The Standen Swim Academy
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Swimming Lessons
The Standen Swim Academy
Botley Rd, Southampton SO32 1DR
# The Standen Swim Academy
The Standen Swim Academy is a family-run swim school in Southampton dedicated to teaching children swimming through positive progression and enjoyment. Founded by directors Connie and Sarah Standen—who bring 25 years of combined swimming teaching, coaching, and leisure management experience—the academy provides high-quality swimming instruction in a clean, secure environment.
The school serves families seeking swimming lessons for children from baby and preschool age upwards. They cater to those wanting their children to develop technical swimming skills, build water confidence, and cultivate a genuine love of swimming in a relaxed, supportive setting.
What sets The Standen Swim Academy apart is their hand-picked team of Hampshire's best instructors, selected for knowledge, experience, reliability, and creativity. Sarah's background includes coaching at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics, whilst Connie previously coached the Fijian national team. All staff are fully qualified and DBS-checked.
The academy holds significant credentials: they are accredited by Swim England, registered as an RLSS UK club, and function as an Approved Training Centre delivering swim teacher training and NRASTC courses. Their philosophy prioritises creating an environment where children feel relaxed enough to try, make mistakes, and learn iteratively. Rather than focusing solely on technique, they champion individual potential and the highest standards, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and progression pathways tailored to their abilities.
The Standen Swim Academy is a family-run swim school in Southampton dedicated to teaching children swimming through positive progression and enjoyment. Founded by directors Connie and Sarah Standen—who bring 25 years of combined swimming teaching, coaching, and leisure management experience—the academy provides high-quality swimming instruction in a clean, secure environment.
The school serves families seeking swimming lessons for children from baby and preschool age upwards. They cater to those wanting their children to develop technical swimming skills, build water confidence, and cultivate a genuine love of swimming in a relaxed, supportive setting.
What sets The Standen Swim Academy apart is their hand-picked team of Hampshire's best instructors, selected for knowledge, experience, reliability, and creativity. Sarah's background includes coaching at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics, whilst Connie previously coached the Fijian national team. All staff are fully qualified and DBS-checked.
The academy holds significant credentials: they are accredited by Swim England, registered as an RLSS UK club, and function as an Approved Training Centre delivering swim teacher training and NRASTC courses. Their philosophy prioritises creating an environment where children feel relaxed enough to try, make mistakes, and learn iteratively. Rather than focusing solely on technique, they champion individual potential and the highest standards, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and progression pathways tailored to their abilities.
Services offered
Swimming lessons for babies and preschoolersChildren's swimming lessonsCompetitive swimming coachingSwim teacher training coursesNRASTC supervision and rescue awardsGroup swimming classesPrivate swimming tuitionWater confidence building