Swimming Lessons at Imber Court East Molesey

At GoggleSquad, we believe in being fully transparent about pricing.

You’ll always find our lesson prices clearly listed on our website – unlike many swim schools! We want parents to understand not just what they’re paying for, but the value it delivers.

Our goal is to help children make steady, confident progress, rather than staying stuck at the same stage for years.

Smaller Classes Make a Difference

Education and behavioural science consistently show that smaller groups lead to faster, more effective learning. In swimming, that means children in a class of 4 engage more and make quicker progress than those in a class of 8–10.

Just as importantly, smaller classes mean more teacher attention for each learner:

• In our classes (max. 4 children up to Stage 5), a learner receives around 25% of the teacher’s focus.

• In a typical leisure centre class of 8 children (Stage 1), it would be about 12.5%.

• By Stage 3, leisure centre classes often rise to 10–12 learners, meaning each child may get only around 8–10% of the teacher’s attention.

At GoggleSquad, your child gets 2x more teacher attention than in a Stage 1 leisure centre class of eight children - and up to 2.5x more compared with Stage 3 classes of 10–12 children.

Mistakes are corrected sooner, confidence grows faster and children are far less likely to get stuck. Smaller groups also make it possible to group children of similar ability - something that’s almost impossible in classes of 8-12 learners, where some children inevitably get left behind while others aren’t challenged.

Quality of Teaching & Support

It isn’t only about class size - the quality of teaching is just as important:

• Teachers in the water: Our teachers are always in the pool, offering hands-on support and reassurance. At leisure centres, teachers are typically on poolside only.

• Professional accountability: Every GoggleSquad teacher is supported by highly experienced managers, who monitor lessons, provide training, and ensure consistently high standards.

• Experienced and valued staff: We pay our teachers more, helping us attract and retain excellent instructors.

• Clear communication: Unlike many swim schools, we don’t hide behind booking systems and emails. We ask important questions, observe children closely and make sure every class placement is right. If it’s not, we make changes. Parents can always reach us - we respond quickly to every email, call, and message.

It’s Worth It

Our lessons cost more per session than the leisure centre but the real value is in the speed and quality of progress. Smaller classes mean better-matched lessons, more individual attention and a better swimming experience overall. Children often need fewer terms to reach their goals, saving families both time and frustration in the long run.

Investment in People and the Pool

Keeping class sizes small requires investment, especially as the costs of running a pool have risen sharply in recent years. Imber Court’s pricing had fallen behind and we want to put that right to ensure that we can invest in the facility itself.

We’re not just investing to keep classes small: we’re also appointing a dedicated Swim Manager (Taya, one of our superstars, is being promoted), investing in training, professional cleaning, new technology for parents and teachers, pool repairs, online chemical monitoring and proper back-office support. These are the foundations of a high-quality swim school - and they ensure families get the service and standards they deserve.

Yes, there large male and female changing rooms with toilets and showers.

The swimming pool at Imber Court is 1m metre deep at the shallow end and 1.5 metres at its deepest point.

Yes, the pool is heated to between 30 and 32 degrees all year round.

At Imber Court we have a No Spectators Policy for safety and learning reasons. Poolside space is limited, and keeping it clear ensures lifeguards have full visibility and reduces risks. It also helps children focus on their teacher without distractions, so they make faster progress. If a child needs the toilet, one of our two lifeguards will escort them and fetch a parent if needed.

Food and drink consumption is prohibited in the swimming pool area and changing rooms.

Swimsuits, towels, and goggles are recommended. We provide swim aids and everything else!

Lessons typically last 30 minutes for children though some lessons are 45 minutes long.

We operate a strict double nappy policy, which means we insist on a swim nappy and additional neoprene nappy over the top for babies and toddlers. If a child is not toilet trained or you there is a risk that there could be a 'leak' then it's the parent or carer's responsibility to ensure that a child is adequately protected.

This is an absolute non-negotiable condition of using our services. If a child turns up to swimming and is not in the appropriate nappy combo, they will not be able to participate in their lesson.

Imber Court Club Members receive a 10% discount  on GoggleSquad term-time Swimming Lessons 

The pool is 18 metres long and 6 metres wide.