Mount Kelly, a top independent school in the West of England, is a boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 4-18 offering Reception to Sixth Form. If you like the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and are keen to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way then Mount Kelly is the school for you. Come and visit to find out about our performance swimming programme, girls’ football academy (in association with the Chelsea FC Foundation) and our award winning chamber choir.
Our spectacular location means that we are well known for our strong commitment to extra-curricular activities and we encourage all pupils to take part whether it be camping out on the moor, paddling a canoe or riding the waves on a surf board. We call it the ‘Mount Kelly Spirit’ an attitude to life that develops here, one that allows pupils to really experience the life-defining educational experience that we promise.
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Our wonderful setting on the edge of Dartmoor means that ‘pupils show an appreciation for the non-material aspects of life, benefitting from the wonder of the local moorland landscape and the opportunities for mindfulness’.
– ISI 2021 –
Mount Kelly Performance Swimming is the very best solution for combining excellence in swimming and a fully integrated academic programme.
In association with the Chelsea FC Foundation, Mount Kelly runs a Girls’ Performance Football Programme for 16-18 year olds.
‘Whatever instrument you want to play, there is an ensemble for you.’
– Daniel Robson, Director of Music –
Real-world learning brings together formal and informal education and the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through real-life, practical or hands-on activities.
‘A Prep that sets out to make childhood last as long as possible but does a great job of developing pupils’ independence along the way.’
– The Good Schools Guide 2023 –
A Level | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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A* – A | 39% | 36% | 44% | 54% | 51% | 32% |
A* – B | 65% | 56% | 67% | 71% | 68% | 52% |
A* – C | 85% | 78% | 87% | 89% | 86% | 78% |
GCSE | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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9 – 7 | 43% | 41% | 51% | 47% | 53% | 36% |
9 – 5 | 81% | 80% | 89% | 83% | 90% | 79% |
9 – 4 | 93% | 92% | 99% | 96% | 97% | 92% |
2024-2025
Day from £2,850 to £5,550
Boarding £7,580 to £8,500
International £10,040
Day £6,850
Boarding £12,260
International £12,750
Day £6,990
Boarding £12,320
International £12,810
£50 per night
At Mount Kelly it is our policy to encourage and acknowledge excellence through the awarding of scholarships to applicants showing exceptional aptitude in their chosen area. The purpose of these awards is to facilitate admission to Mount Kelly for gifted individual who, through their dedication and enthusiasm, will inspire those around them.
Scholarships and Bursaries are offered for Academic excellence, and for excellence in Sport, Girls’ Football, Swimming, Music & Choral, Art & Design Technology.
We are looking forward to holding our Open Days 2024
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Friday 27 September 2024 | 09:30 – Pre-Prep & Prep Open Day
Saturday 5 October 2024 | 14:00 – Sixth Form Open Day
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