Geography
Geography
At The Angmering School, Geography is shaped by our values of ambition, respect and courage. Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum while going beyond it to inspire curiosity about the world, helping students understand different people, places, and environments, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. Geography encourages students to explore important global issues such as climate change, sustainability, and inequality, while promoting respect for people, cultures, and the environment.
Geography helps students look beyond their local area and appreciate different perspectives and ways of life. It builds confidence by encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and consider how they can make a positive contribution to the future. Students develop transferable skills such as problem-solving, analysing information, and decision-making, supporting a wide range of future careers and educational pathways. Through fieldwork, case studies, and engagement with current events, students connect classroom learning to the real world.
Our Geography curriculum is carefully designed to challenge and support all learners so that every student can succeed. Knowledge and skills are built progressively, with targeted support for students with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds. By removing barriers to learning and providing opportunities for both support and challenge, we help all students grow in confidence and achieve their best. Geography at The Angmering School is a subject that promotes discovery, understanding, and the confidence to help shape the future.
Students say…
“That was the best school trip I have ever been on” (Year 10 after trip to London)
What are the key features of the programmes of study?
Key stage three geography focuses on helping students understand places, environments, and how people interact with the world around them. It includes learning about physical geography, such as rivers, coasts, weather, and natural disasters, as well as human geography, including cities, populations, and trade. Students develop map-reading and fieldwork skills by using atlases, digital maps, and observing local environments. Key stage three geography also encourages awareness of environmental issues like climate change, sustainability, and resource use.
What will my child study in year 7?
Fantastic Places including map skills
Coasts and Rivers
Weather
What will my child study in year 8?
Resource Reliance
Climate Change
Urban Futures
Ecosystems
What will my child study in year 9?
Development
Global Hazards
UK in the 21st Century
How are the groups organised?
Students are taught in mixed ability groups
What equipment is needed?
Students require black pens, purple pens, ruler, pencil, eraser, calculator. Highlighters are also useful.
What assessment is used?
Students are formally assessed twice a term via a written test. This contains a combination of knowledge based and skills based questions. Summative assessment is ongoing via verbal questioning, class written work and group projects/discussions undertaken.
How do you give feedback to students?
Students are given feedback on their half termly written tests. This includes a green feedback sheet which identifies areas for improvement and areas of strength. Students are also told if their progress is above, at or below expectations.
What course(s) is offered?
GCSE OCR B - Geography for Enquiring Minds. The specification can be found here:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/737448-specification-accredited-gcse-geography-b-j384.pdf
What will my child study in year 10?
Your child will study the following units: Sustainable Ecosystems, Dynamic Development, Urban Futures, Distinctive Landscapes, Physical Geography Fieldwork - the River Stor, Human Geography Fieldwork - Stratford, East London
What will my child study in year 11?
Your child will study the following units: Changing Climate, Resource Reliance and Global Hazards. They will also be given plenty of opportunities to do structured revision with their teacher and practice exam questions.
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed via three exam papers which are one hour and thirty minutes long.
What course(s) is/are offered?
A Level Geography. The specification can be found here.
What will my child study in year 12?
Your child will study a mix of physical and human geography. The following units will be covered: Physical Systems - Landscapes - Coast, Human Interactions - Changing Spaces, Making Places, Human Interactions - Global Migration and Human Interactions - Human Rights
What will my child study in year 13?
As in year 12, a mix of physical and human geography will be covered. This includes the following units: Physical Systems - Earth’s Life Support Systems, Debates - Hazardous Earth and Debates - Disease. We will also teach the geographical skills needed for the NEA coursework.
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed via three examination papers - two are one and half hours, one is two and a half hours. One fifth of the marks come from the non examined assessment (coursework)
What will the course allow me to progress to in the future?
Geography A Level can lead to a wide range of careers because it develops skills in research, data analysis, problem-solving, and understanding global issues. It can help you progress into university courses and jobs such as environmental science, urban planning, geology, teaching, or international development. Many employers value geography because it combines both scientific and social knowledge, making it useful in fields like business, sustainability, and government.
A Level Geography is taught through lessons that build students’ knowledge step by step and help them make links between different topics. Students learn through case studies, fieldwork, extended writing, and by looking at news articles and real-world geographical issues. Regular exam practice and feedback help them build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed.
The Geography Department
Our Geography department is made up of six highly trained and experienced teachers with extensive knowledge and expertise. Within the team, we have two experienced GCSE and A Level examiners who provide valuable insight into exam requirements and assessment, helping students develop strong exam techniques and achieve their potential. Three members of the department also bring experience from business sectors including market research, law, and international travel and tourism, enabling us to connect classroom learning to real-world issues, careers, and global challenges.
Our team is enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about geography, committed to inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the changing world. Lessons are delivered through a variety of engaging approaches, including maps, digital tools, fieldwork, class discussions, case studies, extended writing, and project-based learning. Quizzes and interactive activities are regularly used to check understanding and maintain engagement.
To support long-term learning, students regularly revisit key concepts and case studies through retrieval practice, low-stakes quizzes, and recap activities. This helps them make connections and confidently apply knowledge in different contexts.
Geography also supports the development of literacy, numeracy, and technology skills. Students improve reading, writing, and subject vocabulary through texts, discussion, and extended responses. Numeracy is developed through data analysis, graphs, maps, scale, coordinates, and fieldwork. Technology is integrated through Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital maps, and online research, helping students explore real-world geographical data in meaningful ways.
How frequently is homework set?
Two pieces of homework are set every half term. It is usually a revision style online quiz using the Educake App. Students log in with their normal school Google log-ins.
What clubs, competitions, or enrichment opportunities are offered within your subject?
Geography Club is offered to Year 7 and Year 8 students, by invitation. The programme is very popular and includes a range of external speakers who lead engaging activities. These have included building a water network with Southern Water, exploring ecosystems in the South Downs National Park and identifying fossils and dinosaur bones with a local geologist.
We also run a Year 8 Geography Careers Day, where students have the opportunity to work with local employers and professionals. This helps students understand the wide range of pathways and careers that Geography can lead to.
What trips, visits, or external speakers are used to enhance learning?
Geography trips and fieldwork are a key part of the curriculum, helping students bring classroom learning to life through real-world experiences. In Year 7, students visit the wetlands at Arundel to explore wetland environments and understand how these ecosystems function in practice. In Year 9, students travel to London Embankment to experience the characteristics of a major city and visit the Sea Life Centre to support their understanding of marine environments. In Year 10, compulsory fieldwork forms an important part of the GCSE course, with students investigating quality of life in Old and New Stratford, including the Olympic Park, as well as visiting the River Stor and West Beach to study key physical geography case studies linked to the curriculum. In Year 13, students take part in a residential trip to Swanage in Dorset, where they investigate coastal landforms and management alongside urban regeneration. These opportunities help students develop practical geographical skills, deepen subject knowledge, and make meaningful links between classroom learning and the world around them.
How do extra-curricular opportunities raise aspirations and broaden cultural capital? How do these activities link to, or extend, the taught curriculum?
These trips and clubs help raise students’ ambitions by showing them real examples of how Geography is used in the real world and the kinds of jobs it can lead to. They also help students see how what they learn in class connects to real places and real issues, which can inspire them to think about their own future in a more positive and informed way.
They also build cultural capital by giving students experiences they might not otherwise have, such as visiting different environments, working with experts, and exploring important places. This helps them understand more about the wider world, builds their confidence, and encourages them to try new things and think beyond their everyday experiences.
