Mount Kelly School


Mount Kelly School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils from 3 to 18, in Tavistock.

History

Mount Kelly was established in June 2014 following the merger of two neighbouring schools, Kelly College and Mount House School.
Kelly College was founded in 1877 after Admiral Benedictus Marwood Kelly left the great part of his real and personal estate to Trustees, founding a charity which he directed should be called 'The Kelly College', which should be for the education of the 'sons of Naval officers and other gentlemen'.
Mount House School was founded in 1881 by Miss Parker and Miss Tubbs at Alton House, Tavistock Hill, Plymouth. In 1890 the school moved location to North Hill, Plymouth, moving in 1900 to larger premises at Mount House, Approach Road, Plymouth. Plymouth was heavily bombed in World War II and the school re-located to 50 acre site at Mount Tavy in 1940. Mount House School became co-educational in 1996 with a Pre-prep established for 3-7 year olds ten years later.

Co-curricular activities

The school has a Combined Cadet Force, and runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Facilities

In 2016 the school built a 50-metre, 8-lane Olympic Legacy swimming pool, financed in part by Sport England and the National Lottery.

Inspections

The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

Kelly College

Mount House School