Swimming

 Swimming at Shade Pool

We are one of a very small number of primary schools to have their own swimming pool on site. The pool was built as part of the original building, which opened in 1904. Generations of children have learnt to swim in our pool.

The pool measures 12m x 5m and varies in depth from 1m to 1.4m.

 Swimming Sessions

Our swimming teacher, Natalie Clarkson, organises the swimming timetable and lessons. During the school day the pool is open for Parent and Toddler, adults only, and school swimming lessons.

After-School swimming lessons are also available. 

Prices as below:

After-School lessons are £5 per lesson - Parent and Toddler classes are £5 per lesson - Adults swimming classes are £4 per session 

The Spring Term 2025 runs from Monday 6th January until Friday 4th April. No lessons run during February half term.

All lessons need to be booked and paid for in advance for the term.

 How do I book a swimming session?

Natalie Clarkson, our swimming teacher, is usually teaching in the pool but can be contacted on 07763 093386 by text or WhatsApp. Natalie will get back to you as soon as she can.

Messages can be left for her via the School Office on 01706 812913.

 Parent and Toddler Classes are on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the times shown below.

Tuesday Morning  - 9am-10am

Wednesday Lunchtime - 11.30am-12.30pm

Thursday Lunchtime - 12.15pm-1.15pm

After School Lessons are on every evening except Tuesdays between the times shown below.

Monday - 4pm-6.30pm

Wednesday - 4pm-6.30pm

Thursday - 4pm-6.30pm

Friday - 4pm-5pm

Adult Swimming

Tuesday - 10am-11am

Swimming for Shade Pupils

At Shade Primary School the children have their first taster swimming lessons during the Summer term when they are in Year 1. Half of the class at a time will have 5 or 6 lessons so that they can get used to the water and the routines of the lesson. In year 2 and year 3 the children will swim every week. In year 4 and 5 the two swim groups from each year swim alternate weeks.

By the end of Year 5, children will have achieved the national curriculum standard of being able to swim 25 metres in a recognisable stroke.

Any children who have not achieved the minimum expectation of swimming 25 metres will continue to swim weekly until this is achieved.