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Lotus Academy

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Lotus Academy

Lindsay Road, Sheffield, S5 7WE

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 6–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Mar 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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9.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
18.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
9.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
9.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

9.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/259.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.42
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Requires improvement
E-Act Parkwood Academy
2.02 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Lotus Academy

Lotus Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Lindsay Road, Sheffield, S5 7WE | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lotus Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  2. Dec 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  3. Jul 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  4. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  5. Nov 2022 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  6. Mar 2022 — Inadequate
  7. Mar 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)
  8. Nov 2016 — Good (predecessor: Holgate Meadows School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lotus Academy

What is Lotus Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lotus Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lotus Academy's latest exam results?
Lotus Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lotus Academy located?
Lotus Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S5 7WE).
How many pupils attend Lotus Academy?
Lotus Academy has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lotus Academy with other schools?
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