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  1. Swimming School
  2. Baby Swimming School
  3. Swimming Instructor

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A highly regarded independent swim school, Kate's Swimming offers carefully coordinated programmes for introducing and developing confidence in babies, toddlers and juniors in water. A dedicated team of fully qualified STA/Birthlight teachers ensuring that all pupils get the best out of their sessions. A fun and exciting approach is taken in order to encourage children to thrive and progress whilst enjoying their classes; we welcome all skill, abilities and ages, believing everybody should have the opportunity to develop this core life skill.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful progress at Kate's Swimming

Both my son and daughter have attended classes at Kate’s swimming, the progress they’ve made has been remarkable. They’ve grown from being hesitant in the water to confidently diving in, thanks to the supportive and patient teaching team that are always so warm and welcoming.

The Linton pool is lovely —clean, well maintained with a gorgeous view over the Weald.

June 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommended!

We tried 2 other swim schools before discovering Kate’s and the lovely pool at Staplecross and the team at Kate’s are brilliant! Small group sizes with 2 instructors in the water with them so they can all swim pretty continuously so not spending lots of time getting cold and bored at the side. The pool is warm and clean. Best of all my boys have had fun and learnt to swim well and confidently! Thank you Kate’s team!

June 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 6 year old daughter wasn’t a big fan…

My 6 year old daughter wasn’t a big fan of water, especially having her hair washed. Even after a few lessons with Charlotte her confidence grew. After a year of swimming lessons she is like a fish who loves water, especially swimming under water.

June 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful swim school

Wonderful swim school, beautiful clean pool. Both my older children learned to swim under these instructors' careful support.

June 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard and Emily are a great team

Richard and Emily are a great team. Emily in particular Emily has been incredibly encouraging and patient with my eldest daughter who tends to lack confidence in herself. We are thrilled with the lessons and highly recommended for swim lessons!

February 2, 2026
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We're so glad to hear this, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, patient instructors

My son started with Kate’s Swimming three years ago, a hesitant beginner. However, he is now a confident swimmer and lover of the water, thanks to all the wonderful, patient and friendly instructors at Kate’s Swimming!

The small fun classes in a warm pool at Leeds Village really boosted his enthusiasm for the water and now at the larger Sutton Valence pool, his confidence, stamina and technique has grown!
My daughter also now joins him in classes, improving her technique and physical skill for her D of E award.

I have recommended to several friends - Thank you to everyone at Kate’s Swimming!

January 30, 2026
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Reply from Katesswimming

This is so lovely to read, and we're glad we could help with your daughter's D of E! Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Teachers and Happy Children

We are very happy with Kate’s Swimming School. The teachers are great, very patient, and supportive, and the small class sizes really help the children build confidence and make good progress. There are also various locations, which makes it very convenient. Most importantly, the children truly enjoy their lessons and always look forward to going. Highly recommended!

January 30, 2026
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Thank you, we're so glad your children look forward to our lessons!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent professional teaching with…

Excellent professional teaching with friendly instructors.
The pool is clean and warm (sometimes too warm for watching parents!)
Couldn’t recommend more, very happy.

January 30, 2026
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Thank you so much! We're so glad you're enjoying your lessons : )

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Swim School!

Our children have been attending Kate Swimming at Linton and Sutton Valance for the past three years, and we couldn’t be happier! Every teacher they’ve worked with has been nothing short of amazing. The level of care, knowledge and passion they bring has helped our kids grow in confidence and skill year after year. We’re so grateful to be part of such a wonderful swim school.

January 29, 2026
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Thank you so much for the review. We love your boys!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best!!!

Kates swimming is simply the best at building confidence with children in the water! Ellie is now teaching our 3rd child who is also loving swimming at 1 years old. Our 2 older boys were swimming by the time they were 3 and we are forever grateful especially when we are away on a holiday! We always recommend kates swimming and many friends have followed and agree it's the best! Thank you Kate, Ellie and the team xxx

December 3, 2024
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Thank you for your review. We're so glad that you enjoy them!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Great!

Great swimming instructors, having taught both of my girls. Always thinking of new innovative games to keep the children engaged but teaching them skills at the same time.
Have recommended time and time again and will continue to.

June 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great swimming lessons

My daughter can get quite anxious sometimes with new things, each time we've been for swimming lessons with Kate's Swimming the teachers are all so good with her to help build her confidence. I find the option to have 1:1 lessons in school holidays really helpful for that dedicated time with the teacher

May 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* as always

5* as always. My daughter hadn’t been in a pool for some time and was very nervous and the team handled it brilliantly! Thank you ladies.

May 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Swim School

My son started swimming with Kate’s swimming at 4 months old (will be 2 this month). It’s amazing to see how his confidence has grown in the water. He naturally went through a fussy phase and Mhairi really helped support him through this. He’s now at the point where he will dunk himself under the water. I love that he can continue with this school right through to his school years.

May 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A highlight of our week!

I’m so glad to have found Kate’s Swimming for my little boy. He’s in his 3rd term now and swimming independently having been a complete beginner aged 5 in September. The teachers are so wonderful and the small class sizes really suit us, as well as it being the most gorgeous private pool. Swimming lessons were a priority for us and Kate’s Swimming is such a worthwhile investment. A highlight of our week!

April 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 great years!!

We’ve been using Kate’s Swimming for 5 years now! All of the teachers are amazing and wow my boy can swim!
Thank you for teaching him such an important life skill whilst also having fun!

April 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both my children swim at Kate’s…

Both my children swim at Kate’s swimming and I’ve loved Mhari, Ellie and Abbie. I love how they praise the children and encourage them with their swimming. The lessons are fun and they take a personal interest in the kids. When my children have played up getting in the pool they have been really supportive. Highly recommend

April 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous swimming lessons!

My two boys have both been swimming at Kate’s since they were 3 months old. My eldest is now 2 1/2, super confident in water and can swim a small distance unaided! They both thoroughly enjoy their lessons, they’re varied with constant new activities and challenge them while increasing their confidence!

April 23, 2024
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