Sports & Active

Queensmead Sports Centre

Hillingdon, Hillingdon· HA4 0JE

SEN Suitability Assessment

Based on analysis of 8 public reviews (May 2022 – May 2026) · Good confidence

60/100

SEN Score

Based on noise, queues, staff, calm spaces

Breakdown

NoiseGood

Crowds & queuesMixed

Staff supportOK

PredictabilityMixed

Calm spacesGood

Friendly staffBook well aheadLimited sessionsParking can be fullClean facilitiesCall to check availability

Parent summary

Queensmead has some genuine strengths for SEN families – the gym is quiet, facilities are clean, and staff tend to be friendly and helpful. Booking can be challenging, with limited session availability and unpredictable scheduling, so contacting the centre directly in advance is worthwhile to understand what's available.

Best times to visit

Daytime gym sessions appear quieter; contact the centre directly to ask about quieter periods.

Worth avoiding

Some visitors have found limited session availability during certain times, and the car park can reach capacity during peak periods when other site activities are running.

What visitors say

Visitors consistently praise the friendly, professional staff and clean facilities, with many noting the quiet gym atmosphere and good parking availability. Some have found booking activities challenging, and a few have mentioned that scheduling can vary, so it may be worth contacting staff directly about availability and any quieter periods before your visit.

Based on a sample of public reviews. Experiences vary - every child and every visit is different.

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From SEN communities

dedicated SEN sessionsSEN school partnershipinclusion strategy

Korfball club runs dedicated SEN sessions alongside mainstream activities
Venue mentioned in Hillingdon's SEN inclusion strategy implementation
Used by Queensmead School for SEN pupils with 180 places
Part of council's leisure access support for children with additional needs

Sourced from council documents, sports facility listings 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–Fri)

Typically quietest around 4pm

4pm7pm10pm

Weekends (Sat–Sun)

Typically quietest around 2pm

8am2pm7pm

QuietModerateBusyVery busy

⏱ People typically spend 45 min to 2 hr here

Potential challenges

Booking activities in advance can be difficult – availability may be limited, so contact the centre to discuss options for your child
Car park capacity may be limited during busy periods, particularly when other activities are running on the shared site
Some facilities (like showers) have been reported as temporarily out of use – worth confirming what's available before your visit

What works

Quiet gym environment reported by visitors
Friendly and professional staff
Clean facilities and bathrooms
Ample parking available
Good noise levels overall

Facilities

Party rooms Wheelchair accessible Free parking Blue badge parking

Tips for your visit

Weekday opening times are limited (4pm-11pm) due to school use of facilities. Full facilities available 8am-8pm at weekends. Different parts of the building may have slightly different opening times - check before visiting. Birthday party rooms available for kids.

Parking

Free parking on-site♿ Blue badge spaces

Free onsite parking with 50 total spaces. 2 disabled blue badge spaces available. No information provided about drop-off points or distance from entrance.