Madden Swim School at The Oratory School, Woodcote, Reading

Swimming Lessons at The Oratory School, Woodcote

Fun, Confidence-Building Lessons for All Abilities

We're proud to offer our weekly children's swimming lessons at the beautiful 25-metre pool at The Oratory School, Woodcote, near Reading, South Oxfordshire (RG8 0PJ).

Lessons take place on Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings for children aged 3.5 years and above, catering to all abilities — from beginners and non-swimmers to confident improvers. Our experienced instructors create a safe, encouraging environment where every child can learn to swim with confidence and enjoy being in the water.

For more advanced swimmers, we also run our popular Madden Swim Academy on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. This course is designed for swimmers who have achieved their 100m award or higher and are ready to progress to lengths swimming and develop advanced technique.

The Oratory School offers excellent swimming facilities, including a modern 25-metre heated pool, comfortable viewing area with an on-site café for parents.

Join us at our Woodcote swimming lessons near Reading and see your child grow in confidence, skill, and water safety while having fun in a supportive, family-run swim school.

Fun swimming lessons for kids held by Madden Swim School at The Oratory School Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire
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Our Swimming Lessons

View the dates and times of the swimming courses we offer.

Autumn Term Course 2025

Friday Lessons

Day: Friday
Dates: 5th Sep to 12th Dec
Times: 3:45pm, 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm Academy
Cost: £160 per term

Pool Closed 7th Nov

Autumn Term Course 2025

Sunday Lessons

Day: Sunday
Dates: 7th Sep to 14th Dec
Times: 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, Academy 4:00pm and 4:30pm
Cost: £160 per term

Pool Closed 9th Nov

Spring Term Course 2026

Friday Lessons

Day: Friday
Dates: 9th Jan to 27th Mar
Times: 3:45pm, 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm Academy
Cost: £170 per term

No breaks

Spring Term Course 2026

Sunday Lessons

Day: Sunday
Dates: 11th Jan to 29th Mar
Times: 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, Academy 4:00pm and 4:30pm
Cost: £170 per term

No breaks

Pool Location

The Oratory School,
Woodcote,
Nr Reading,
South Oxfordshire,
RG8 0PJ

About us

To book a course please call 07788 427227 or Contact Us

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