Madden Swim School at Bucklbury, Reading

Inspiring Confidence Through Expert Tuition

Madden Swim School offers children's swimming lessons at the outstanding Downe House School swimming pool, located in Cold Ash, near Thatcham and Newbury (RG18 9JJ).

Our lessons run on Saturday mornings, Monday afternoons, and Thursday afternoons, welcoming children aged 3.5 years and above of all swimming abilities — from complete beginners to confident swimmers. Each session provides a safe, structured, and enjoyable learning environment where children can build their skills, confidence, and love for the water.

For our more experienced swimmers, we also offer the Madden Swim Academy on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. This advanced programme is ideal for children who have achieved their 100m swimming award or higher and are ready to progress to lengths swimming and refine their stroke technique.

The Downe House School pool provides excellent teaching facilities, including a 25-metre heated pool, comfortable viewing area for parents, and modern changing facilities — making it a superb venue for families.

Join us at Downe House School, Cold Ash, and discover why so many families across Thatcham, Newbury, and West Berkshire choose Madden Swim School for high-quality swimming tuition and fun, confidence-building lessons for their children.

Fun swimming lessons for kids held by Madden Swim School at Downe House School, Cold Ash, Berkshire
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Our Swimming Lessons

View the dates and times of the swimming courses we offer at Downe House School.

Autumn Term Course 2025

Monday Lessons

Day: Monday
Dates: 1st Sep to 8th Dec
Times: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Cost: £160 per term

No Swimming 15th Sep, 27th Oct & 3rd Nov

Autumn Term Course 2025

Thursday Lessons

Day: Thursday
Dates: 4th Sep to 11th Dec
Times: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, Academy 6:30pm
Cost: £160 per term

No Swimming 11th & 18th Sep & 30th Oct

Autumn Term Course 2025

Saturday Lessons

Day: Saturday
Dates: 6th Sep to 6th Dec
Times: 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, Academy 11:30am
Cost: £160 per term

No Swimming 25th Oct and 1st Nov

Spring Term Course 2026

Monday Lessons

Day: Monday
Dates: 12th Jan to 30th Mar
Times: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Cost: £170 per term

No breaks

Spring Term Course 2026

Thursday Lessons

Day: Thursday
Dates: 8th Jan to 26th Mar
Times: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, Academy 6:30pm
Cost: £170 per term

No breaks

Spring Term Course 2026

Saturday Lessons

Day: Saturday
Dates: 17th Jan to 4th Apr
Times: 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, Academy 11:30am
Cost: £170 per term

No breaks

Pool Location

Downe House School,
Hermitage Road,
Cold Ash,
Berkshire,
RG18 9JJ

About us

To book a course please call 07788 427227 or Contact Us

3 Oare View, Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, RG18 9RT
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