The Standen Swim Academy is a family-run swim school with over 25 years of experience teaching swimming and managing successful learn-to-swim programmes.

Our lessons are designed to be enjoyable for both children and parents. We believe swimmers learn best when they feel relaxed, supported and encouraged, so we create an environment where children feel confident enough to try new skills, make mistakes, laugh, learn and try again. Through positive encouragement and expert teaching, we aim to build confidence, develop excellent technique and inspire a lifelong love of swimming.

We are proud to work alongside some of Hampshire's most talented swimming teachers, carefully selected for their knowledge, experience, professionalism and ability to make lessons engaging and enjoyable. Every member of our team shares our commitment to helping swimmers reach their full potential while maintaining the highest standards of teaching, safety and customer care. All instructors are fully qualified, DBS checked and regularly trained to ensure they continue to deliver exceptional lessons.

Why families choose The Standen Swim Academy

• Small class sizes, with a maximum of just 3 swimmers per class
• Highly qualified, experienced and carefully selected instructors
• In-water teaching for younger swimmers to maximise confidence and support
• Weekly themed lessons that make learning fun, engaging and memorable
• Personalised end-of-term progress reports for every swimmer
• End-of-term medals and celebrations to recognise achievement and effort
• A strong focus on water safety, confidence and stroke development
• Private 1:1 and 1:2 tuition available for accelerated progress and personalised support

As an accredited Swim England Swim School, an RLSS UK club and an Approved Training Centre (ATC), we are committed to excellence in aquatic education. In addition to delivering high-quality swimming lessons, we also provide professional training courses for swimming teachers and aquatic staff, including NRASTC (National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches) qualifications.

Above all, our goal is simple: to provide outstanding swimming lessons in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where every swimmer can grow in confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve their individual goals in the water.