Why Swim with Active Lambeth?
For years, our pools have been a go-to spot for swimming lessons in the local community. Whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your technique, we make learning to swim easy, fun, and flexible
Why choose us:
- Certified, experienced trainers
- A supportive, inclusive environment
- Affordable prices
- Flexible lesson times
- Option to pause when life gets busy
Not sure which class to book? Contact a member of our friendly team.
We’re STAr Winners!
We’re proud to announce that on Friday 17th of October we won the Swim Academy award at the STA Aquatic Excellence Awards 2025!
This award is a huge recognition of the passion, dedication, and hard work our amazing team puts into every swim lesson and of the wonderful community that makes Active Lambeth so special.
Our Coaches
Behind every confident swimmer is a great coach and ours are some of the best. Passionate, experienced, and genuinely caring, our instructors create a safe and encouraging space for every learner.
With years of experience, endless enthusiasm, and a genuine love for teaching, they make every swim lesson safe, supportive, and fun.
Meet our instructors and discover the passionate team helping our community thrive in the water.
Children’s Swimming Lessons
Active Lambeth Swim School follows the STA (Swimming Teachers Association) standard. This is a seven-grade process.
To learn more about each grade, please click here.
To find out which grade is right for your child, please complete the questionnaire below.
Katrina Davy, Leisure Operations manager
Our Swim Academy has been named Swim Academy of the Year at the STA Aquatic Excellence Awards.
Hear from Katrina, Leisure Operations Manager at Clapham Leisure Centre, on what the award means and why inclusive, affordable swimming matters for Lambeth.
What’s Next After Completion?
ACTIVE LAMBETH SWIMMING SQUAD
After completing the STA swimming grades, children can continue their journey by joining our ACTIVE LAMBETH SWIMMING SQUAD – a dynamic advanced programme of the STA.
STA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD ACADEMY
STAʼs Junior Lifeguard Academy is a fun packed programme offering something for everyone, regardless of ability; from lifeguarding skills to first aid, to snorkelling, ocean awareness, distance, sports skills and health and wellbeing. In fact, participants will be spoilt for choice, because there are over 40 different ʻspecial missionsʼ to choose from, finishing with the top Presidents Seal certificate!
Other Sessions
Adult Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim, improve your technique, fitness or train for an event in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with our Adult Beginners and Improvers swimming lessons. Group and 1-to 1 adult swim lessons are also available in certain locations.
Disability Swimming Sessions
We want to encourage everyone to start to swimming at Lambeth. Where possible, we will look to integrate children with disabilities into our existing group sessions or we can offer 1-to-1 or small group swimming lessons to support children and adults to learn to swim. We also work with our partner charity Level Water to provide lessons for primary school-aged children with a physical or sensory disability.
1-to-1 Swimming Lessons
We understand that every person is different and has their own goals to achieve in the water. That’s why, at Active Lambeth, we offer private 1-to-1 swimming lessons with a qualified swimming instructor at a leisure centre near you. Our expert instructors create and tailor bespoke swim plans to help you or your child hit their targets. 1-to-1 lessons are subject to availability. Please contact your local centre for more information.
Adult and Baby Lessons
Join our Adult & Baby Swimming Lessons to build confidence in the water and strengthen the bond with your child. Our fun and engaging classes, tailored for different age groups, will help your little one develop essential water skills in a safe and supportive environment. Perfect for babies and toddlers aged 3 months to 5 years.
Swim School Programme
STA Grades Explained
Perfect for children new to swimming. This class builds water confidence and teaches essential safety skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ideal for children ready to take the next step. This class introduces basic swimming techniques and helps kids feel more at ease in the water, including learning to float and move horizontally.
Designed for children ready to learn conventional swimming strokes. This class builds technique through activities like push-offs, glides, and body rotation.
For confident swimmers ready to refine recognised strokes. This class also strengthens skills like submersion and advanced floating techniques.
For experienced swimmers ready to master strokes to World Aquatics standards. This class also introduces lifesaving techniques and diving progression.
For strong swimmers looking to build stamina and refine technique over longer distances. This class also introduces advanced skills from other aquatic disciplines.
This grade aims for the participants to enhance their stamina and maintain a recognised stroke technique. Grade 7 further explores new skills such as artistic swimming, water polo and lifesaving skills to offer participants a variety of advanced pathways they may like to explore.
Important Information
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