Fun and engaging swimming lessons in Surrey, Kent and Essex.
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Welcome to PoolSchools!
Hello! We offer professional, fun swimming lessons for children and adults in Surrey, Essex and Kent. Specialising in term time swimming lessons and crash courses, PoolSchools is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages with essential water skills.
Since its establishment in 2006, PoolSchools has evolved significantly, now operating in 12 pools and serving over 3000 swimmers. With a team of over 100 staff members, led by Catherine Carr and Bobby Vowell, PoolSchools continually adapts its teaching methods to meet evolving industry standards and best practices, ensuring it stays at the forefront of aquatic proficiency.
At the core of PoolSchools’ success lies its unique approach to teaching, focusing on safety, confidence, and technique rather than mere distance covered. Using the AquaQuack swim scheme that emphasises the quality of swimming techniques over sheer distance, fostering safer and more effective swimming practices. With an unwavering commitment to safety and community engagement, PoolSchools is excited to see what the future holds and welcome you to the PoolSchools website. Find out more on the About Us page and if you are keen to join our fabulous team check out the Work with us page and see some of the current teachers on Meet the Team.
We look forward to welcoming you to a pool very soon.
Our locations
Our swim school provides swimming lessons in Epsom, Ilford, Oxted, Reigate, Redhill, Sevenoaks, Kent, Worcester Park, Woodford Green and Slinfold.
Fantastic inclusive SEND swimming lessons in a very supportive, calm environment. Lovely pool, very kind staff and teachers who go out of their way to support me and my child. Not busy, not too bright, warm water and a spacious area for my child to swim in.
Vicki , Bancroft'sWe have been with PoolSchools for eight years and my three children have enjoyed the courses immensely. The instructors are attentive, patient and genuinely responsive to each child’s individual needs. Just as importantly, the sessions are engaging and fun, creating an environment where children are excited to return!
Mr Nguyen, Bancroft'sMy three children have been taking swim lessons at pool schools for 3 years; and I’ve been taking adults improver lessons for myself for one and a half years. The key difference between pool schools and other swim schools you may find at the local leisure centre is the emphasis on good technique and skills. My children have improved immensely in their strokes, confidence, and stamina since joining. I went from barely swimming two lengths of front crawl to confidently swimming a kilometre. The instructors here are excellent and unlike other swim schools, staff attrition is almost absent. Pool schools has an incredibly friendly atmosphere and Sara and her team are very much like one big family. I recommend pool schools without reservation.
Mr Kiyani, Bancroft'sMy wife recently bought me a term of swimming lessons. I was hoping to improve my confidence and technique and I am so pleased. I feel really at ease in the pool now and have actually attempted to master a new stroke! Thanks PoolSchools!!
Mr Khan, Bancroft'sAll members of our family have attended PoolSchools lessons, either to enhance existing swimming ability, as well as complete beginners. We have always felt welcomed and cared about, as well as suitably challenged at the right times to ensure we kept progressing.
Mr Tormey, Bancroft'sWe’ve had such a positive experience with PoolSchools Bancroft’s. The instructors have been incredibly helpful and supportive and patient, helping my daughter develop her strokes beautifully while building her confidence in the water. She now swims with so much enthusiasm and enjoyment.
Ms Ceconi, Bancroft'sStaff are friendly, approachable and professional. Swimming skills are taught well – progressing from one skill to the next. I feel my child has made excellent progress and developed into a strong and confident swimmer – An essential life skill!
Ms Smith, Bancroft's
