Homework
Parents
Homework Expectations
Years 7, 8, and 9 (Key Stage 3)
Each pupil should receive approximately the following amount of homework each week:
| Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 2 x 20 minutes | 2 x 20 minutes | 2 x 30 minutes |
| English | 2 x 20 minutes | 2 x 20 minutes | 2 x 30 minutes |
| Science | 2 x 20 minutes | 2 x 20 minutes | 3 x 20 minutes |
| MFL | 1 x 20 minutes (in each language) | 1 x 20 minutes (in each language) | 1 x 30 minutes |
| Geography, History, & RS | 1 x 30 minutes (per fortnight) | 1 x 30 minutes (per fortnight) | 1 x 30 minutes (per fortnight) |
| Other Practical Subjects | May set some preparation work prior to a lesson | May set some preparation work prior to a lesson | May set some preparation work prior to a lesson |
The above means that, on average, each pupil in Years 7 and 8 should receive approximately 40-60 minutes of homework to do each evening. In Year 9, this increases to 60-90 minutes each evening.
Please note that homework should not be set and then expected to be handed in the next day. Also, at KS3, please refrain from setting homework tasks during holiday periods.
All parents should be able to view their child’s homework via the Class Charts Parent App.
Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4)
| Subject | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | 2 x 30 minutes | 2 x 30 minutes |
| English | 2 x 30 minutes | 2 x 30 minutes |
| Science | 2 x 30 minutes | 2 x 30 minutes |
| MFL | 1 x 30 minutes | 1 x 30 minutes |
| Option Subjects | 1 x 30 minutes | 1 x 30 minutes |
The above means that, on average, each pupil in Years 10 and 11 should receive approximately 60-90 minutes of homework to do each evening.
Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form)
In Sixth Form, we would expect each pupil to undertake an additional 1 hour’s worth of work (this includes homework plus independent study) every day in each of their subjects outside of their timetabled lessons. This equates to approximately 3 hours of additional study each day. Please bear in mind that pupils have at least 2 hours during the school day when they have a ‘free’ period.
| Effective Revision | Rereading/reviewing class notes | Pre-reading of course materials | Past Papers with marking criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timed questions | Organise Folders | Critical analysis / Comparison | Past Papers without marking criteria in timed conditions |
| Reading and responding: active reading | Using wider reading and using reading in essay writing | Create mind maps to review content/units | Writing skills: planning and writing extended essays |
