Our Geography curriculum is designed to develop students’ understanding of the world around them—its people, places, environments, and the processes that shape them. We aim to foster curiosity, global awareness, and a sense of responsibility for the planet.

We offer an inclusive and dynamic curriculum that encourages all students to explore both physical and human geography through enquiry, investigation, and critical thinking. Geography helps students make sense of the world, understand global challenges, and consider their role as informed global citizens.

By the end of Key Stage 4, students will be able to:

• Understand key physical and human geographical processes and how they interact
• Interpret and analyse a range of geographical data, maps, and sources
• Communicate geographical ideas clearly using appropriate terminology and techniques
• Evaluate environmental and social issues from multiple perspectives
• Apply fieldwork skills to investigate real-world questions

Our intent is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values to engage with the world confidently and responsibly.

Curriculum overview

Key Stage 3

Students explore a wide range of geographical themes and develop core skills in map reading, data analysis, and enquiry.

Year 7 topics:

• Welcome to our world
• Glaciation
• Population
• Urbanisation
• Rivers and coasts

Year 8 topics:

• Natural hazards
• Weather and climate
• Wealth and development
• Energy
• Climate change
• Desertification
• Water security and deforestation

Key Stage 4

Students follow the EDUQAS Geography specification, which includes:

• Changing places – changing economies: Rural and urban patterns and changes in the UK, urbanisation and challenges faced by global cities, development and aid
• Changing environments: Rivers, coasts, weather and climate change
• Environmental challenges: Ecosystems, demand and supply of water, desertification

Assessment is through three written exams covering physical geography, human geography, and geographical applications.

Courses offered

• GCSE Geography

Enrichment opportunities

We offer a range of enrichment activities to bring geography to life and extend students’ learning beyond the classroom. These include:

• Field trips: Visits to rivers, coasts, urban centres, and rural environments for hands-on fieldwork
• Geography Club: Exploring current global issues, map challenges, and geographical quizzes
• Eco and sustainability projects: Involvement in school and community initiatives to promote environmental awareness
• Guest speakers and workshops: Talks from geographers, environmentalists, and development professionals
• Geography competitions: Participation in national challenges such as the Geographical Association’s WorldWise Quiz

These experiences help students connect classroom learning to the real world and develop a deeper appreciation of the planet and its people.