University Profile
Mount Kelly prepares students for leading universities worldwide, which recent numbers confirm well—in 2025, over 88% of graduates secured places at their first-choice institutions. This notably exceeds the national average, and the school’s track record remains consistently strong. What stands out particularly is the proportion admitted to Russell Group universities, a prestigious alliance of 24 leading British research institutions, which has ranged between 31% and 49% in recent years.
Where Mount Kelly Graduates Go
Graduates pursue diverse paths at top British universities—from engineering and biomedical sciences at Oxford to history at Durham, biology at Bristol, and international relations at Exeter. Among the universities where they continue their education:
- Oxford—engineering (Lincoln College), biomedical sciences (Keble)
- Cambridge—engineering
- Bristol—biology, geology, biochemistry
- Edinburgh—veterinary medicine, Interdisciplinary Futures
- Exeter—economics, history, business
- Durham—biology, mathematics
- Imperial College London—chemistry
- Bath—architecture, law
- Glasgow—dentistry
- USA—Middle Tennessee State, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (athletic scholarships)
Athletic Scholarships
Beyond academics, Mount Kelly opens doors for athletes: seven graduates earned full athletic scholarships to American universities in 2025, which covers tuition and allows them to combine studies with competitive sport. The school’s swimmers prove especially sought-after across the Atlantic, heading to Nebraska and Northern Michigan while carrying forward Mount Kelly’s reputation as one of the country’s strongest swimming centers. Meanwhile, footballers from the Chelsea FC partnership program join universities in Texas and Tennessee.
University Support
University preparation at Mount Kelly begins in Year 12, when students attend weekly sessions with the Head of Guidance to explore post-18 options, practice writing personal statements, and prepare for interviews, typically using the Unifrog platform for researching career paths and universities. The school also runs an annual careers fair bringing together employers and university representatives, organizes meetings with alumni, and invites professionals from various fields. This support extends beyond British universities to help with applications to the USA, Hong Kong, and other countries.
