Thorpe st andrew

Thorpe St Andrew Swimming Pool

We are proud to announce that Little Fish Swim School Norwich now operates and manages the swimming pool at Thorpe St Andrew High School & Sixth Form, creating another dedicated home for our swimmers across Norwich.
Building on more than 20 years of teaching experience and our long-standing management of Hewett Academy Swimming Pool, Thorpe allows Little Fish to bring the same trusted approach to another established local facility; combining professional pool management with swimming tuition centred around confidence, individual progress and enjoyment in the water.

The 18m x 10m pool, with depths ranging from approximately 0.95m to 1.65m, provides an excellent environment for swimmers at different stages of their journey.

Younger and less-confident swimmers can develop their skills in shallower water, while progressing swimmers have the space and depth to improve technique, stamina and independence.

Little Fish offers classes at Thorpe across a range of abilities, giving families greater choice when finding the right lesson and allowing swimmers to continue progressing through our four-stage Little Fish pathway as their confidence and ability develop.

As with every Little Fish lesson, children are encouraged to progress when they are genuinely ready, rather than being held to rigid assessment periods or a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Explore our swimming locations across Norwich and Norfolk, with welcoming venues, experienced teachers and classes designed to help every swimmer progress with confidence.

Our experienced teachers take the time to understand each swimmer individually; whether they are stepping into the pool for the first time, becoming comfortable in deeper water or working towards stronger, more capable independent swimming.

Thorpe also provides practical facilities for families, including on-site parking and accessible changing, toilet and entrance facilities, helping make regular swimming lessons easier and more welcoming for swimmers with a wide range of needs.

Accessibility remains an important part of Little Fish’s approach, complementing our experience supporting SEND swimmers and organisations across Norwich and our belief that every child should have the opportunity to feel comfortable and confident in the water.

Thorpe St Andrew gives Little Fish families another place to learn, progress and enjoy swimming: supported by the same team, philosophy and individual approach that have shaped Little Fish for over 20 years.
Meet The

Little Fish Team

Hover on the individual Little Fish team members.

Toby

Swim School Lead, Teacher & Coach

Jude

Level 2 Swimming Teacher

Becky

Swimming Teacher & Coach

Chloe

Swimming Teacher & Artistic Swimming Coach

Zara

Swimming Teacher

Caitlin

Swimming Teacher

Lauren

Swimming Teacher & Head of Admin

Elsie

Swimming Assistant

Phoebe

Swimming Assistant

Eloise

Swimming Assistant

Poppy

Swimming Assistant

Amelie

Swimming Assistant

Reviews

Hear From Our Swimmers

Hear from the swimmers and families who know Little Fish best, and discover what makes their experience in the water so rewarding.

5

15+ Reviews

Best swimming lessons ever! Toby is a brilliant teacher and knows exactly how to engage and motivate kids of all ages, abilities and personalities - my two are chalk and cheese, and both respond really well to him. He gets the balance just right between building children’s confidence in the water and keeping them safe. And he has the patience of a SAINT 😅 My 7-yr-old daughter (who has Down syndrome) loves her weekly one-to-one lessons with him, and is now well on her way to becoming a confident swimmer, which is very exciting.
Toby has been incredible with both of our children. Taken them from being scared of the water to confident and happy swimmers - I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Parent
Thanks alot everyone. My 5 yr old boy came last week, has gone from not letting me wash his hair, to holding his breath under the bathwater in 1 week! Incredible teaching thank you again.
We have used Little Fish for a few years now, the teachers are very friendly and welcoming and offer a safe space to learn to swim. When my son started he wasn't very keen on getting in the water but after a few sessions of water play and a gentle approach he soon settled in.

Blogs & Articles

Little Fish News

Stay up to date with the latest from Little Fish Norwich, including swim school news, helpful advice, upcoming events and stories from across our swimming community.

• EDP Article

SEN Acessibility

Swimming pool given over £15,000 to help young children with disabilities
17 July 2026
• North Norfolk Vikings

The Viking News

Toby Ketland joins North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club as new Lead Coach
30 March 2026
• EDP Article

Little Fish News

School strikes deal to save swimming pool from uncertain future
21 May 2026

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