A Level Geography encourages pupils to apply geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. In turn this will enable pupils to develop a critical understanding of the world’s people, places and environments in the 21st century. Pupils should be able to develop both knowledge and understanding of contemporary geographical concepts together with transferable skills that will enable pupils to progress to higher education and a range of employment opportunities. The focus of the specification is to develop an enthusiasm for and competence in geography by using contemporary real-world contexts, from a range of specified spatial scales, and through engagement with and practical application of geographical skills and techniques in the field. The specification draws on both physical and human geography, explores people-environment interactions and encourages development of fieldwork at the local level to enable pupils to pose enquiry questions.
Our normal minimum requirements for entry into the Sixth Form are at least five GCSEs at Grade 6 and above, with Grade 7 in those subjects wished to be studied at A Level. An interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team would normally form part of the selection process.
Year 12 is assessed through 2 components: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places. Year 13 is assessed through 4 components: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places, Global Systems and Global Governance, Contemporary Themes in Geography and an Independent Investigation.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,627 - £16,656 |
| Address | Moulton Road, Northampton, NN6 9AX |
A Level Geography encourages pupils to apply geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. In turn this will enable pupils to develop a critical understanding of the world’s people, places and environments in the 21st century. Pupils should be able to develop both knowledge and understanding of contemporary geographical concepts together with transferable skills that will enable pupils to progress to higher education and a range of employment opportunities. The focus of the specification is to develop an enthusiasm for and competence in geography by using contemporary real-world contexts, from a range of specified spatial scales, and through engagement with and practical application of geographical skills and techniques in the field. The specification draws on both physical and human geography, explores people-environment interactions and encourages development of fieldwork at the local level to enable pupils to pose enquiry questions.
Our normal minimum requirements for entry into the Sixth Form are at least five GCSEs at Grade 6 and above, with Grade 7 in those subjects wished to be studied at A Level. An interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team would normally form part of the selection process.
Year 12 is assessed through 2 components: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places. Year 13 is assessed through 4 components: Changing Landscapes and Changing Places, Global Systems and Global Governance, Contemporary Themes in Geography and an Independent Investigation.