Mount Kelly
Tavistock, Devon · PL19 0HZ
Mount Kelly is a coeducational all-through independent boarding and day school in rural Devon with a strong emphasis on swimming and performance sport alongside academic rigour. The school operates a traditional house system and offers entry from age 4 through to sixth form, with particular strengths in music, swimming, and girls' football. Its location in Tavistock provides a peaceful countryside setting while maintaining accessibility to major universities and London via rail connections.
- →Specialist swimming provision with 50m pool and elite coaching programmes
- →All-through education from Early Years to Sixth Form in a stable community
- →Strong boarding facilities across Prep, College and Sixth Form with dedicated houses
- →Performance football pathway for girls and general sports scholarship opportunities
- →Countryside setting with outdoor education and nature-based learning emphasis
Who thrives here
Mount Kelly suits pupils who thrive in boarding environments, have sporting or musical ambitions (particularly swimming or football), and benefit from a traditional school structure with clear pastoral care. Families seeking a rural, close-knit community with genuine all-through progression will find it appealing.
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Parkwood Road
Tavistock, Devon
PL19 0HZ
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Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Mount Kelly?
Day fees at Mount Kelly are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Mount Kelly?
Mount Kelly admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Mount Kelly's exam results?
At Mount Kelly, 17.9% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 37.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Mount Kelly a boarding school?
Mount Kelly offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Mount Kelly's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Mount Kelly “Excellent” (2018). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent pastoral care and house system integration
✓Outstanding swimming facilities and specialist coaching
✓Strong community and boarding experience; family feel
✓Well-rounded education beyond academics
✓Supportive environment for finding individual strengths
Common concerns
!Rural location may limit some cultural/urban amenities
!Not yet Ofsted inspected (ISI inspection reports available)
!Limited public information on SEND provision clarity
!Fees not transparently published online