Geography develops students’ curiosity about the world, whilst broadening their understanding of physical and human environments and sharpening their critical thinking skills. Students explore the relationships between people and places, examining geographical processes and evaluating responses to local and global challenges.

In Key Stage 3 Geography, students study units such as population, migration, rivers, coasts, global resources and superpowers. Through these topics, students develop their geographical knowledge alongside skills in interpreting maps, analysing data and evaluating different perspectives.

We follow the Edexcel B GCSE Geography specification, building on the knowledge and skills developed at KS3. The course is divided into three units. Global Geographical Issues explores tectonic and climatic hazards, global development and the challenges of urbanisation. UK Geographical Issues examines the UK’s changing physical and human landscapes and includes fieldwork investigations in both environments. People and Environment Issues focuses on global biomes, threatened forests and energy resources. Students draw on geographical evidence to evaluate different options and make justified decisions about managing people’s relationship with the environment.