About Heathfield Swim School

Heathfield Swim School began in 2017 with one heated outdoor pool at a local school and a big goal: to give the people of Heathfield the chance to learn to swim in a safe, supportive environment.

Since then, we've grown to offer lessons at multiple local pools, helping more families across Heathfield, Sussex and the surrounding villages access high-quality swimming lessons close to home. What started as one pool and a small group of swimmers has become a thriving swim community built around confidence, fun, and water safety.

Why we do what we do:

We believe every child in Heathfield should have the opportunity to learn to swim - it's a life skill, not a luxury.

Swimming builds confidence, improves fitness, and most importantly, keeps children safe in and around water.

We're passionate about keeping local pools in East Sussex active and well-used, so families don't have to travel far for lessons. By teaching locally, we help protect valuable community facilities while giving children a place where they feel comfortable capable, and proud of their progress

Our Mission:

We want today's young swimmers to grow into confident, capable adults who love the water - and to make sure local families can enjoy these fantastic swimming facilities for many years to come.

1. School Swimming Lessons

We provide curriculum and enrichment swimming lessons for primary schools in Heathfield and surrounding East Sussex areas, helping children build water confidence and essential lifesaving skills during the school day.

2. After-School Swimming Lessons

Our after-school swim lessons in Heathfield are perfect for busy families, giving children the chance to learn, improve, and have fun in the water after the school bell rings.

3. Holiday Swim Camps:

Our intensive holiday swimming courses run during school breaks and are ideal for boosting confidence, improving technique, or helping children move up a stage more quickly.

We also help organise:

Family Pool Hires:

Looking for a unique celebration? We offer private family pool hire in Heathfield, perfect for birthdays and special occasions, with space for up to 20 swimmers.

Community Group - Pool Hires:

We support Scouts, youth groups, children's homes, and local organisations in East Sussex with dedicated pool hire, giving more children access to swimming in a safe, supervised environment.

Community Fundraising & Events:

We work with local partners on fundraising events and community activities that help keep our Heathfield swimming pools running for future generations.

At Heathfield Swim School, we work closely with local primary schools, PTAs, businesses, and community groups in Heathfield and across East Sussex to keep community swimming pools open, active, and accessible.

These local partnerships allow us to offer more swimming lessons in Heathfield for children of all ages and abilities, while helping to protect valuable pool facilities for future generations. Our goal is simple: to make sure families can access safe, friendly, high-quality swim lessons close to home.

Our Lessons:

Our swimming lessons are for both Adults and Children in and around Heathfield, East Sussex. We focus on building strong foundations from the very beginning. 

We teach:

• Core swimming skills and stroke development
• Water confidence and safety awareness
• Fitness, coordination, and technique

Whether you or your child is just starting out or already confident in the water, our structured lesson programme helps them progress at their own pace. As they grow, swimmers can explore exciting pathways including competitive swimming, lifesaving skills, and artistic swimming.

At Heathfield Swim School, we're proud to help local children become safe, confident, and happy swimmers for life.