the school with real pride across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.

Performance pathways

For pupils with elite ambitions, Mount Kelly offers performance pathways that few schools in the country can match. Our Performance Swimming programme, based around a full 50m Olympic-legacy pool, has helped produce over 80 international swimmers and medallists at Commonwealth and Olympic level. Our Girls’ Performance Football programme, delivered in partnership with Chelsea FC, gives talented players a genuine route into the elite game while they study.

Facilities

Pupils train and compete in facilities designed for serious sport: the 50m swimming pool, extensive playing fields, sports halls and courts, all within a single Dartmoor-edge campus. As a boarding and day school, we can offer coaching, fixtures and training sessions during the week and at weekends.