A calm, private environment for confident swimming
Swim School UK is a private swimming school based in Kendal, offering structured swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Lessons take place in a purpose-built pool and are led by founder and instructor Lee Read, who brings over 30 years of teaching experience to every session.
Whether you’re looking for lessons for your child or for yourself, Swim School UK provides a supportive, professional environment designed to help swimmers feel comfortable, capable and confident in the water.
Built on experience, shaped by thoughtful teaching
With over three decades of experience teaching swimmers of all ages, Swim School UK is built around a simple principle: progress happens best when people feel supported, understood and at ease in the water.
Led by founder and lead instructor Lee Read, the school focuses on strong fundamentals, efficient technique and long-term confidence, delivered in a calm and structured way.
“Lee is an amazing teacher. My son was afraid to put his face in the water but after a handful of lessons he was able to swim a short distance and loving dipping underwater.”
Built on experience, shaped by thoughtful teaching
Over three decades of teaching experience has shaped a calm, supportive approach to swimming lessons for all ages.
30+ years of experience
Teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities, from first lessons to advanced progression.
A calm, supportive approach
Lessons designed to build confidence, never rushed or pressured.
Led by one dedicated instructor
Consistency, familiarity and trust in every lesson.
A purpose-built pool designed for learning
The Swim School UK pool is a private, purpose-built facility created specifically for teaching swimming. Designed to be calm, controlled and welcoming, the environment supports focused learning without the distractions of a busy public leisure centre.
Every element of the space has been carefully considered to help swimmers of all ages feel comfortable and confident from the moment they arrive.
Swimming lessons for every stage
Lessons are available for children and adults at different ages and stages, all delivered in a supportive, private setting.
Parent & child lessons
Early water confidence for children aged 0–4, with parents in the water.
Group lessons
Small-group lessons for children, focused on confidence and technique.
1 to 1 lessons for children
Individual teaching tailored to ability, pace and development.
1 to 1 lessons for adults
Calm, personalised lessons at any stage of adulthood.
“My son has just had his first lesson and Lee was fantastic with him. Highly recommend. My son loved it and it was lovely and calm.”
Recognised for a different approach
In Summer 2022, Swim School UK was featured on ITV News as part of a national story on the decline of leisure facilities and swimming pools across the UK. The feature included a poolside interview with founder Lee Read and a look inside the unique Kendal facility.
Every element of the space has been carefully considered to help swimmers of all ages feel comfortable and confident from the moment they arrive.
Explore swimming lessons at Swim School UK
Swimming is a personal journey, and everyone arrives with different goals, confidence levels and experience. Whether you’re exploring lessons for your child or for yourself, Swim School UK offers a calm, supportive environment built around experience, care and thoughtful teaching. If you’d like to find out more, view lesson options or simply ask a question, we’d be happy to help.
