Geography is our future. When we look at any issue with the balance and scrutiny that geographical study offers, we move beyond the media hype or political spin. Geography allows us to see the world more clearly.
"And it is He who spread the Earth and made in it firm mountains and rivers, and of all fruits, he has made in it two kinds; He makes the night cover the day; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect."
The Noble Qur’an [913: 03]
At the Geography Department, we consistently deliver strong academic results while also equipping our students with versatile skills valuable in any future career. Alongside the core curriculum, lessons are enriched with contemporary issues such as climate change, globalisation, the development of smart cities, soil erosion and flash flooding, poverty alleviation, biome conservation, green living, and sustainable energy.
Classroom learning also highlights the pivotal contributions of the Islamic world, to this field. We explore how the works of Muslim scholars advanced cartography, refined navigation, and established early trade routes that laid the foundations for today’s global commerce.
Many of our students go on to study Geography at Sixth form/college and have credited their time in the department with shaping their academic journey and outlook on the world.
In 2025, 92% of students achieved between 9–5 in Geography. You can see our school performance figures for 2025 GCSE exams here.
The national curriculum for Geography offers a broad, balanced, and differentiated programme of study that ensures the progressive development of geographical concepts, knowledge, and skills. At Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8), all students study Geography. In Year 9, after the first term, students decide whether to continue the subject at Key Stage 4.
We follow the Hodder Geography pathway throughout Key Stage 3. Topics covered are threaded with sustainability and global issues, and include the following:
At Key Stage 4, students choose Geography as an optional GCSE subject. All the students within the GCSE cohort are enrolled for the GCSE Geography exam.
We follow the Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Geography B curriculum. Students study three components across Years 10-11:
Here’s what the topics cover:
