Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Swimming Lessons for All Ages in York
Established in 2017, Froggy Legs Swim School has become a trusted provider of swimming instruction for children and adults in York. Our family-run business combines structured teaching with a passion for water safety and skill development. Led by owner Susanne, who teaches from beginner to pre-competition levels, we focus on creating joyful learning experiences that build confidence and competence. Our team includes experienced instructors like Edie and Charlotte, who specialise in advanced techniques and foundational skills respectively. We offer a comprehensive curriculum covering Ducklings for parent-and-child sessions through to Stage 5 National Teaching Plan, with additional Rookie lifesaving and competitive training options.Our intensive holiday courses and flexible voucher system demonstrate our commitment to accessible, year-round swimming education. With dedicated sessions at Carr Junior School and St Peters locations, we maintain strict safety protocols and changing facilities to ensure optimal learning environments. Our 5-10% annual price adjustments reflect our commitment to transparent pricing while maintaining high instructional standards.
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons
Ducklings Sessions
Intensive Holiday Courses
Bronze & Silver Challenge
Rookie Lifesaving Training
Competitive Swimming Coaching
Parent & Child Classes
Stroke Technique Classes
Group Swimming Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with dedicated swimming specialists
- Structured National Teaching Plan from Stage 1-5
- Experienced instructors with competitive training expertise
- Intensive holiday courses for accelerated learning
- Flexible voucher system for gift or custom bookings
Services
Children's Swimming Lessons
Structured lessons following the National Teaching Plan from beginner to advanced stages. Experienced instructors focus on water safety, stroke development, and confidence building. Classes available for all ability levels with progression pathways to competitive training.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Tailored instruction for adults at Carr Junior School location. Sessions available for complete beginners through to improvers focusing on stroke technique refinement. Flexible timing including weekday evenings and mornings to accommodate working professionals.
Intensive Courses
Accelerated learning programmes during school holidays. 30-minute sessions delivered consecutively to rapidly develop swimming proficiency. Ideal for catching up or advancing through stages with focused, daily instruction from expert coaches.
Ducklings Sessions
Early years water familiarisation classes for toddlers with parental participation. Designed to build comfort in water through playful activities and nursery rhymes. Essential foundation for future swimming development in a supportive environment.
Bronze & Silver Challenge
Progressive award scheme developing core swimming competencies. Structured assessments validate achievement at each level while building essential lifesaving skills. Recognised pathway within the National Teaching Plan framework for measurable progress.
People
Susanne
Owner & Lead Instructor
Experienced swimming instructor specialising in adult and child lessons. Teaches from beginner to pre-competition levels with expertise in Rookie lifesaving and stroke technique. Passionate about helping swimmers overcome challenges and achieve milestones.
Edie
Instructor
Qualified instructor specialising in butterfly stroke and diving techniques. Progressed from student to teacher within the school. Brings contemporary perspective and competitive swimming insights to lessons for advanced learners.
Charlotte
Instructor
Specialist in foundational swimming skills development. Focuses on creating strong technical bases for early-stage learners. Recognises the importance of incremental progress in building confident, capable swimmers through structured stage instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer lessons for children from toddler age through to adults, with structured programmes suitable for all ability levels.
Where are your lessons held?
Swimming lessons take place at Carr Junior School and St Peters locations in York, with clear access and facilities.
How do I book a course?
Book through our online system accessible via the Froggy Legs Swim School website or contact us directly.
Are private lessons available?
Yes, we offer 1:1 and 2:1 private lessons at competitive rates with experienced instructors.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, we have gift vouchers available in £20, £30, and £40 denominations for swimming courses.
What should I bring to lessons?
Bring appropriate swimwear, towel, and flip flops for poolside. Changing facilities with shoe covers are provided.
Reviews (4)
Chloe Gartery
Oct 01, 2020
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My son had such a great week at the summer school intensive course and I was amazed by his progress over 5 days. Susanne has thought through all the new safety rules really well and it was efficient and felt very safe and clean. The teaching was brilliant - so relaxed and fun yet effective! Thanks for a fab week.
Naomi Davies
Aug 23, 2020
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Froggy Legs Swim School is great! My 5yo has had more than a year's worth of lessons now and he has grown in confidence as well as developing various swimming skills. They have small group sizes in a fairly small pool, which isn't too noisy, so the children are less likely to get distracted. Unfortunately teachers can't get in the water anymore due to Covid-19 but the lessons are still very focussed and we have felt safe there since they reopened after lockdown
Victoria Hutchinson
Jul 19, 2020
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Thank you to Susanne and all at Froggy legs!! Heidi has thoroughly enjoyed herself this past week, she cant wait to start next term.
Kate Thomas
Jul 13, 2020
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My daughter has swum with Froggy Legs for over four years. She suffers from anxiety and we found that the small pool at Carr was the perfect environment for her. It isn't big and echoey like some public pools, and the small teaching groups and close parent seating suited her perfectly. Over the years, she has had a number of teachers who have all helped her to build confidence. Susanne (who runs the swim school) understands her needs and ensured that her transition to a 'big' pool was smooth and stress free. And her current teacher Edie is very attuned to her needs. I feel that she is always happy
