LSBU Active Sports Centre
Southwark, Southwark· SE1 6LN
SEN Suitability Assessment
Based on analysis of 17 public reviews (Mar 2022 – Mar 2026)
SEN Score
Based on noise, queues, staff, calm spaces
Based on the 17 most recent of this venue's many Google reviews.
Breakdown
Parent summary
LSBU Active Sports Centre comes across as a genuinely welcoming venue with staff who are known for being helpful and accommodating. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with accessible changing rooms and gender-neutral spaces available. The weekly routine creates good predictability, which many families find reassuring.
What visitors say
Many visitors have found the staff genuinely accommodating and the facilities well-maintained with helpful accessible features including gender-neutral spaces. The weekly routine and clean environment have been appreciated by families. Some visitors have noted that acoustics can feel quite loud during busier times, and the low ceilings in some areas may feel enclosed for certain visitors, though this varies by space.
Based on a sample of public reviews. Experiences vary - every child and every visit is different.
Read reviews on Google →From SEN communities
- Inclusive Martial Arts Sessions for SEND Children & Young People offered at venue
- Hosts specialised fitness and sports events accessible to people with SEN disabilities
- Used by CBR Clinics for physiotherapy services, including afferentology-based interventions
Sourced from eventbrite, facebook, community clinics within the SEN community. Individual experiences vary.
When to visit
Typical busyness patterns based on Google Maps visitor data. Term-time and school holidays will vary.
Weekdays (Mon to Fri)
Typically quietest around 8am
Weekends (Sat to Sun)
Typically quietest around 10am
⏱ People typically spend 1.5-4 hours here
Potential challenges
- Some visitors have mentioned the acoustics can be quite loud during busier times, which may be worth considering if noise sensitivity is a factor for your child.
- The low ceiling in some areas may feel enclosed for some visitors, though this varies by space.
What works
- Staff consistently described as amazing, accommodating and flexible – they appear genuinely responsive to individual needs.
- Accessible changing rooms available.
- Gender-neutral spaces, which some families find helpful.
- Clean, well-maintained facilities.
- Predictable weekly routine that families can build into planning.
- Strong customer service ethos reported across multiple visits.
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Facilities
Tips for your visit
Contact venue directly on 020 7815 7812 or active@lsbu.ac.uk for specific SEND accessibility information, pricing, and booking requirements for children's activities. Website mentions 'Rising Stars and Sports Camps' for children but lacks detailed accessibility details.
Getting in & parking
- Step-free entryYes
- Disabled parkingVisitors report yes
- Wheelchair accessibleVisitors report yes
- Accessible toiletYes
- Accessible seatingYes
Visitors report: On-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Rotary Street.
Accessibility details from Google.
Opening Hours
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