Let your child’s confidence grow
Abingdon Swim School is Swim England registered Swimming School. We teach all four competitive strokes, within the framework of the National Plan for Teaching of Swimming (NPTS). Assessments are carried out in the final few weeks of term.
Smaller classes, better results
Our swimming lessons focus on teaching skill development for beginners and improvers through to competent swimmers. Our class sizes are small with ratios of 1:6 for stages 1-3 and ratios of 1:7 for stages 4-5, so that focus is always on each individual child’s development.
Swim School breakdown
- Saturday and Sunday morning lessons
- Swim England qualified teachers
- Swim England registered Swim School
- We follow the Swim England learn to swim pathway
- Lessons are available for children aged 4 years and over
- Lessons are 30 minutes long
- Only £13.90 per lesson (inclusive of VAT)
- We offer a 10% discount for the third sibling
- Badges and certificates are available for purchase upon successful completion at the end of each stage
Tax-Free childcare payments
We are pleased to confirm that we are now able to accept Tax-Free Childcare payments and employer vouchers for private swimming lessons. In line with HMRC guidance, this applies where lessons take place outside of school hours and are not part of the curriculum. If you would like to use Tax-Free Childcare or employer vouchers to pay for future lessons, please get in touch with us when invited to register for your child’s next set of lessons.
Abingdon Swim School - Register your child’s place today
This information is recorded for Swim School enrolment purposes only and will be held in line with the Abingdon Sports and Leisure Privacy Notice available here: Data Protection Statement and Privacy Notices.
Autumn/Winter Term 2026
Autumn/Winter Term 2026 Dates:
- Saturday 5 September – Saturday 12 December 2026 (there will be no lessons on Saturday 3 October due to Abingdon School Open Day, and no lessons on Saturday 24 October due to half term).
- Sunday 6 September – Sunday 13 December 2026 (there will be no lessons on Sunday 25 October due due to half term).
Please contact our Swim School Coordinator if you have any queries: Email: [email protected].
Spring Term 2027
Spring Term 2027 Dates:
- Saturday 9 January – Saturday 20 March 2027 (there will be no lessons on Saturday 13 February due to half term).
- Sunday 10 January – Sunday 21 March 2027 (there will be no lessons on Sunday 14 February due to half term).
Please contact our Swim School Coordinator if you have any queries: Email: [email protected].
Summer Term 2027
Summer Term 2027 Dates:
- Saturday 17 April – Saturday 17 July 2027 (there will be no lessons on Saturday 29 May due to half term).
- Sunday 18 April – Sunday 18 July 2027 (there will be no lessons on Sunday 30 May due to half term).
Please contact our Swim School Coordinator if you have any queries: Email: [email protected].
Post-Stage 7 Options – Aquatic Skills Framework (Swimming Stages 8, 9 and 10)
Bookings are now open for the next Learn to Swim programme progression: the Aquatic Skills Framework – Swimming Stages 8, 9 and 10.
The Learn to Swim Stages 8-10 Awards make up the Aquatic Skills Framework of the Learn to Swim Programme. They continue the swimmer’s journey past Learn to Swim Stage 7 of the Learn to Swim Framework.
Swimmers are encouraged to take part in different aquatic disciplines that develop their fundamental sports skills. You can find out more about the sports on the Swim England sport ‘hubs’ by clicking or tapping here: swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, and diving.
Autumn/Winter Term 2026 Dates:
- Saturday 5 September – Saturday 12 December 2026 (there will be no lessons on Saturday 3 October due to Abingdon School Open Day, and no lessons on Saturday 24 October due to half term).
- Sunday 6 September – Sunday 13 December 2026 (there will be no lessons on Sunday 25 October due due to half term).
To register, please complete the Abingdon Swim School Enquiry form above, or contact our Swim School Coordinator if you have any queries.
Email: [email protected].
Post-Stage 7 Options – Rookie Lifeguarding
Budding lifeguards, book now for our Rookie Lifeguarding award.
Autumn/Winter Term 2026 Dates:
- Sunday 6 September – Sunday 13 December 2026 (there will be no lessons on Sunday 25 October due due to half term).
Sessions start at 9.30am each Sunday, for a duration of 45 minutes.
To register, please click here.
For enquiries, please contact our Swim School Coordinator.
Email: [email protected].
Parking
There is very limited parking for visitors at Abingdon School, in addition the roads around the school are private and subject to clamping.
The Charter Car Park in the centre of Abingdon is a short walk from the school and is free for the first two hours. Street Map shows other parking close by.
The Sports Centre has its own (but with very limited spaces) car park, next to the School Coach Park off the Faringdon road. OX14 1BQ. Please park considerately when our car park is full.
Please avoid parking on Faringdon Road, particularly across curbs, as it can make it difficult for wheelchair users and other pedestrians to access the pathway. Thank you for your understanding.
How to edit your child's details on the swim school portal
Please watch this quick and helpful video on how to edit your child’s details on the swim school portal.
Complete our Feedback Form
Abingdon Swim School - Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
Please complete this short form if you have any comments or feedback that you would like to share regarding Abingdon Swim School. We value your feedback.
This information is recorded for customer feedback purposes only and will be held in line with the Abingdon Sports and Leisure Privacy Notice available here: Data Protection Statement and Privacy Notices.
