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Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.4 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
90
Capacity
100
Ages
6–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
Parents should be aware that the school has received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted, indicating significant areas for improvement. With a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 9.8 and no students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, academic performance is concerning. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 1% of schools, highlighting a need for serious consideration when making educational choices for your child.
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Last inspected: 23 March 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 9.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 17% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.0%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Location
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53.42607, -1.46468 · S5 7WE
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150029
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lotus Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lotus Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 March 2022.
Is Lotus Academy a good school?
Lotus Academy scores 1.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lotus Academy in GCSEs?
Lotus Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9.8. 17% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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