Built by swim school operators

Swim School Software That Actually Works

ClassBase is all-in-one swim school management software — scheduling, bookings, GoCardless Direct Debit payments, progress tracking, parent portal and private pool hire. No spreadsheets, no juggling multiple systems.

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Everything your swim school needs in one platform

From lesson scheduling to payment collection, ClassBase handles it all.

Lesson Scheduling

Visual weekly timetable with colour-coded classes, teacher assignments and automatic session generation from term dates.

Progress Tracking

Record Swim England stages poolside with simple checklists. Parents see their child's progress in real time.

Parent Portal

Parents view bookings, track progress, receive messages and manage payments without calling or emailing you.

Automated Payments

Integrated GoCardless Direct Debit for recurring payments. Automated invoicing and payment tracking.

Private Pool Hire

Manage facility bookings alongside lessons from one calendar. Public booking page for customers.

Online Bookings

Parents register online, choose classes and join the waiting list. Self-service from start to finish.

Messaging

Send announcements, class updates and lesson feedback directly through the platform. Email and in-app delivery.

Staff Permissions

Role-based access control. Give teachers, admins and reception staff exactly the access they need.

Waiting Lists

Automated waiting list management with position tracking. Move students to classes with one click.

ClassBase weekly class schedule showing swim lessons

Plan your entire swim school at a glance

See every class, instructor and stage in one visual timetable. Identify gaps instantly, optimise pool utilisation and manage your entire term schedule in seconds.

ClassBase Swim England progress tracking grid

Track student progress in seconds

Teachers record Swim England stages poolside with a simple visual tracker. Parents see their child's progress in the portal without having to ask.

ClassBase parent portal with inbox and messages

A modern parent experience

Parents receive updates, lesson feedback and notifications through their own portal. No more chasing emails or handing out paper reports.

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Simple, honest pricing

No setup fees. No per-student charges. No surprises.

Starter

£25/mo

Up to 150 students

Pro — Most popular

£49/mo

Up to 500 students

Enterprise

£79/mo

Unlimited students

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Free migration

Switching from SwimBiz?

ClassBase includes a built-in migration wizard that imports your SwimBiz data automatically — customers, students, classes, enrolments and waiting lists. No consultancy fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ClassBase?
ClassBase is cloud-based swim school management software built for UK swim schools. It handles everything from term-based class scheduling and enrolments to GoCardless Direct Debit collection, progress tracking, parent portal and private pool hire — all in one platform.
Does ClassBase support GoCardless Direct Debit?
Yes — ClassBase has native GoCardless integration. You can collect term fees via Direct Debit, manage mandates, auto-reconcile payments and even trigger mandate setup from the waiting list. No third-party add-ons required.
Can I manage private pool hire alongside swim lessons?
Yes. ClassBase includes a dedicated pool hire module with an availability engine, public booking calendar, Stripe payments and hire memberships. Most swim school platforms don't offer this — ClassBase lets you manage both revenue streams from one system.
How does ClassBase handle term-based scheduling?
ClassBase is built around the UK term model. You create terms with start and end dates, add closure days for bank holidays, and ClassBase automatically generates all sessions. At the end of a term, copy-forward creates next term's schedule in seconds.
Is ClassBase free to try?
Yes — ClassBase offers a generous free trial with a 9,999 student limit. No credit card required. You can import your existing data and run ClassBase alongside your current system before committing.
Can I migrate from my current swim school software?
Yes. ClassBase includes a built-in data import module with CSV upload, automatic column mapping and validation. There are pre-built templates for SwimBiz and Wix migrations. The migration is self-service and completely free.

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