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shropshire swim academy

The Academy caters for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of swimming teaching through an internationally acclaimed “Learn to Swim Programme”.

From babies and toddlers through to adults, the programme provides a learning environment that is fun and achieves maximum results whilst offering a standardised programme throughout all pools within the Shropshire Council. Free badges and certificates are offered within the course fees and under 8’s enrolled on the programme go free during public sessions!

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   Important Notice

The main pool at Market Drayton Swimming Centre will be closed due to maintenance work from 12th March. Click here for more details.

check your start date!

Saturday start dates throughout the year! Click here to check out a date that suits you...

  • Starfish

    The STARFISH Awards are suitable for introducing children from 0-2 years of age to swimming, and is undertaken in shallow water...

  • Starfish

    The STARFISH Awards are suitable for introducing children from 0-2 years of age to swimming, and is undertaken in shallow water...

  • Stanley

    The STAnley - First Steps Series also links together and provides a more logical progression from the STARFISH baby...

  • Learn to Swim

    This series is designed for those who start to learn to swim at primary school, i.e. the rising 5's to 8 years old group.


  • Supporting

    Consisting of a series of awards that provide contrast and incentives within, or outside of, the Learn to Swim Programme...

  • Advanced Skills

    At Level 5 pupils have the choice of two ladders taking them towards a Gold Award....

  • Disabilities

    Swimming is recognised as one of the best forms of therapy for people with disabilities...

  • Adult

    This series covers basic to advanced water skills for the adult who is eager to learn to swim, improve technique or get fit.

  • National Curriculum

    For schools, the National Curriculum - Key Stage 2 Award is available. This comprises an A4 certificate and badge...

  • Starts & Turns

    The Competitive Starts & Turns Awards focuses on ensuring that the swimmer is conscious of the safety of both themselves...

  • Snorkelling

    The Pool Snorkelling Programme is a series of 3 progressive awards which are designed to introduce anyone from the age...

  • Sea Scooter

    The Seascooter Programme is a series of 3 progressive awards using a personal motorised propellant. ...

  • NaRS Cross

    An award programme of Bronze, silver and Gold awards for those wishing to enhance their skills and personal development in water...