Website: www.mountkelly.com
Address: Tavistock DEVON
Originally founded by Admiral Kelly in 1877 for the sons of naval officers, the school, with the beautiful backdrop of Dartmoor, has a famed swimming record (it has a 50m Olympic Legacy pool). Alumni include Olympic swimmers Sharron Davies, Robin and Paul Brew and Andrew Jameson, plus pentathlete Heather Fell – but is also considered to be academically on the way up. The prep school majors on recycling and sustainability and has a small farm.
- 300+ pupils aged 13–18, co-ed, day and boarding (plus prep school)
- £2,410–£10,540
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