Geography combines well with both arts and science subjects. It is a broad based subject that really fits well with many subject combinations. It is an exciting, interesting and relevant subject – issues such as migration, climate change, and natural hazards are all important to the future of our world.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. Most importantly, you require an interest in the world around you and an enthusiasm to learn more. There is no minimum requirement at GCSE, although a grade 5 or above in Geography, English and Maths is desirable. Geography requires a wide spectrum of skills including: researching and consolidating information from a variety of sources; using knowledge and understanding to write a coherent argument based on evidence; analysing data and text to find trends and anomalies, as well as being able to manipulate simple statistical formulae and apply practical fieldwork skills.
We follow the AQA specification. It is a linear course, which means you will take all your exams for Geography at the end of Year 13. The course also includes a 20% non-examined assessment (NEA) – a personal investigation based on primary data. The course is divided into 3 parts: • Paper 1 – Physical Geography – Water and Carbon Cycles, Hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Processes (40%) • Paper 2 – Human Geography – Changing Places, Global Governance and Global Systems and Contemporary Urban Environments (40%) • Paper 3 – Geographical Fieldwork Investigation (NEA), based on primary data collection (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £7,497 - £18,186; Boarding £20,184 - £32,790 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
Geography combines well with both arts and science subjects. It is a broad based subject that really fits well with many subject combinations. It is an exciting, interesting and relevant subject – issues such as migration, climate change, and natural hazards are all important to the future of our world.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. Most importantly, you require an interest in the world around you and an enthusiasm to learn more. There is no minimum requirement at GCSE, although a grade 5 or above in Geography, English and Maths is desirable. Geography requires a wide spectrum of skills including: researching and consolidating information from a variety of sources; using knowledge and understanding to write a coherent argument based on evidence; analysing data and text to find trends and anomalies, as well as being able to manipulate simple statistical formulae and apply practical fieldwork skills.
We follow the AQA specification. It is a linear course, which means you will take all your exams for Geography at the end of Year 13. The course also includes a 20% non-examined assessment (NEA) – a personal investigation based on primary data. The course is divided into 3 parts: • Paper 1 – Physical Geography – Water and Carbon Cycles, Hazards, Coastal Landscapes and Processes (40%) • Paper 2 – Human Geography – Changing Places, Global Governance and Global Systems and Contemporary Urban Environments (40%) • Paper 3 – Geographical Fieldwork Investigation (NEA), based on primary data collection (20%)