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Welcome to SwimSchool!

Your Local, Award-winning Swimming School Teaching Children to Swim in Bolton & the Surrounding Areas

Our Classes

Parent & Baby Classes
(ages 12 months-3 years)

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Preschool Classes
(ages 3-5 years)

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Stages 1-8
(ages 5+)

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Our Story

Hi, we’re Megan and Joanne- We’re the proud founders of SwimSchool. We started this journey back in September 2021 with a simple goal: to help children fall in love with swimming in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.

Swimming has always been a big part of our lives, and we truly believe it’s one of the most important life skills a child can learn. We are both qualified teachers alongside running, SwimSchool and we bring elements of education into our swimming lessons, to nurture and develop not only children’s
physical abilities but also their learning skills too. It’s the most rewarding experience of our lives.

What started as a small idea has grown into something really special. Teaching hundreds of amazing children every week- from little ones just 12 months old all the way through to swim club level.

We’re also very proud to announce that we have been awarded Swim School of the Year 2025!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our award-winning swimming community.

Meet the Team

What Makes Us Different

We Celebrate Every Achievement & Milestone

At SwimSchool, it’s more than just swimming. Our lessons are fun, engaging, and filled with creativity – we theme them, we celebrate every milestone, and we always make sure each child feels proud of what they’ve achieved. We offer group sessions, 1:1 and 2:1 lessons, and we’re passionate about making swimming accessible to all, including children with special educational needs.

We're Passionate About What We Do

Our team of teachers are truly brilliant. They share our passion and work incredibly hard to make every session enjoyable and meaningful. Whether it’s helping a toddler put their face in the water for the first time or guiding older pupils toward their Rookie Lifeguard award, we make sure each child feels seen, supported, and safe.

More Than Lessons - It’s a Community

Over the past few years, we’ve built something we’re really proud of – not just a swim school, but a community.

We celebrate every achievement, big or small, and we host fun pool parties at the end of each term so the children can relax, play, and show off what they’ve learned. Parents often tell us how much their children look forward to coming – and that means the world to us.

What We're Proud Of

We’ve also received 100% 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook, and honestly? That feedback means everything. Knowing that families trust us with their children’s safety and confidence is a huge honour.

Giving Back Matters

One of the things closest to our hearts is giving back to the community. Each year, we take part in the Great North Swim in Windermere to raise money for causes we care about – and we’ve inspired many of our pupils to get involved too.

Here’s what we’ve raised so far:
  • 2022: £3,154 for Derian House
  • 2023: £6,000 for Macmillan
  • 2024: £9,100 for Bolton Hospice
  • 2025: Over £6000 towards East Lancashire hospice, Ted’s Journey and Christie’s Cancer Charity
From bake sales to raffles and sponsored swims, our families are always there, cheering us on and joining in.
Want to Get Involved? Contact Us!