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HIGHDOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL

READING

Located in the friendly neighbourhood of Emmer Green next to Reading town centre.

Heated Pool Free Parking Nearby Lane Exclusivity Free Locker Space

Opening Hours & First Lesson Tips

Opening Hours

  • Sunday’s: 14:00 PM – 18:00 PM

* Hours may vary during special events and holidays. Please check all changes via your personalised dashboard.

First Lesson Tips

  • Arrive 30 minutes early to familiarise yourself with the centre
  • Bring a water bottle, towel, swimming trunks/suit and goggles
  • Read your introductory information pack for more details – this is sent to your email and can viewed on the dashboard
  • If you need help please contact Competent Swimming via email/phone or through your dashboard prior to your lesson
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FIND US

OUR LOCATION

Conveniently located in the heart of Emmer Green, our venue is easily accessible and ready to welcome you.

Address

Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre

69 Surley Row, RG4 8LX

Emmer Green

Reading

Contact Us

Phone

0121 663 6192

Email

support@competentswimming.co.uk

Opening Days

Sunday’s 14:00 – 18:00

Venue Features

Free Parking
Bus Transport
Heated Pool
Private 1-1 Lessons
Free Locker Space
Viewing Area

About Our Location

Nestled in the centre of Emmer Green, our venue offers the perfect blend of accessibility being only minutes away from Reading Town Centre. The pool is part of Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form, being 20 metres in length and 1 metre deep at the shallow end.

Free parking is available on site, with access to the changing rooms. Hot showers, toilets and changing cubicles are provided. A viewing area is available to parents or carers who wish to view their children swimming in comfort.

Ready to visit us?

PLAN YOUR VISIT

ACCESSIBILITY & TRANSPORT

Everything you need to know about getting to our venue and making the most of each visit.

Competent Swimming Venue - Highdown Reading School Pool
Competent Swimming Venue - Highdown Reading School Car Park

Parking Options and Public Transport

On-site parking

On-stie parking available. Multiple spots and completely free. No hassle. Click here for directions.

  • 2 minute walk from the pool
  • Always be able to find a car park space
  • Well-lit and secure

Bus – 24 Berry

Get off at the St Barnabas Church stop. Click here for directions.

  • 15 Minute bus ride from town centre
  • Cost effective
  • Sustainable

Bus – 25 Pink

Get off at Buckingham Drive Stop. Click here for directions.

  • Longest route from town centre
  • Cost effective
  • Sustainable

Ready to visit us?

Book your visit today and experience our venue in person.

STILL DECIDING?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Competent Swimming is suitable for any child above the age of four and any adult regardless of their age.
It depends on how much effort you put in to each Competent Swimming lesson and if you practice what you have learnt outside of Competent Swimming. However many people who take lessons learn how to swim with foundational technique after 5 weekly lessons.
Absolutely. Tell your teacher you would like to learn a specific stroke or skill (i.e. Treading Water) and they will run through specific exercises to help you learn this.
If you can’t swim on your front with foundational technique your instructor will be in the pool with you. This is to keep you safe and give you more confidence to push you beyond your comfort zone.
All of the details such as what you will need to bring, parking, what you will learn will be explained in your introductory information pack. However; swimming suit, goggles, water bottle and a towel.
Go to “contact Competent Swimming” to email us or fill in a form and we will get to you within 24 hours.
BOOK LESSONS NOW

Limited spots available. Take the leap today!