At Weatherhead, homework is a vital part of the curriculum and all students are expected to complete homework on a regular basis. The work set will always aim to reinforce and extend classroom learning; prepare students for upcoming lessons and assessments; foster independent study skills, and engage families in the learning process.

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, students can expect to receive approximately 3-4 hours of homework each week. In order to support student organisation, homework will be set by curriculum areas on the weeks specified below. The days on which homework is set and is due are decided by the teacher. Students will be given at least two evenings to complete each piece of homework.

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

All remaining subjects do not set weekly homework but may set revision-based homework prior to end of term tests and end of year exams.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, students can expect to receive the following homework each week:

For Key Stage 3-4 students, all homework must be recorded in student planners. 

Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5, students can expect to receive the following homework each week:

• Year 12 – 5 hours per subject to include at least one formal homework assignment alongside independent work.
• Year 13 – 6 hours per subject to include at least one formal homework assignment alongside independent work.

Homework will be set and monitored via the EduLink app, allowing students to access instructions and supporting resources from home. A guide on how to access homework on the student app can be found here:

Homework Support

Students in Years 7 -11 can access the after school homework club at the following times:

Students can also access the LRC as a quiet work space at the following times:

Timetables

Assessment

Assessment is a measure of a student’s individual and relative performance and is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Its purpose is to ensure that the progress of all  students is tracked and progress and attainment are clearly identified. The results of assessment are used to inform and improve our curriculum planning, target setting, track progress and make timely intervention. Assessment is used to encourage students, keep them and their parents informed and to help students, regardless of starting point, make the progress expected of them. At Weatherhead, we will always ensure that assessment gives reliable information about how each student in the school is performing, helps drive improvement for students and teachers and supports the school in keeping up with external best practice and innovation. 

Below, you will find a summary of assessment and reporting windows, information evenings and parents’ evenings.

Assessment and Reporting Windows

Curriculum Information and Parents’ Evenings