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Repton’s 25m pool and Swim England club rank among Britain’s top five swimming programmes.

 

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Repton is home to a superb six-lane, 25m pool facility that is currently the main training venue for triple Olympic Champion Adam Peaty OBE as it was in the four-year cycle leading up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Reptonians have extensive access to the pool and coaching, with all pupils offered dedicated swimming sessions throughout the week. 

In 2019, Repton created its own performance training group which was subsequently granted fully affiliated club status by Swim England. This means that Repton is not only represented in schools’ competitions but also within the Swim England competition framework. Repton was placed in the top five programmes in Britain in both the 2024 National Arena League and the 2024 British Summer Championships.

Our swimmers are supported by a talented coaching team led by Director of Swimming Jamie Main. With experienced coaches and enviable facilities, Repton’s swimming programme is amongst the best in the county, offering a world-class training programme alongside a world-class education. The most promising swimmers have pool sessions supported by specialist Strength and Conditioning coaches twice a week and access to a bespoke S&C Gym in the Sports Clinic to aid physical progress and rehabilitation.

COACHING STAFF

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Jamie Main
Director of Swimming

Jamie joined Repton in January 2025 from his previous position as the National Coach at The Aquatics GB Bath National Performance Centre, having coached senior GB international teams and athletes at The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, The World Aquatic Championships 2023 in Japan, and The Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

Jamie brings an unparalleled level of expertise and experience to Repton’s programme having developed both junior and senior international swimmers across all strokes and disciplines to international honours, including 16-year-old Jacob Whittle to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and guiding Kieran Bird to Olympic Gold as part of the 4x200m Freestyle relay team in Paris. Previous to his recent role at The Bath National Performance Centre, Jamie spent a number of years leading age group and youth programmes in this area.

Jamie leads and coaches our Elite Squad on a daily basis at Repton.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is swimming part of the weekly timetable for all pupils?

Swimming is offered as part of the Physical Education curriculum at B-Block (Year 9). After this, pupils can join recreational or semi-competitive squads as part of Repton Swimming.
Can pupils swim recreationally as well as competitively?

Our Senior Club squad offers a lower level of commitment (up to four sessions per week), with the expectation that swimmers compete at selected points during the year.
How does Repton support swimmers aiming for national or international level?

Repton Swimming operates four Performance Squads for swimmers competing at Regional Standard and above:

  • Performance Age – Regional Level B & A Block swimmers (Years 9–10)
  • Performance Youth – Regional and above swimmers (Year 10+)
  • National Performance – Swim England Summer Meet standard (Year 11+)
  • High Performance – Aquatics GB April Championships standard
What is the difference between school swimming and the swimming club?

Repton Swimming integrates with Repton School, allowing pupils to access training during the school day. The club extends beyond standard school provision to offer a full performance pathway.
Are strength and conditioning sessions included in the programme?

Yes. Swimmers within the Performance Pathway are provided access to structured Strength and Conditioning sessions.
Do pupils need to be elite swimmers to join the programme?

Swimmers must be regional standard for the Performance Pathway. County-level and semi-competitive swimmers may join the Senior Club squad.
What opportunities are there for beginners or less experienced swimmers?

Swimming lessons are offered as part of the B-Block Physical Education curriculum.