New name. Same mission. Even more to offer.

After over two decades of teaching thousands of swimmers to be safe, confident, and capable in the water, Wessex Swim School is officially rebranding as World of Swimming. This isn’t just a name change,  it’s a reflection of who we’ve become, and where we’re going next.

Why the change?

What began in 2004 as a single swim school has grown into a leading provider of swimming lessons across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. With 9 active locations, small class sizes, and a passionate team of expert instructors, we’re proud to have earned a reputation for delivering safe, fun, and progressive swimming tuition for all ages. Now we’re expanding our impact, not just teaching swimmers, but also training teachers, supporting swim schools, and partnering with pools across the UK. It’s only right that our name reflects that wider mission.

A message from our founder

"Wessex Swim School has been part of so many families’ lives for the past 20 years. We’re proud of what we’ve built, and even more excited for what’s to come. World of Swimming allows us to grow, connect, and continue to do what we love: help people of all ages learn this vital life skill. The name is changing, but our mission is exactly the same." – Chris Rees, Founder & Director

What’s staying the same?

• Your current lesson locations and days
• Your trusted swim teachers
• Our focus on safety, fun and progress

We're simply bringing all of our swim schools, teacher training, pool management, and support services under one united brand: World of Swimming.

What about class sizes?

One of the things Wessex Swim School was most known for was its small class sizes and we’re proud to say that this continues under World of Swimming.

Our class sizes vary slightly depending on the pool and facilities:

• At most of our pools, we maintain our renowned 3-to-1 ratio (just three swimmers per class)
  
• At two of our pools, Regents Park Community College Southampton and Hounsdown School Totton, we now offer up to 5 swimmers per class, still well below the national average and designed to balance personalised attention with group confidence
• For those seeking even more tailored instruction, 1-to-1 lessons are available upon request

No matter the setting, every lesson is designed to ensure each swimmer gets the support, structure, and progress they need. If small group sizes are especially important to you, feel free to ask our team which location offers what, we’ll help you find the right fit.

What World of Swimming offers:

• Children’s and adult swimming lessons (from 3+)
• Swimming teacher training & qualifications
• Swim school & pool management
  
  

Whether you’re learning to swim, looking to teach, or want to host lessons in your venue, we’re here to help.

Thank you

To everyone who has been part of the Wessex Swim School journey, thank you. Your trust and support have shaped who we are, and now, with our new name, we’re ready to go even further. Join us as we continue our mission to teach the world to swim. Learn more at www.worldofswimming.co.uk