SPORT
SWIMMING
Repton is home to a superb six-lane, 25m pool facility that has been the main training venue for triple Olympic Champion Adam Peaty OBE 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 2020, Repton created its 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. In March 2026, Repton was crowned National Arena Swimming League champions, winning a competition contested by around 400 clubs at a National Final held at Sandwell Aquatics Centre, the aquatics venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Repton became just the 18th club to win the competition in more than 55 years, completing a climb from fourth in 2024, second in 2025, to top spot in 2026.
Our swimmers are supported by a talented coaching team led by Director of Swimming, Craig Prime. 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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Craig Prime, Director of SwimmingCraig joined Repton in September 2022 as Performance Coach, following ten years as Head Coach of Wrexham Swimming Club in North Wales. His coaching career spans more than fifteen years and includes appointments to the Team GB coaching team for the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival and as a Team England coach at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Now Director of Swimming for Repton School and Repton Swimming Club, Craig has played an instrumental role in the programme’s development, supporting British medallists, national age-group record holders and international swimmers. He helped guide Repton to its first National Arena Swimming League title in March 2026, following fourth place in 2024 and second in 2025. Craig leads Repton’s swimming programme, with a focus on developing the coaching team and ensuring every swimmer has the environment and support to reach their potential, from the youngest age groups to international competitors. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Is swimming part of the weekly timetable for all pupils? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Repton Swimming operates four Performance Squads for swimmers competing at Regional Standard and above:
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| What is the difference between school swimming and the swimming club? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Swimming lessons are offered as part of the B-Block Physical Education curriculum. |