Engaging swimming lessons that build a lifelong love of the water
From first splash to confident swimmer, Swim Academy by Total Fitness delivers safe, structured swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children, guided by expert teachers and built around every stage of development.
Engaging swimming lessons that build a lifelong love of the water
From first splash to confident swimmer, Swim Academy by Total Fitness delivers safe, structured swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children, guided by expert teachers and built around every stage of development.
Why parents choose
Swim Academy
We believe swimming is one of the most important life skills a child can learn. That’s why every lesson is designed to build confidence, progression and enjoyment in a safe, supportive environment.
Modern, spacious facilities
We own and operate all of our pools, offering modern, spacious facilities. With free parking and Thrive cafes in all locations, it’s a convenient and stress free experience at Swim Academy.
Structured accredited progression
Children progress through the trusted Swim England Framework, building confidence, water safety and swimming ability following a clear and structured pathway.
Flexible and convenient lessons
Our lessons have flexible start dates so children can start lessons at any time, rather than being locked into term blocks.
Can’t make a lesson? You can register up to 3 adult Swim Buddies, allowing trusted family members or carers to attend lessons with your child.
Understand your child’s progression
Track your child’s progress through Splosh’s Chat - a dedicated 10-minute group feedback session with your swim teacher after every lesson.
Dedicated Swim teachers
Friendly and experienced swim teachers deliver lessons focused on creating safe, supportive and engaging learning environments.
Celebrate your child’s achievements
Free certificates, including Swimmer of the Week, presented to your child after lessons to recognise progress, celebrate their achievements, and to help them develop a lifelong love of the water.
Fun, supportive baby swim lessons designed to build water confidence through sensory play, parent-baby bonding and structured learning.
Structured swimming lessons where children learn essential swimming skills and gain water confidence, whilst having fun.
Already know what you’re looking for? Find your nearest Swim Academy location and book online in minutes.
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Age-based lessons designed to help children develop confidence, swimming technique and essential water safety skills.
Parent and baby bonding
Warm family pools (31–33°C)
Experienced swim teachers
Small class sizes
Group progress reviews and feedback
Sensory toys, songs and nursery rhymes
Ability-based lessons designed to help children develop confidence, swimming technique and essential water safety skills.
Follows Swim England framework
Learn to swim all 4 strokes and swim up to 100m
Engaging lessons of small numbers (max 6 swimmers)
Experienced swim teachers
Group progress reviews and feedback
Meet Splosh
and friends
Splosh, Splish, and their trusted companion Dive are on a mission to help kids build a lifelong love of the water. Alongside our friendly swim teachers, Team Splosh help kids progress through key stages of development while gaining confidence, essential life skills and a rewarding introduction to fitness.
Not sure which stage is right for your child?
Use our Swim Stage Checker to quickly understand which lesson is best suited to your child’s age and ability. It only takes 2 minutes and removes the guesswork from choosing the right lesson.
Find your nearest
Swim Academy
With Swim Academy locations in Total Fitness health clubs across the North of England and Wales, it’s easy to find safe, structured swim lessons near you.
Total Fitness members get 15% off Swimming lessons*
*both parent and child must be Total Fitness members to be eligible
Ready to find the right lesson?
Book your child’s swimming lesson through our secure online booking system.