The department aims to encourage students to use their geographical skills and knowledge to enhance their appreciation of the natural world that we live in. The wide variety of schemes of work and units studied ensures that students cover all aspects of physical, human and environmental Geography.

Year 7 have 3 lessons per fortnight, Year 8 and 9 have 4 lessons per fortnight and Key Stage 4 have 6 lessons per fortnight.

The department has a wide variety of resources to ensure that lessons are interesting and motivational. The department takes great care to cater for all different learning styles and also students who may have special needs or are gifted and talented at Geography. All teaching rooms are well equipped with interactive whiteboards. There is a wide range of maps, textbooks, educational programmes and many self-made resources. There is also access to computers and laptops to enrich students’ learning.