Oathall sets homework on a scheduled basis to allow consistency and to support students organising their time effectively. More information can be found in the Homework Policy. All homework is set on Bromcom.

Amount of Homework

The amount of homework will vary according to the subject and year group. Students allocated time for homework is shown below.

Key Stage 3

Homework is set according to the following schedule:

WEEK A English Maths Science
WEEK B MFL Geography History

English, maths and science will set up to two hours of homework.

MFL, geography and history will set up to one hour of homework.

Additional homework tasks will be set by performance, art and DT, computer studies and RE up to twice per half term.

Year 7 students will receive a reduced amount of homework in their first term.

Key Stage 4

Homework is set according to the following schedule:

WEEK A Option subjects
WEEK B English Maths Science 1 Science 2

Each examined subject at Key Stage 4 will set approximately two hours of homework.

There will be a minimum of one week for completion (deadlines may vary depending on the subject). 

  • Key Stage 3 approximately one hour per night
  • Key Stage 4 approximately one hour 35 minutes per night