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 (4 -36 months)
These lessons are aimed at giving the child their first experience in the water with an accompanying adult. Early swimming lessons help children to build their water confidence through songs, games and other fun activities. Swimming promotes coordination and balance as well as provides quality bonding time with your little ones. Our pool water is maintained at 32ºC for which is the perfect temperature for little children.
Children Swimming Lesson (From 3 years)
These lessons are taught in small classes of 6 children to ensure that every child gets the special attention they need. Our swimming lessons are delivered through games and fun activities which have proven to be beneficial to Children's progress. Children follow the STA award programme where progression will be tracked and at the end of each term we hold our Award and Fun day to celebrate the children's progress.
Adults Swimming Sessions (Swimmers only)
Gold Fins provides structured sessions for busy adults of all abilities to help to achieve their fitness goals and mental wellbeing. Weekly programme will be provided, depending abilities and individual goals. Sessions always end up with a high as a group relay to create a sense of community and will also help motivating swimmers. Our swimming instructor will always be present for tips and advice.
News & Updates
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Exciting news alert!
Big news, swimmers! Gold Fins Swimming School has splashed into a brand-new venue at Thomas Moore Pool, and we can’t wait to dive in with you! Available on Saturdays, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, we’re offering fun-filled swimming lessons for kids (ages 3 and up) and adults. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make waves with new skills, our awesome instructors are here to make it a blast! Come join the Gold Fins family at Thomas Moore Pool, and let’s make a splash together!