Small class sizes(max 6 per. class for group lessons & 8 for preschool parent and child classes)
West Grinstead Swimming Academy is a purpose built, state of the art, swimming pool in the heart of Mid Sussex, designed purely with teaching and training in mind.
Swim School of the Year 2023 / 2024
We have been ranked in the top 3 swim schools in the country by Swim England, the recognised governing body for swimming in the UK for the last two years, having been awarded Silver in 2023 and Bronze in 2024. We are the only Swim School in Sussex to make the finals in over a decade!
ABOUT WGSA
West Grinstead Swimming Academy opened in 2020. We provide a unique environment for children of all ages to gain water confidence and essential swimming skills, guided by our team of experienced teachers. From newborns to advanced swimmers, we offer comprehensive lessons tailored to individual needs and abilities.
STATE OF THE
ART FACILITIES
WGSA boasts the latest in water and air management systems. The water quality is managed by the latest in filter media and a fully automated Seko dosing system, with complete water turnover every 60 minutes. The air temperature and humidity is monitored, and kept constant, by the latest WarmAir system.
Plenty of Spectating Space
For those not wishing to get wet, we have plenty of seats in our viewing area.
Ample Space to Change
Large dedicated male and female changing rooms, with WC and shower facilities, and of course spacious baby changing facilities!
Exclusive Parking
Parking is available on site, off road, and exclusively for those visiting WGSA, adjacent to the pool enclosure.
Easy Access
We are located in West Grinstead, easily accessible on the A272, in between Haywards Heath and Horsham, and close to local amenities in Cowfold and Henfield.
Insurance
We are fully insured with public liability cover with a £10 million level of indemnity.
SWIMMING LESSONS
At WGSA, we believe all children should learn to love the water as much as we do!
We provide:
44 week program to ensure faster progression and more pool time
Teacher in the water for Stage 1-3 lessons
Catchup lessons if you can't make your lesson (subject to availability)
Loads of badges available to every swimmer
Online portal to track progression and badges earnt
Experienced, enthusiastic, Knowledgeable teachers who love swimming
Learn more about our lessons.
TERM DATES
Our program runs for 44 weeks of the year with a 2 week break for Easter and Christmas and a 4 week break during the Summer.
Upcoming term dates:
Spring Term 25
Thursday 2nd of January to Sunday 6th April
Summer Term 25
Tuesday 22nd of April to Sunday 27th July
Autumn Term 25
Monday 25th of August to Thursday 18th December
INTENSIVE COURSES
Join our themed intensive courses for a week of fun, progressive swim lessons with bespoke badges and certificates. Our highly qualified, enthusiastic teachers use these courses to develop water confidence and stroke technique.
Private lesson days are also available during holidays.
Our intensive courses run for a week, offering 5 x 30-minute lessons in the mornings for just £80.
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TESTIMONIALS
Read what others are saying about us:
We used the West Grinstead swimming academy for an intensive course over the Easter holidays and I urge anyone considering it to just do it. On day 1 our little one was terrified and wouldn’t get in the water but by day 5 he was a different child. Vikki was so incredibly patient and adapted to a pace he felt comfortable with. We have since booked additional classes.
Amazing, dedicated, patient, and kind teachers who get to know each child and their personality really well. Each teacher uses their experience and enthusiasm to develop lessons that not only teach amazing skills but are also fun and supportive for children of different ages and abilities. They are dedicated to giving children a genuine love of and confidence in the water. Both of my daughters have developed a real love of swimming and gained amazing skills and confidence under their expert guidance and care. We also love the ample viewing area, roomy changing rooms, and the warmth of the pool.
Nick is an amazing swim teacher. His ability to hold the attention of little ones and getting the best out of them is second to none...they just love being taught by him! The new West Grinstead facility is amazing too....so clean and well equipped - the perfect learning environment.Thank you Nick and WGSA!
We love our regular swimming lessons. Hayley and Vikki are excellent instructors and they really know their stuff. We would highly recommend West Grinstead Swim Academy. It is very easy to get to and the small details such as having toys in the changing rooms really makes a difference when you are there with children. Thank you so much! We are beyond grateful for Hayley’s kindness, patience and her ability to know when to push the children to realise their potential while maintaining their confidence levels. Maya started swimming only a few months ago and has been transformed from being nervous of the water to jumping in and swimming a length and always looking forward to her next lesson!
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our children's lessons (both after school and weekends) are £14 per lesson.
Preschool lessons are £16 per lesson
These prices also include free parking on site and access to our membership area which displays your child’s progress and earned badges (available to purchase at additional cost).
We take payments on a monthly basis, to make life easier for our customers. Payment is taken on the 7th of each month for the proceeding month and will vary depending on how many lessons fall during that period. If you wish to cancel at any point we ask for 4 weeks notice.
Booking can be done by selecting the "book here" tab or by visiting wgsa-bookings
If you are unsure about which group you need then please get in touch via phone or email and we will be happy to help.
The membership area is accessed via this link wgsa.swimphony.co.uk. Here you can find information on payments, a child's progress, badges earned and lesson times.
We are unable to refund missed lessons as the payment is to hold a weekly space for your child but unlike most other local swim schools we do offer catchup classes, subject to availability.
To book a catchup we require advanced notice (24 hours where possible) of your regular lesson time via email. Catchup classes can be used anytime in a current term but can only be booked 2 weeks in advance of the date you wish to attend the extra lesson. We limit the number of catch- ups to a maximum of 1 per month. You can find our availability and a list of suitable classes by visiting our booking page at wgsa-bookings
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FEEDBACK
We want the best possible experience for our swimmers and customers and would love to hear any feedback you may have about our program. Please get in touch via email at wgswimmingacademy@gmail.com
Contact Us
Please use the form below to contact us.
Our Swim School Welfare officer is Jade Orosz. If you have any concerns about a child's welfare or have any safeguarding concerns please email wgsawelfare@gmail.com
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