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Lotus Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lotus Academy is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 6–16, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

6–16

Age range

90

Pupils

100

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Lotus Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lotus Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lotus Academy — School Information

Full address
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, S5 7WE
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6–16 years
Free school meals
84.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150029

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If Lotus Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lotus Academy

Is Lotus Academy oversubscribed?

Lotus Academy is operating close to its capacity of 100 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lotus Academy?

Admission to Lotus Academy is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lotus Academy cover?

Lotus Academy is a not applicable school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 6–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lotus Academy?

Lotus Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.