The Swimming Academy (BSSA)
Inspiring confidence. Developing skills. Achieving excellence.
Bromsgrove School Swimming Academy delivers exceptional swimming tuition to over 1,200 children every week, welcoming families from Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas of Worcestershire and the West Midlands including Redditch, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Droitwich and Worcester.
Our expertly designed programme caters for children aged 4 to 17, supporting every swimmer’s journey - from first-time, nervous beginners to confident, high-performing athletes. Whether your child is building essential water confidence or refining advanced technique and stamina, our experienced team ensures every lesson is engaging, progressive and rewarding. We also support swimmers working towards GCSE and A-Level PE requirements.
Following the National Plan for Teaching Swimming, our structured pathway guides swimmers through Stages 1 to 9, alongside level and distance awards from 5 metres to 2,000 metres, celebrating every achievement along the way.
Why choose BSSA?
- Expert teaching tailored to all abilities
- Small class sizes for maximum individual attention
- A clear progression pathway with recognised awards
- Opportunities to develop advanced technique and endurance
- Focused, high-quality coaching in every session
Structured for Success
Our carefully planned lesson ratios ensure every swimmer receives the attention they need:
- Beginners: 1 teacher + 1 assistant to 8 swimmers
- Confident beginners: 1 teacher to 6 swimmers
- Improvers: 1 teacher to 7 swimmers
- Advanced swimmers: Dedicated length-based sessions (30 or 60 minutes)
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Your child’s safety is our top priority. All sessions are overseen by qualified lifeguards, and every member of staff is fully DBS checked and regularly trained in safeguarding, giving you complete peace of mind.
Lessons run 7 days a week.
For availability and pricing, please contact BSSA at Bromsgrove Sports Centre on 01527 572129 or email bssa@bromsgrove-school.co.uk.
Swimming Academy Staff
To view profiles of the Swimming Academy staff, please go to our Staff Directory page.
