Business Details
34 Years
experience
Learn to Swim in Oldham with School House Swimming
Established in 1992, School House Swimming has been a family-run business dedicated to teaching swimming in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Our 12.5m x 6m pool, built in 1988, was originally designed for our three sons who competed nationally before attending university. We transitioned to offering structured lessons in 1992, prioritising small group instruction with a teacher in the water and a lifeguard on poolside. Over 32 years, we have taught generations of children, many achieving the ASA Gold Award. Our approach focuses on developing proper technique through tailored instruction.With two instructors combining 55 years of expertise, we maintain a commitment to quality and safety. Our facility includes a reception area, conservatory, and secure private parking. Lessons are structured to ensure one group per session, allowing full teacher attention. We cater to preschoolers (2-4 years), school-aged children, and adults. Testimonials consistently praise our friendly staff, effective teaching methods, and the progress students achieve. Our small class sizes (maximum 7 pupils) ensure personalised attention and faster skill development.
Services
Swimming Lessons for Children
Preschool Swimming Classes
Adult Swimming Lessons
Small Group Lessons
ASA Award Preparation
Private Swimming Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 32 years of family-run expertise in teaching children to swim
- Small group lessons with a maximum of 7 pupils
- Experienced instructors with 55 years combined teaching experience
- Personalized approach with teacher in the water and lifeguard supervision
- Proven success with majority of students achieving ASA Gold Award
What people say
Friendly and helpful staff
Loves going to lessons
Teachers are wonderful
Achieved ASA Gold Award
Small classes
Services
Swimming Lessons for Children
Structured swimming instruction for school-aged children, focusing on technique development in small groups of up to 7 pupils. Teachers work directly in the water while a lifeguard supervises poolside. Lessons prioritise safety, stroke development, and confidence building, with many students achieving the ASA Gold Award through our programme.
Preschool Swimming Classes
Specialised swimming instruction for children aged 2-4 years, delivered in small groups of 5 with two instructors - one in the water and one poolside. These sessions focus on water familiarisation, basic safety skills, and building confidence through play-based learning. Classes run in 7-week blocks with consistent scheduling.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Tailored swimming instruction for adults, including complete beginners and those seeking to improve technique. Small group lessons adapt to individual learning speeds, with instructors providing hands-on guidance in the water. Recent adult learners have successfully achieved independent swimming skills through our structured approach.
ASA Award Preparation
Focused training programme for swimmers aiming to achieve ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) awards. Instructors guide students through progressive skill requirements, with particular emphasis on proper stroke technique and endurance. Most participants successfully attain the prestigious ASA Gold Award through our systematic teaching methods.
Private Swimming Instruction
Personalised swimming tuition tailored to individual needs and abilities. These sessions offer dedicated instructor attention for targeted skill development, whether addressing specific challenges or accelerating progress. The flexible format allows customisation of lesson content and pace to suit each swimmer's goals.
People
Beryl Hall
Owner/Instructor
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Beryl co-founded School House Swimming in 1992. She developed the programme after her three sons progressed through competitive swimming, bringing national-level expertise to her teaching approach.
Michael
Owner/Instructor
Michael has been teaching swimming for over 25 years, joining Beryl to establish School House Swimming. His experience includes training competitive swimmers and developing the structured lesson format that has benefited generations of local children.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We teach children from age 2 upwards and also offer adult swimming lessons.
What is your class size?
Maximum 7 children per class with two instructors for preschool groups.
Do you follow a structured programme?
Yes, with progressive skill development leading to ASA awards.
How long are your lessons?
Standard sessions run for 7 weeks with weekly hour-long lessons.
Is there parking available?
Yes, we have ample secure private parking at our facility.
Reviews (3)
Sarah Caton
Dec 08, 2020
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My son loves going to his swimming lessons here. His teachers have brought him on loads and he looks forward to them every week
Fudge
Dec 20, 2018
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I can now swim at the age of 31. The swimming lessons are in small groups and Alex is brilliant. She really understands her students and will tailor how she teaches to each individuals understanding.
Lucy Howard
Nov 16, 2017
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Both my niece and nephew have learnt to swim here and are both now great swimmers. As the classes are small, they have spent more time in the water doing lengths rather then waiting in a line for their turn.
