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GCSE Geography results are consistently above the National Average, and students also do comparably better in Geography than with their other subjects.
In 2008, 85% of students achieved A* - C in GCSE.
Our A/S and A-Level results are consistently good. In 2008 the A/S pass level A-E was 87% and the A-Level A-E pass rate was 93%.
Recent trips out have included a week residential to Overstrand in Norfolk, day trips to Hunstanton, Birmingham, London Docklands and the Natural History Museum along with local studies around Wellingborough.
In the Geography department we feel that it is vital for all students to learn new techniques and to develop key skills such as analysing the wealth of countries, the global impact of natural hazards and globalisation that will enable them to become sustainable citizens of planet Earth.
At KS3 we offer challenging courses that allow our students to be inquisitive about their surroundings through such topics as Exploring Britain, Japan, Rainforests and how we exploit them, Geography and Sport, Population Studies and Flooding.
GCSE Geography
20% Coursework (although this is changing in the next academic year) 30% Decision Making Exercise 50% Terminal Exam
Students currently complete one coursework project in year 10 that is based on coastal erosion of the Norfolk coast. This project allows the students to develop critical thinking and an evaluation of the effectiveness of coastal defences.
The students undertake their mock exam during the Autumn term. In January students sit their Decision Making Exercise exam which is based around a current affairs issue and requires the student to make a decision based on a series of resources and hypothetical scenarios.
From September 2009, there will be a new GCSE course that focuses on the following:
