Helping Little Swimmers Make Big Waves
At Stollies Swim Academy, we offer a variety of lessons tailored to suit every child’s needs. Whether your little one is just starting their swimming journey or looking to refine their skills, our expert instructors provide hands-on guidance in a fun, supportive environment. We focus on small ratios, personalized learning, and water safety to ensure every child becomes a confident swimmer.

121 (One-to-One) Lessons
Our 121 lessons provide fully personalized, distraction-free learning with a dedicated instructor. These 30-minute private sessions are ideal for children who need focused attention to develop confidence, correct technique, or overcome water anxieties. With no buoyancy aids, we use a hands-on teaching approach to support each child until they’re ready to swim independently.
- 1 instructor, 1 child – fully customized lesson
- 30-minute sessions for focused progress
- Hands-on teaching without buoyancy aids
- Faster skill development and confidence building

221 (Two-to-One) Lessons
Our 221 lessons offer the benefits of small-group learning while still ensuring personalised instruction. With just two children per instructor, these 30-minute sessions provide a balance of focused attention and peer motivation. Whether siblings, friends, or matched swimmers, children in 221 lessons learn together while still receiving individualised support.
- 1 instructor, 2 children – personalized but social learning
- 30-minute sessions with structured lesson plans
- No buoyancy aids for natural swimming technique
- Ideal for siblings or children of similar abilities

SEND 121 (one-to-one) Lessons
We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality swimming instruction, which is why we offer SEND 121 lessons tailored to individual needs. Our experienced instructors adapt each session to ensure a comfortable, inclusive, and engaging experience. We work closely with parents and, if needed, schools to provide the right support, using visual aids or other tools to assist learning.
- 1 instructor, 1 swimmer – fully adapted lessons
- Tailored teaching methods to suit individual needs
- Calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Collaboration with parents and schools for best results

Parent & Child Lessons
Designed for babies and toddlers (12 weeks–2.5 years), our Parent & Child lessons introduce water confidence in a fun, interactive setting. These small-group sessions focus on gentle skill-building through songs, games, and play. Parents bond with their little ones while helping them learn essential survival skills like floating, turning, and safe water entry.
- Small groups (max 6 parent-child pairs) for social interaction
- Structured lessons with weekly focus areas
- Fun and engaging activities to build confidence
- Introduction to breath control, floating, and underwater skills

Introducing: Swimming Lessons For Adults
It’s never too late to learn to swim or improve your technique! Our adult swimming lessons are designed for all skill levels, whether you're a complete beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced swimmer refining your strokes.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest or if you have any questions
PRICES
1 hour £60
5 x 1 hour £275
10 x 1 hour £500
LOCATION
New Wellbury Farmhouse
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 3BP
Designed to enable those who have a fear of water, or who can’t gain a horizontal position, to become relaxed and confident in the pool. Our program includes aquatic breathing, independent horizontal movement, standing up and number of water safe skills. Ideal for adults who have had a previous bad experiences in water.
Designed to enable non-swimmers to swim independently on both their front and back. The programme also includes a number of water skills including treading water, floating and submersion. Designed for adults who can swim less than 25 meters.
Designed to enhance your swimming technique, speed and endurance. Each stroke can be broken down into five main areas; breathing, arms, legs, body and co-ordination. After an initial stroke analysis, we’ll make your sessions bespoke. Full course designed for adults who can swim at least 50 meters front crawl without stopping.
Available as a pool programme year round, Ideal for both novice and experienced competitors keen to improve their technique across sessions. Following a stroke analysis, bespoke sessions focus on topics such as head position, breathing, entry, catch, sighting, starts and turns.
Ideal for adults heading away on holiday who would like to brush up on their swimming and aquatic skills to feel and look great in the pool. We can help enhance your swim technique, treading in water, aquatic submersion and deep water confidence. Available for adults who can swim at least 25 meters in one go.
Meet Your Instructors

Stacey – Director & Swim Instructor
Stacey has been a Teacher since 2017 and loves everything about water. She believes that every person whether a child or adult should be water safe and enjoy the water. Her calm and nurturing approach will make even the most nervous of swimmer fall in the love with the water.

Ollie – Director & Swim Instructor
Ollie has been Swimming teacher and Coach since 2009 and is Level 2 qualified and a Level 2 Triathlon Coach. He has been involved with the world of swimming from a very early age. As a teenager he achieved county level and qualified for the National Championships on a couple of occasions. In his adult life he was a competitive triathlete and open water swimmer. His greatest achievement was qualifying for the half ironman world championships for his age group and achieving a sub 10 hour Ironman.
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What Our Customers Think
We’re proud to have earned the trust of countless families who have seen their children thrive in the water. From nervous beginners taking their first splash to confident swimmers mastering advanced skills, the positive feedback we receive speaks volumes about our supportive teaching style, friendly atmosphere, and commitment to progress. At Stollies Swim Academy, we’re more than just a swim school—we’re a trusted part of your child’s journey.
Our little girl who is 4m has just started swimming lessons and we are so pleased we chose Stollies. The teachers are so kind, helpful and very knowledgeable. We can’t wait to see the progress our little girl makes.
My daughter has grown in confidence massively since starting with Stollies and that is all down to the amazing teachers! I wish we had lesson like that when I was growing up.
We swapped our son’s swim lessons to Stollies from our local leisure centre and have been so impressed with how much he has improved in a short few months. He is so confident in the water and his instructor has been amazing!
We recently swapped swim schools and feel our son has come on so much in such a short space of time, he really enjoys the sessions and has really grown in confidence.
I started my baby swimming at 5 months and he's coming on leaps and bounds already due to the excellent coaching at stollies. they teach not only the babies and children but the adults why they do such manoeuvres for strengthening or safety etc which is excellent. installing in them a strong start ,I'm so happy and will continue with them for years. thank you
We’ve been through a few swim schools but honestly nothing compares to Stollies, all of our teachers have been engaging, supportive and encouraging, my children love it when swim day comes around, couldn’t recommend enough.
Both our children swim at Stollies Swim Academy and I have been very impressed so far. Kat is just fab in our parent and baby class, super high energy, our little girl is always very excited to get swimming with her. Customer support has also been very good, listening to our feedback and supporting us to find the right teacher and session for our little boy, who is now doing really well and enjoys his lessons. Thanks!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Swim Lessons. We currently attend parent and toddler lessons with the wonderful Michelle but have also had the opportunity to swim with a number of the other teachers, all of whom are fantastic. The lessons are structured well with learning new skills, building water confidence and most importantly having fun in the water. The lessons are always different and I feel like both myself and my daughter are constantly learning. Not only that the teachers are supportive, if your child doesn’t want to do something they will adapt the activity to ensure your child is always included and gaining something from the activity. I have worked as a Nanny for over 12 years and have attended many swimming lessons with babies and children all over the country. Stollies are by far the best. I would highly recommend them.
Would highly recommend stollies swim academy, Hannah has been amazing with my 3 year old who was petrified of water when he first started, hannah has encouraged and guided him the whole time even when hes not been 100% sure. The lessons are fun and interactive. Looking forward to him improving more and more as time goes on
Stollies Swim Academy is so highly recommended! The teachers are all so amazing with their students and my daughter looks forward to her lesson every week! She has gained so much confidence since she started swimming and it’s all because of the incredibly kind and patient teachers! My 5 month old has now started swimming with Stollies and I’m certain he will come away with a love for the water too. Thank you!
We love Stollies, my son Stefen (4years old) has so much confidence in the water and is currently learning front crawl and back stroke, he has good water safety awareness and loves his sessions. Michelle is a fantastic teacher and has endless patience with my lovely and very noisy little one!
We love Stollies Swim academy. Kat and Ollie have been incredible with both of my children and they love their weekly lessons. They have endless amounts of patience and enthusiasm and make the lessons fun.
My 2 younger children are doing really well. My youngest has high SEN needs and the instructors have been able to accommodate and adapt sessions to fit his needs. I have recommended Stollies to many friends and will continue to do so!
Cannot recommend Stollies highly enough. Both my children love their swimming lessons. The teachers are so enthusiastic making lessons fun whilst ensuring water safety and progression.
My 3 year old boy has gained so much confidence in the water with his teacher Michelle. All the staff are so friendly and caring! Love watching them laughing and giggling “jelly on the plate” highly recommended
Our little one absolutely loves swimming at Stollies. She’s swam with Stacey and Kat Kat since she was a baby who hated getting her hair wet and now loves sticking her head under every chance she gets. The small group size mean she gets lots of 121 time and is able to listen and follow instruction well (well as well as 3/4 year olds do). The mix of teaching and fun means she really enjoys going to her lessons to learn how to do rocket arms and hear Stacey make up songs on the spot. We fully recommend Stollies to anyone looking for a swim school!
I'd recommend Stollies 💯 We've been attending 1:1 lessons with Hannah for nearly 2 years. My daughter has been swimming independently since age 3 - beyond all my expectations. She loves every session and spends her whole week asking when her next lesson is. She has a soft spot for her teacher, Hannah but also talks highly of Kat too 😉 All the staff are friendly and supportive. The children learn quickly and in a fun environment. The teaching style, without flotation aids, is incredible to witness. Having feedback each week is also invaluable. The catch up sessions are a great idea and communication is second to none. Thank you Stollies
We highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy! Both kids look forward to their lessons every week and the teachers are highly experienced and deliver brilliant lessons! The kids do miss Andy but are now making brilliant progress with Becks ☺️
I would highly recommend Stollies! My little one started a few months ago and I’ve seen a massive difference in him already. He so excited for his lesson with Hannah every week and his confidence in the water continues to grow due to this.
My two children have been swimming with Hannah, she is fantastic. My son was very nervous and she has really built his confidence up. Both my children love seeing Hannah every week 🥰
We absolutely love Stollies Swim Academy! Our nearly 3-year-old has been with their instructors since she was 4 mo old! Both the parent-and-child & 2:1 lessons have been amazing. Recommend 100%!!
Our son has been swimming with Michelle at Stollies for over 3 years…..he is 4 years old and so confident in the water. We started with parent and child and now he does the 2-1 lessons. The lessons are fun, teach confidence and independence in the water and all the teachers make the effort to get to know your child. For me at this age is all about safety and confidence. I didn’t expect Sammy to be able to swim 10 meters on his back at 4years old! Michelle is so warming, patient and fun, Sammy loves his lessons and he’s come on so much. Thank you Stollies ❤️
We have been with Kat for 5 years - and wouldn’t go anywhere else! Grace’s confidence is soaring, and she loves her weekly lessons with Kat. Each week she smashes something new, and I think that’s a reflection on the teachers and their ability. Thank you again Stollies ❤️
Our daughter absolutely loves swimming, and that’s down to Stollies. Her confidence in the water is so great to see, she knows to be safe and how to have fun. The skills she learns week on week are invaluable. Also, she adores Stacey and KatKat, who simply understand our little one. Thank you all at Stollies!
We highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy! Our daughter looks forward to her lesson every week as her teacher comes up with inventive ways to improve her swimming skills while having lots of fun! The feedback after each session is great as it gives us an insight into what she's achieved that lesson and what she needs to work on for next week, so we know exactly where she is at. The staff are all fantastic whenever we've needed to ask a question or had a query we've always had a quick and helpful response, top customer service! 😊
We have been with Stollies right from the beginning and the customer service has always been impeccable. With new companies you always expect teething problems but they have always remained calm, professional and put their customers first. What a great team!
After going to another company previously and having a nightmare, Stollies came to the rescue! They have been really accommodating on fitting my son in and adapting to his learning style. The pool is great. Even when there have been staff shortages they have been quick to react and get someone (where possible) in their place to ensure the lesson goes ahead. Communication is great also. Would highly recommend!!
We love Stollies and would highly recommend it to anyone! We moved to Stollies recently and My daughter looks forward to her lesson every week and has made amazing progress, swimming independently at only 4 years old. She learns new skills every week and given lots of opportunities to have fun at the same time as learning. She says Hannah is the best.
We are really happy with the quality of swimming lessons provided by Kat at Stollies Swim Academy, All the teachers strike a good balance of being incredibly fun but also making our children focus and work towards achieving what is a great life skill. we find her swim lessons well-paced, focussed and fun with a professional and high quality instruction. Both our children look forward to their lessons every week.
I am so glad we are with Stollies, H absolutely loves her parent + child lessons with Kat! And N has come on leaps and bounds with her swimming too. Would 100% recommend to anyone who asks. All the instructors we have met along the way have all been so encouraging!
Stollies Swim Academy have been fantastic with their communication and co-ordination to do the almost impossible and get my 2 boys in different swimming classes in the pool at the same time! Their professionalism, understanding and can-do attitude are second-to-none!
Stollies is a fantastic swim skill with art of teaching children to swim refined to a fine art! Both my children swim with the staff here and bounce into and out of their lessons. Can’t recommend enough! 🥰🏊♀️
The staff are so friendly and patient. Communication is easy. We have done Parent and Child lessons and just starting 2-1 lessons and I couldn’t recommend highly enough. It’s always been a highlight of our week swimming.
Since my little boy moved to Stollies he has progressed so much quicker and looks forward to his lessons with Hannah. Amazing 💙
Would highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy. Both of my children love swimming with Michelle and are confident and happy in the water. My daughter has progressed so well since being in 2-2-1 and my son loves the P+C classes.
Highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy. Both my boys are older than the average child learning to swim (8 and 11) They both enjoy their lessons and are progressing really well. We met Ollie on the summer crash course and we were instantly welcomed by the whole team. We have since started weekly lessons with Hannah. She is really positive with them both and works to each of their learning styles. She manages to hit the perfect balance of giving them confidence yet challenging them.
Highly recommend Stollies. Extremely friendly, professional and accommodating. Both my children have been swimming at the pool house since they were babies. All the teachers there are excellent x
Highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy! My daughter loves her lessons with Michelle and has so much fun. Michelle is very understanding of her needs and adjusts her teaching method to help Delilah understand and concentrate on the instructions.
Highly recommend Stollies, our children are very lucky to have the wonderful Kat teaching them. She goes out of her way to make sure the children (and parents in the P&C lessons) have the best time! Their swimming ability has improved no end with her!! Thank you Kat for all you do for our crazy bunch!!
Highly recommend Stollies Swim Academy! My daughter's water confidence has grown massively, she is now comfortable in water and enjoys her swimming lessons. Stacey is amazing - thank you Stacey and the team for continuing to push her and become a swimmer!! 💜
Stollies is fantastic. All of the teachers are really friendly and interact amazingly with the children. Our daughter loves her swimming lessons with Kat, she looks forward to them each week and has so much confidence. She has progressed so much. The parent and child lessons are great and our son loves the water. We highly recommend Stollies!
My son loves swimming at Stollies and looks forward to what Michelle has planned for him each week. The staff are so supportive, friendly and really get to know your children. Their approach and teaching techniques have enabled him to thrive in the pool and can confidently swim multiple strokes at the age of 6.
I can only recommend Stollies as a swim school. The swim teachers are amazing. Our little one started with Stacey when he was a baby and now join the Stollies team. He has healthy confidence around water and is very keen to learn more. Thank you team
I couldn’t recommend stollies enough my daughter swims with Michelle at the pool house and cannot wait to get into the pool every Monday . At 3 years old she’s doing so well and so confident in the water .
I always highly recommend Stollies! My daughter has been swimming with the pool house teachers since before she started school. She’s come on leaps and bounds and her confidence is amazing in the water! Kat Kat makes it so much fun too! We love fun learning. Thank you so much to all at stollies. X
Stollies Swim Academy is AMAZING! 10/10! The teachers are all excellent! Both my girls swim with Ollie and this is definitely their favourite club of the week by far! The fun and enthusiastic style of teaching means they are always engaged, smiling and enjoying their lesson but also the progress I’ve seen is phenomenal! Both my girls are now water safe and I love watching them flourish every week!
My boy loves his lessons with Kat. We love the parent and child lessons. Booking and changing lessons is very easy with the online portal.
I really recommend stollies swim academy my little one is only 8 months old but is enjoying her swim lesson every week! Amazing teachers and a great team keeping all the kiddies safe but encouraging them too for a happy swimming lesson
Where Are We Located?
Stollies Swim Academy has sites across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, where we provide expert-led swimming lessons in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our facilities are designed for hands-on teaching, ensuring every child gets the best learning experience.



