SchoolScoresLotus Academy
Special academy · All-through, ages 6 to 16 · Mixed
Part of NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, S5 7WE
0114 245 6305 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 23 March 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
11 pupils in this year group.
0% — 59 points below the Sheffield average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 18% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 9% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
0% — 42 points below the Sheffield average, and 45 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 9.8 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 0.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
13 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 126712), before it changed to its current form.
62% — 29 points below the Sheffield average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 62% | 91% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 36% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 38% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sheffield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round.
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 87.8% | 57.5%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 100.0% | 99.5%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.0% | 0.5%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 5.6% | 14.4%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 31.8% | 16.6%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 70.1% | 39.0%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 126.7 | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 45.6% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 5.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 4.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 35.1% | 12.2%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Woolley Wood School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lotus Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lotus Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 March 2022.
How did Lotus Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 0% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 45 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150029.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.