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Monday 14 October 2019




Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 the curriculum for geography aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places including their defining physical and human characteristics.
  • are competent in the geographical skills needed to:

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 the curriculum follows the GCSE AQA Specification A.  The course content builds and develops upon the knowledge, understand and skills developed at Key Stage 3.

Pupils will develop their understanding of physical processes and factors that produce diverse and dynamic landscapes that change over time.  They will learn to appreciate the differences and similarities between people, places and cultures leading to an improved understanding of societies and economies.

Controlled assessment will encourage questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people’s lives. Students will use varied resources including maps and visual media as well as complex technologies such as GIS and remote sensing, to obtain, present and analyse information.

Students will develop essential skills such as problem solving, decision making, synthesising ideas, identifying issues and communicating findings through the undertaking of a fieldwork investigation, individually and as part of a team.

KS4 Course Details

I have enjoyed studying Geography in year 7 as it is not boring and we learn about different places in the world. It’s interesting and relevant

Year 7 pupil

As a pupil in year 11 I have found the Geography department to be very supportive, friendly and caring. They have made learning fun, exciting and different. They have also given me the opportunity to travel and experience different cultures and environments.

Year 11 pupil