Homework isn’t just about finishing tasks for us at Ark Acton—it’s about building the essential habits that lead to success. Regular independent study helps students develop self-discipline, resilience and time management, skills that go far beyond the classroom.
Research into the science of learning shows that spaced practice, retrieval, and effortful learning strengthen memory and deepen understanding. That’s why we set meaningful homework: to give every student the chance to revisit key knowledge, apply skills, and grow their confidence.
By putting in consistent effort at home, students lay the foundations for long-term achievement.
Homework Timetable - Years 7/8/9
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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English
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Maths |
History |
Science |
RE |
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Music or Drama (every 2 weeks) |
Art |
Geography |
French |
PE |
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Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes)
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- Each homework should last 30 minutes, so y7/8/9 are expected to complete 90 minutes of homework per day, not including weekends
- Some homeworks may be set / due on days when a pupil does not have a lesson. In most cases these homeworks are set online.
Homework Timetable - Year 10/11
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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RE
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English |
Science |
History or Geography |
Maths |
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Art, Business, Sociology or PE |
Maths |
French |
English |
Science |
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Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
Sparx Reader (30 minutes) |
- Each homework should last 45 minutes, so y10/11 are expected to complete 120 minutes of homework per day, not including weekends
- Some homeworks may be set / due on days when a pupil does not have a lesson. In most cases these homeworks are set online
Homework Timetable - Year 12/13
A Levels
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Physics or Gov/Pol |
Chemistry, Economics or English Literature |
Maths or Sociology |
Chemistry, Economics or English Literature |
History or Biology |
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History or Biology |
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Physics or Gov/Pol |
Maths or Sociology |
Profesional Pathways
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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BTEC Applied Science BTEC Business |
BTEC Applied Science BTEC Business |
BTEC Applied Science BTEC Business |
BTEC Applied Science BTEC Business |
BTEC Applied Science BTEC Business |
GCSE resits
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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GCSE Resit Maths (Y12 only) |
GCSE Resit English (Y12 only) |
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GCSE Resit English (Y12 only) |
GCSE Resit Maths (Y12 only) |
Reading
Sparx Reader - 30 minutes each day
Homework Platform
Every pupil at Ark Acton Academy receives a Chromebook when they join the school. The device is given to you to enable you to continue learning outside school.
We have provided a range of online learning platforms to support your learning. Your teachers may set your homework on these platforms, but you can also log on to study or revise.
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Online Learning Platforms |
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Subject |
Platform/App |
Login |
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Maths |
Spar Maths |
Normal School Account with Microsoft |
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Reading |
Sparx Reader |
Normal School Account with Microsoft
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English |
Century Tech |
Normal School Account with Microsoft |
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Science |
Century Tech |
Normal School Account with Microsoft |
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French |
Language Nut
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Pupils are given their login details by their teacher |
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Geography, History, Music, Sociology and all other subjects. |
Seneca |
Normal School Account with Microsoft |
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Careers |
Unifrog Helps you explore your interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses, then apply successfully |
Pupils are given their login details by their teacher |
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KS5 |
Uplearn https://web.uplearn.co.uk/login
2hrs a week of study supports A Level pupils to improve by a grade! |
Pupils are emailed logins |
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Other Important Platforms |
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The platforms below are important to record your homework, study and send and receive important information to and from school. |
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Platform/App |
Purpose |
Access |
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Microsoft Teams |
All your homework will be recorded here. You must check every day. When you finish your homework, you must click Hand In. |
Normal School Account with Microsoft |
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Virtual Learning Guides
Guides to use for homework
