Oxford University Sports Centre

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Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, OX4 1EQ

The 25 metre swimming pool has an adjustable floor making it ideal for all levels of swimmer. Parking is also available on-site.

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Please note the pool temperature at this site is 26-27degrees.

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Children's Lessons

Weekly Lessons-
Tuesday 3.45pm - 5.45pm

Wednesday 3.45pm - 4.45pm

Thursday 3.45pm - 5.45pm

Friday 3.45pm - 5.45pm

Sunday 9am - 11.30am 

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A variety of Swim England 'Learn to Swim' classes within each 30minute time slot

 

 No class during Half terms or Bank Holidays.

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 Booking costs include the lesson once a week, all badges and certificates, discount on our Holiday club bookings, as well as 15% discount on Zoggs swimwear* and access to our parent portal. 

* voucher given when swimmer has achieved a stage and is redeemable at Oxford University Sport Centre

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Our Weekly lessons are available to book online. Spaces are limited so don't miss out! 

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​​A REMINDER THERE ARE NO NORMAL CHILDREN'S LESSONS FROM MONDAY 20TH JULY - WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER DUE TO OUR SUMMER BREAK. WE OFFER INTENSIVE COURSES DURING THIS TIME

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Intensive Swimming Lessons-SUMMER 2026

Monday 27th - Friday 31st July

Monday 17th - 21st August

Monday 24th - Friday 28th August

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Pre-School & Stages 1 - 8+

Between 9.15am - 11.15am 30minutes per class

a variety of Swim England 'Learn to Swim' stages available within each 30minute time slot

£50 for the 5 day course

 

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Private Lessons

A variety of 30minute private lesson slots available across the week. Cost is £34 when booked individually or we offer discounts available for multiple bookings. Please contact us for more information.

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Booking now open!

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SWIM SCHOOL GAMES WEEK

This summer we are switching things up, stepping away from normal lessons and focusing on what other Aquatic skills we can enjoy in the water!

 

We are offering 2.5hour taster sessions in Synchronised Swimming, Waterpolo, Junior Lifeguard & Diving Workshop. Each session will be delivered by Qualified Coaches, giving swimmers to opportunity to be taught by the best without the pressure of joining clubs. 

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Synchronised Swimming - Monday 20th July 9.15-11.45am

Junior Lifeguard -  Wednesday 22nd July 9.15-11.45am

Diving - Thursday 23rd July 9.15-10.30am

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2.5hour sessions - £50 each

Diving Worksop - £20 each

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Swim School Family Fun Swim

 

Saturday 18th July & Saturday 29th August 10-11am

BRING THE FAMILY, BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER!!

JOIN IN WITH OUR FAMILY SPLASH SESSIONS! WERE GIVING OUR SWIM SCHOOL CUSTOMERS, FRIENDS AND OU STAFF MEMBERS A CHANCE TO COME ALONG TO ENJOY THE POOL FOR ONLY £2.50 PER PERSON. WE DO ASK FOR RATIOS THAT ANY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 8, OR A NON SWIMMER, IS ACCOMPANIED IN THE WATER WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN ON A 1:1 RATIO.
*Please Make Sure You Are Booking For Everyone Attending, This Is Including The Adults, So That We Have Manage Ratios. 

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£2.50 per booking

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Adult Swimming Lessons-​​

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​O​xford University Sport - Monday Evenings

5.30pm Beginner, Intro to Intermediate and Advanced.  (New Advanced. This will be focusing on distance and stamina rather than stroke technique)

6pm Beginner, Intro to Intermediate and Intermediate

6.30pm Beginner​, Intro to Intermediate and Intermediate 

7pm Beginner​, Intro to intermediate​ and Advanced

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​Lessons are £15 per 30minute class, paid on a monthly pro-rata basis. The lessons are booked continuously unless a months notice is given for cancellation

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Please note that these lessons are designed to develop and improve swimming techniques following our Learn to Swim Framework. If you have a specific goal such as treading water or swimming underwater for a rowing test, this would need to be a private lesson. 

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Adult Private Swimming Lessons-

We offer private lessons at Oxford University Sport centre, OX4 1EQ. These are  delivered weekdays during the Adult lane swim session between 12-3pm or 6-7.30pm (pool timetable depending). We can do an occasional weekend. The cost per 30minute session is £34 which can either be booked individually or in blocks. We do have a block offer at the moment of buy 5 for £150. Spaces for private lessons are limited and subject to change should the pool make amendments to the opening hours. Please email for availability - info@swimschoolofoxfordshire.co.uk

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