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Lotus Academy

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Lotus Academy

Lindsay Road, Sheffield, S5 7WE

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Pupils
90
Ages
6-16
FSM
84.4%
Attainment 8
9.8
Ofsted
Inadequate
Mar 2022

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%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Lotus Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sheffield.