World of Swimming Comes to Portsmouth!

We’re delighted to announce that World of Swimming Portsmouth is coming to St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth, bringing our safe, fun, and structured swimming lessons to even more families across the South.

From November 2025, lessons will run five days a week, with over 250 swimmers transferring across to join the World of Swimming family. Our small group classes (max 5 swimmers per class) ensure every child gets the attention they need to feel confident in the water, make progress, and enjoy their swimming journey.

Why Choose World of Swimming in Portsmouth?

Expert Teachers – All lessons are led by fully qualified swimming instructors.
All Ages & Abilities – From beginners to advanced, children aged 3+ are welcome.
Small Classes – Maximum of 5 swimmers per class, ensuring focused tuition.
Proven Progression – Using the Swim England framework, children build skills, safety, and confidence step by step.

A Mission Beyond Lessons

At World of Swimming, our mission is simple: to teach the world to swim. Every week, we teach over 2,000 swimmers across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire, helping children and adults gain vital water confidence and life-saving skills.

By bringing our values – Safe, Fun, Progress – to Portsmouth, we’re excited to give even more families access to high-quality swimming lessons in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Book your child’s place now at World of Swimming Portsmouth and secure a spot for November.

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