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ABOUT US
On Your Marks, Get Set…Swim
The GetSetGo Swim Academy is London's premier swimming tuition provider offering lessons to babies, children and adults.
Founded by entrepreneurs, friends, and mums Claire and Alina, GetSetGo is London’s leading swim academy—built on 40+ years of combined experience in the leisure industry.
Our best-in-class learn-to-swim programme, expert instructors, and beautiful pools create a space where families feel welcome, supported, and inspired. We’re passionate about water safety, confident technique, and meaningful progress at every stage.
Grow!
Fun fuels focus. By blending playful energy with structured, progressive learning, we create an environment where children build confidence, stay motivated, and keep moving forward—one splash at a time.
Celebrate!
Every child’s journey is worth cheering for. From first kicks to big breakthroughs, we honour progress, build self-belief, and support each other like a true swim family.
Belong!
We’re more than a swim school—we’re a welcoming community. Every child is seen, supported, and valued here, no matter where their journey begins.
Excel!
We bring expertise, care, and intention to every lesson—helping each child develop strong skills, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential in and out of the water.
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster a lifelong love of water, empowering every child through joyful swimming experiences, measurable progress, and mastery of essential life skills.
Our Team
Meet the team behind GetSetGo—caring experts who nurture your child’s progress, celebrate every achievement, and support their journey every step of the way.
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Come and work for us
At GetSetGo, our team is our greatest strength. Here, you’ll be encouraged to embrace our values, contribute your ideas, and grow alongside a team that supports, uplifts, and inspires one another.
We believe in continuous learning, mutual respect, and shared success—and together, we’re shaping the future of swimming education while making a real difference in the lives of every student we teach.
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What our members think
Ebun Awowale
1 week ago
Rachel has been a wonderful swimming teacher for my son, Abi. He has some communication difficulties, and I particularly appreciate the patience, kindness and understanding she brings to his lessons.
As a parent, it means so much to have a teacher who supports your child as an individual. I’m incredibly grateful for her care and encouragement and would wholeheartedly recommend her to other families. Thank you, Rachel!
Jenna Hartley
2 weeks ago
The best swimming classes for children, clean and beautiful pool, amazing staff. Highly recommend and wish we had know about it years ago.
Hamish Coull
1 month ago
Chiling with Angel CoverGirl TV
3 months ago
Kyle is absolutely amazing! It was my daughter‘s first time swimming, she was extremely nervous and Kyle made a feel at ease and comfortable. He is very professional and experienced. It was a great experience overall and the staff were all welcoming especially the receptionist.
L W
3 months ago
Very pleased with swimway and piers especially
Budulai Me
5 months ago
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GetSetSwim Putney — highly recommended!
A huge thank you to the team at GetSetSwim Putney, and especially to Silvana, who went above and beyond to help us and always found solutions to our queries.
My daughter absolutely loves her sessions! The teachers are outstanding — they are attentive, well-being focused, and truly adapt to each child’s individual level, helping them grow at their own pace. There is a wonderful emphasis on posture, confidence in the water, and overall child development.
We also love the Water Safety Week, held three times a year, where the children come in their pyjamas — it’s such a fun and meaningful initiative that we really appreciate.
We have been customers for a year and a half now and couldn’t be happier. We look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with GetSetSwim Putney!
Kind regards,
Ilinca
A P
5 months ago
We chose this incredible swim school because we believe they teach optimally - we love that they use pool platforms so children can stand if too deep and that their teaching methods do not build reliance on floatation devices. We travel over 4 miles to get to the Putney club and happily do so.
We booked a 1:1 crash course for our child with Alessandro and were AMAZED! Watching Alessandro teach your child is like watching magic happening before your eyes, our child became a little fish in no time and took their first little unaided swim on crash course lesson 3! Alessandro has such a great calm and fun way with children, building their trust quickly and packs so much technique into the half hour lesson. A true expert. Our child now has weekly 1:1 lessons with him and is progressing so fast and loves the lessons - it's the highlight of our week!
It's a spotlessly clean and cocoon-ingly warm club (no chills for our child getting out of the pool!) Zalika and the other lovely receptionists and Anna the lovely attendant are all so kind and helpful and go above and beyond to help. The other swim instructors all seem lovely too. Rianna from head office is always super kind and friendly with queries and in helping us book. Overall very highly recommend - we feel we absolutely get what we pay for here.
Silvia Mariotti
8 months ago
My daughter completed yesterday her crash course in your Putney swimming pool.
Ralph, the teacher, has been amazing. She appreciated the kindness and gentle manners he used to teach her whilst being firm and she felt like she has learnt and improved a lot in such a short amount
of time.
The extra lesson she had with the manager, Samantha, was equally great!
The pool floor, changing rooms and toilets are always spotless.
It's a pleasure to attend GetSetGo and could not recommend it more!
Thank you for all your passion and hard work!
yasira B
10 months ago
I have been bringing my nephew for swimming lessons at Putney over the past few months. He swims with Jaden as his instructor, he has been very fun, patient and supportive with all the children. My nephew always looks forward to his lessons with Jaden. He has definitely progressed a lot under his guidance. Thank you Jaden for everything. We love coming here!
Birgul Yilmaz
10 months ago
Icaro and Emre are outstanding swimming instructors for children. They create an encouraging environment in which children feel confident and motivated to learn.
I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.
Rafael Filomeno
10 months ago
My boys enjoy their swimming lessons with Marcelo a lot. He’s good with the kids, they love him, and they’re now comfortable in the water.
Bronson Nascimento
10 months ago
Marcelo is a fantastic swimming instructor! He made learning to swim a blast for my daughter, and she's now swimming confidently in no time. His patience and encouragement have been amazing. Highly recommend!
Annabel Waley-Cohen
10 months ago
Icaro has been a really wonderful swimming teacher for my son.
Clebia Lima
10 months ago
Marcelo has been an amazing teacher for our six-year-old daughter. He has been with us for over a year, and thanks to him, our daughter can now swim. Thank you, Marcelo!
Sunaina Haldea
10 months ago
We are clients for more than 10y. I have 3 children and they all had swimming lessons with the same teachers since we join. My youngest still learning with Icaro and the results are amazing. You can see improvement every term. We are very happy with what they have achieved and became such good swimmers. Thank you to all the team that help us during all these years a thank you to Icaro to make my little one, to swim like a fish 😊
Carmine Visconti
10 months ago
My three kids had lesson with Icaro since they were little a. Icaro has been great teaching them great technique and keeping up their enthusiasm for the swimming. We followed him wherever he went as they didn’t want to swim with anyone else but him. Could not be happier for them to have him as a teacher.
Nika A
10 months ago
Coach Icaro is phenomenal 👌👌👌 He is THE BEST swimming teacher ever.
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!
Hilary Burke
11 months ago
Icaro Del Mar is an excellent swim coach. He thought both my boys from the age of 3. They are 6&8 now. The 8 year old is currently swimming on his schools swim team and doing very well in all of the competitions. Icaro is very patient, fun but also firm when he needs to be. I could not recommend him more highly.
sabia fatayri
11 months ago
Marcello and Icaro are absolutely fantastic swimming trainers! My kids adore them since starting lessons. They’re patient, friendly, and truly know how to motivate children while keeping the sessions fun and engaging. Their teaching style builds confidence as well as skill, and the improvement has been remarkable!
Roberto Loffredo
11 months ago
Such a lovely place for kids. My daughter loves it. She recently had a great swimming class with Sanam!
Adam Adekunle
11 months ago
Thanks for all your help Ralph for teaching Leo and Tallulah how to swim and making it fun in the process . The best swim teacher see you in the new year .
Response from the owner
Thank you, Adam - we are so pleased Leo and Tallulah are enjoying their lessons with Ralph and look forward to seeing you soon!11 months ago
Becky Geffen
11 months ago
My daughter has been going to GetSetGo Putney since she was 4 months old. She now loves the water and swim lessons are the highlight of her week. Her teacher, Marcelo, is fantastic with her and all of the children. He is so kind and patient with them, and his lessons always provide a good balance of learning about water safety and fun. The facilities in Putney are great; plenty of space to shower and change, clean and warm.
Response from the owner
This is wonderful to read, Becky - thank you so much for taking time to feedback. We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time with us and will pass on your kind comments to Marcelo and the team at Putney.11 months ago
Zane Laksa
11 months ago
Very happy with this school, Marcelo is the best, the right person for the job, very good with little children, we love going there.
Response from the owner
Thank you so much, Zane - we love having you all with us and are so lucky to have such a great team. We'll pass on your kind comments to Marcelo too11 months ago
Amr Singh
11 months ago
*⭐️ 5/5 Stars – Swimming Academy Review*
I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.
Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.
Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????♂️
Response from the owner
What a wonderful recommendation! Thank you Amr. We're so pleased your family enjoys your time with us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Anna and Marcelo.11 months ago
Kateryna Ord
11 months ago
Response from the owner
Thank you for taking time to feedback, Kateryna11 months ago
Amy Musto
11 months ago
Oscar and Spencer started swimming lessons with Marcelo in August 2025 and have gained confidence in such a short space of time.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.
Response from the owner
Thank you, Amy - we're pleased your boys are enjoying your time with us, and progressing well under Marcelo's guidance. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments.11 months ago
Leah rigg
11 months ago
We absolutely love coming to getsetgo for my little ones swimming lessons. He’s been swimming here for a few years now. The instructor marchello somehow manages to keep the sessions fun & exciting for the children every week, which is pretty impressive! He is great with children, they are all very fond of him and love learning from him. Marchello also makes an effort to chat with all the parents/carers.
Response from the owner
We're so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time with us, Leah - thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Marcello.11 months ago
Ching How Wing
11 months ago
Shenay is probably one of the best swim coaches in the UK. She has a warm, patient approach that makes my 4-year-old feel safe and confident in the water, while still focusing on strong technical fundamentals. Our main goal was to help her be able to survive independently in the pool, and we’re already seeing real progress. Highly recommended! I do wish the pool had reliable parking at the door but I guess you can't have everything!
Response from the owner
Thank you for taking time to share your review - we're so pleased that your daughter is enjoying and progressing well in her lessons with Shenay.
We're sorry that you sometimes find parking an issue in Putney. We're just a short walk from East Putney / Putney stations and well-served by local buses, if you want to avoid having to park on busier days.11 months ago
Omar Mohammed
11 months ago
Excellent teacher
Response from the owner
Thanks for the kind review, Omar11 months ago
Tammy Hawinkels
11 months ago
My daughter absolutely loves her swim lessons here! Her teacher, Marcel, is fantastic — always friendly, caring, and great with the kids. His lessons are so well structured that the 30 minutes fly by. The facilities are amazing and the staff are always welcoming. I’ve recommended this swim school to several friends already. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Marie-Stéphanie Diouf
1 year ago
Great babyswim experience!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!
Yasmina Faiz
2 years ago
Coach Felipe at GetSetGo is awesome! My 9 year old loves to work with him. He is skilled, patient, works at my son's pace, and makes the swim session a fun experience!
Hayley Longley
2 years ago
Always a fantastic experience for all ages! All of the teachers have a wealth of experience and oodles of patience. Special shout out to Filipe for taking lessons with both of my girls this week!
Ann Hunt
2 years ago
We booked a 4 day crash course and it’s been great. The instructor, Philippe, was really knowledgeable, patient, and helped to boost confidence during each session!
J. A. Bond
2 years ago
Ralph was adept at helping our nervous child settle into their lesson - encouraging and fun, never pushy. He clearly has a very thorough knowledge of the core skills but it's really his ability to make the learning fun that makes him exceptional. Not only have they made fantastic progress but it's the highlight of their week! Another appreciation post for Anna too - she makes the post-swim juggle that little bit easier and her warm welcome has cheered me on many times.
TS Lamb
2 years ago
Felipe is brilliant and I’m very grateful that he’s teaching my daughter. My 8yo daughter says that: ‘he never gives up on his students’, ‘he’s fun and kind’ and ‘he doesn’t care about getting his head wet!’ (Rather than just telling the kids what to do, he actually demonstrates the techniques to them in the water). She adds that ‘he is very descriptive’ (good at explaining and instructing). She always looks forward to her lessons. Thanks Felipe!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're so glad to hear that you love the club and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to seeing you in the club very soon.5 years ago
Angela Swanepoel
2 years ago
I just want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing lady who keeps GetSetGo so clean and welcoming! Not only does she do a fantastic job maintaining the place spotless, but she also goes above and beyond to help moms and little ones in every way she can. She’s always cheerful, reminding busy parents to take their belongings (which is so easy to forget when handling little ones!), and if something is left behind, she keeps it safe and somehow always remembers exactly who it belongs to! Her kindness, dedication, and warm smile have been a constant since the place opened years ago, and it truly makes a difference. Thank you for all that you do! 🙂
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Anna will be absolutely thrilled to read this. She is so passionate about her work, we are very lucky to have her. 2 years ago
Rob Heaton
2 years ago
Our son has recently moved to Felipe and we see a clear structured lesson that focuses on technique. Felipe has a great approach and makes the lesson both educational and fun.
Response from the owner
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear you are enjoying your lessons. Felipe is a true asset! 2 years ago
Ian Watson
2 years ago
Our 8 year old has been having swimming lessons here for 3 years. He really enjoys every session and has progressed really well technically.
Response from the owner
Thank you for leaving us a review Ian. We are so pleased to hear your child has progressed so much. 2 years ago
Flavia GARCEZ
2 years ago
Very good ????.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
Response from the owner
Thank you Flavia. Felipe will be thrilled to hear this!2 years ago
Gina
2 years ago
We’re really pleased with the excellent progress our 7-month old has made in her swimming lessons. Huge thanks to Marcelo especially and also the team at Get Set Go. Our baby is happy in the water & relaxed with a good amount of submerging. She readily reaches for the side of the pool. Marcelo has engaged & taught her in such a way that she is very good at kicking. Thank you.
Erin Cronin
2 years ago
Felipe is a brilliant instructor! I can’t believe the progress our son made in 4 lessons and doing the backstroke already. He is calm and instills confidence in our son and a massive sense of achievement. He truly makes him feel calm and comfortable in the water, encouraging but in a calm comfortable manner. Clearly an excellent instructor! Thanks Felipe!!
Karine N
2 years ago
Our kids have been swimming with Get Set Go since their opening after COVID, and we've been consistently impressed with the quality of teaching. Every instructor we've had has been friendly, professional, and great with the kids. Recently, our daughter switched to Felipe, and he’s been fantastic – she loves her lessons and always has fun. Our son also enjoys his sessions just as much. Special mention to Ashton, Theo, Emre and Beth, who are both brilliant teachers too. We couldn’t be happier with the experience!
Alexandra B
3 years ago
GetSetGo is amazing. Hands down the best place to take your baby, toddler or child for swimming lessons. The team are friendly and professional and all three of my children love their weekly seesions! It’s kept immaculately clean as well with great facilities. It’s so much better than where we used to go in London. Thanks to GetSetGo my twins can swim unaided at just three and our 18 month old is also a water baby. Swimming is really important to me as a swimmer and I only have positive things to say about GetSetGo. It’s also right by Putney Station and East Putney Underground and there is ample parking nearby so we find it a really convenient place to get to. Thank you everyone at GetSetGo!