Kelly College is situated in an ideal position on the outskirts of the market town of Tavistock, on the southern edge of Dartmoor and 15 miles from Plymouth. The site extends to some twenty acres, and the school has its own mile-long stretch of the River Tavy.
The Senior School is fully co-educational and welcomes boys and girls from 11 - 18 years as boarders, weekly-boarders and day-pupils. The Junior School welcomes boys and girls from 3 - 11 years as day-pupils; flexi-boarding is available from 9 years. Altogether there are over 400 pupils in the school, and the excellent staff/pupil ratio enables classes to remain small and ensures that no boy or girl need ever feel overlooked or 'lost'.
Academic and pastoral care are enhanced by the Tutorial and Report systems which encourage progress and have led to outstandingly good results. The normal 'A' level pass-rate is over 90% and the vast majority of leavers go on to degree courses. Last year 90% of the GCSE candidates obtained at least five passes at grade C or higher, and over half did so in seven or more subjects.
Teaching facilities are first-rate and recent additions include new purpose-built Centres for Modern Languages, Art and Design and Information Technology.
Music plays an important part and there are regular concerts and recitals as well as numerous choral activities.
There are more than twenty clubs and societies to cater for all tastes, and a comprehensive range of outdoor activities. Facilities for games and sailing are exceptionally good and the school has a fine sporting record.
