The department has five subject specialists and has consistently enjoyed annual examination success, as exemplified by previously receiving the reward of being the leading Geography Department in the UK for A Level performance by the Good School’s Guide.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. Nearly all students taking Geography at A Level will have passed GCSE Geography with at least a grade 6 or higher. Pupils will be allowed to join the course not having studied the subject at all but only after discussion with the Head of Department and if the pupil demonstrates suitable desire and aptitude.
The course follows the AQA specification which comprises an exciting range of specialist Physical Geography and contemporary Human Geography topics. Component 1: Physical Geography (40% of overall A Level) Covers three topics: Coastal Landscapes and Processes, Water and Carbon Systems and Hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, tropical storms and forest fires). Assessment: 2hr 30m examination, consisting of short and extended written responses. Component 2: Human Geography (40% of overall A Level) Covers three topics: Contemporary Urban Environments, Changing Places (migration, regeneration and economic changes in two locales) and Global Systems and Governance. Assessment: 2hr 30m examination, consisting of short and extended written responses. Component 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation (20% of overall A Level) Students complete an individual investigation which includes data collected in the field. The investigation is defined and developed by the students themselves relating to any part of the specification content. Assessment: 3000-4000 word report. To assist with this, we undertake a five-day residential course in North Wales. This is towards the end of Year 12 (the approximate cost is £400 per pupil after a contribution from the school). Here, students are introduced to a range of fieldwork techniques and topics that can then be developed. In addition to compulsory fieldwork visits, we also hope to offer a summer ‘inspire & awe’ trip to a suitably spectacular location (previous tours have been to Iceland, New York and the West Coast of the USA).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,945 |
| Address | Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
The department has five subject specialists and has consistently enjoyed annual examination success, as exemplified by previously receiving the reward of being the leading Geography Department in the UK for A Level performance by the Good School’s Guide.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. Nearly all students taking Geography at A Level will have passed GCSE Geography with at least a grade 6 or higher. Pupils will be allowed to join the course not having studied the subject at all but only after discussion with the Head of Department and if the pupil demonstrates suitable desire and aptitude.
The course follows the AQA specification which comprises an exciting range of specialist Physical Geography and contemporary Human Geography topics. Component 1: Physical Geography (40% of overall A Level) Covers three topics: Coastal Landscapes and Processes, Water and Carbon Systems and Hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, tropical storms and forest fires). Assessment: 2hr 30m examination, consisting of short and extended written responses. Component 2: Human Geography (40% of overall A Level) Covers three topics: Contemporary Urban Environments, Changing Places (migration, regeneration and economic changes in two locales) and Global Systems and Governance. Assessment: 2hr 30m examination, consisting of short and extended written responses. Component 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation (20% of overall A Level) Students complete an individual investigation which includes data collected in the field. The investigation is defined and developed by the students themselves relating to any part of the specification content. Assessment: 3000-4000 word report. To assist with this, we undertake a five-day residential course in North Wales. This is towards the end of Year 12 (the approximate cost is £400 per pupil after a contribution from the school). Here, students are introduced to a range of fieldwork techniques and topics that can then be developed. In addition to compulsory fieldwork visits, we also hope to offer a summer ‘inspire & awe’ trip to a suitably spectacular location (previous tours have been to Iceland, New York and the West Coast of the USA).