Tavistock, United Kingdom Day & boarding · Co-ed Age range 4–18 583 pupils Founded 1877Mount Kelly
Mount Kelly offers a nurturing and dynamic environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. With a rich tradition of excell...
About Mount Kelly
Mount Kelly was founded in 1877 as Kelly College in Tavistock, Devon, on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park. The school subsequently merged with Mount House School (a prep school) in 2014 and was rebranded as Mount Kelly. The school operates today on a 70-acre rural campus and is co-educational ages 3-18 with around 583 pupils and a substantial boarding population. The Head is Guy Ayling. The school is a member of the HMC and the Boarding Schools Association.
Mount Kelly's distinctive co-curricular strength is swimming — the school operates one of the top schoolboy swimming programmes in the United Kingdom, with an Olympic-pathway swimming academy that has produced multiple GB Olympic swimmers and World Championship qualifiers across the past decade. The school's purpose-built competition pool and high-performance training programme make it a destination for serious young swimmers. The school operates a substantial bursary programme.
Programmes & strengths
University destinations
Memberships & accreditations
Pupil breakdown
- Boys
- 313 (54%)
- Girls
- 270 (46%)
- SEN support
- 227 (38.9%)
- SEN EHCP
- 8 (1.4%)
Notable alumni
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is Mount Kelly?
Mount Kelly is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 18, located near Tavistock in Devon. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Mount Kelly?
The admissions process usually starts well in advance of entry and may involve assessments and interviews. The school admissions timeline guide outlines key stages and deadlines. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at Mount Kelly?
Fees for Mount Kelly vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £3,540–£15,516.
Is Mount Kelly a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Mount Kelly can attend as day and boarding.
Is Mount Kelly selective?
Admissions to Mount Kelly are non-selective, with entry based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.