The Geography department aims to broaden students’ views of the world while also expanding their knowledge of how the world works and promoting morals and responsibility. We teach a varied and challenging curriculum which allows students at this level to explore different cultures to promote equality. Students study a diverse range of physical and human topics, on both global and local scales. Geographical skills are taught at the start of Year 7, which gives every student foundational knowledge upon which to build through the various key stages. Further skills are embedded and refined during each key stage to allow progression. We promote the wide range of career opportunities Geography can offer within the lessons. We encourage students to think critically about data, and scientific evidence so that they can make their own decisions on moral and geographical issues. The curriculum focuses on up-to-date case studies, science and topics of great relevance in today’s world. Throughout the teaching of the curriculum, the Academy’s vision and values are apparent. All staff are incredibly passionate about their subject and want to promote an enjoyment of geography and make each topic accessible to everyone. Lessons, case studies, data and topics are constantly reviewed to ensure that all students are supported and thrive within the subject. Lessons are tailored to the needs of the group so that all students can excel. Formative assessment and teacher assessment allow lessons to be adapted to fit the class and achieve the best outcomes.
Grade 5 in Geography All A Levels require a minimum grade 4 in English and Maths
There are two written exams worth 40% each, with one human and one physical paper. For A Level, each student completes an individual investigation of 3,000–4,000 words, which must include data collected in the field. There will be at least four days of fieldwork to support the individual investigation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH |
The Geography department aims to broaden students’ views of the world while also expanding their knowledge of how the world works and promoting morals and responsibility. We teach a varied and challenging curriculum which allows students at this level to explore different cultures to promote equality. Students study a diverse range of physical and human topics, on both global and local scales. Geographical skills are taught at the start of Year 7, which gives every student foundational knowledge upon which to build through the various key stages. Further skills are embedded and refined during each key stage to allow progression. We promote the wide range of career opportunities Geography can offer within the lessons. We encourage students to think critically about data, and scientific evidence so that they can make their own decisions on moral and geographical issues. The curriculum focuses on up-to-date case studies, science and topics of great relevance in today’s world. Throughout the teaching of the curriculum, the Academy’s vision and values are apparent. All staff are incredibly passionate about their subject and want to promote an enjoyment of geography and make each topic accessible to everyone. Lessons, case studies, data and topics are constantly reviewed to ensure that all students are supported and thrive within the subject. Lessons are tailored to the needs of the group so that all students can excel. Formative assessment and teacher assessment allow lessons to be adapted to fit the class and achieve the best outcomes.
Grade 5 in Geography All A Levels require a minimum grade 4 in English and Maths
There are two written exams worth 40% each, with one human and one physical paper. For A Level, each student completes an individual investigation of 3,000–4,000 words, which must include data collected in the field. There will be at least four days of fieldwork to support the individual investigation.