Exciting News! We are Expanding
50% off first month!!*
Join us at our brand-new venue at
Rise School of Excellence, CR0 1AX
(Former Old Palace of John Whitgift)
A 25m heated pool designed to help you & your child build confidence, stamina and strong technique.
Fun lessons. Small groups. Big progress.
Available from Monday to Saturday
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Enrol today and dive into something special.
50% off first month* + FREE Gold Fins Swim Cap!
*T&Cs apply
Gold Fins Swimming School
Proudly STA Swim Star Recognised
Gold Fins Swimming is a family-owned swim school offering structured swimming lessons for children and adults in Croydon and Purley.
We are proud to be an STA Swim Star Recognised Swim School — an award that guarantees the highest standards in safety, teaching quality, and swimmer development.
Find out more on our STAR Recognition page âž”
Founded by national champion Stéphane, Gold Fins is built on a passion for inspiring swimmers of all ages.
Our small group lessons focus on continuous development, rewarding progress at every stage — with fully qualified, DBS-checked instructors leading every session.
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Take the plunge with Gold Fins Swimming School — where excellence, safety, and passion meet the water.
Our Courses
Gold Fins Swim School prides itself to offer a variety of courses, geared towards all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Gold Fins uses the Swim England learn to swim programme which aims to provide a complete progressive aquatic pathway for learners of all ages to progress from their first aquatic experiences through to becoming safe.
Parent & Child Swimming Lesson
Our Parent & Baby classes are the perfect first splash, with a parent in the water every step of the way. Through songs, gentle games and playful activities, little ones build water confidence while enjoying special bonding time together.
Our pool is heated to a cosy 32°C, creating a warm, comfortable environment for your baby to relax and explore.
Children Swimming Lesson (From 4 years)
Our Children’s classes are taught in small groups to ensure every swimmer receives the attention and guidance they need to progress with confidence.
Lessons are delivered through skill-based games and engaging activities that keep children motivated while developing strong technique. We follow the Swim England Programme, carefully tracking progress, and celebrate achievements each term with our exciting Awards & Fun Day.
Adults Swimming Sessions
Our Adult group lessons are designed for swimmers of all abilities — from complete beginners to those looking to refine their technique. In small, supportive groups, we help nervous swimmers build confidence and water safety skills, while more experienced swimmers improve stroke technique and increase distance and endurance.
Swimming is a life-saving skill and one of the best low-impact exercises for both physical and mental wellbeing.