Vision

At St. Michael’s, we aspire to nurture geographers who are curious, analytical, and globally minded. Our students will:

  • Enquire, question, analyse, and debate the world around them with confidence and critical thinking.
  • Think and act as global citizens, understanding the complexities and demands of an ever-changing modern world.
  • Be empowered by a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that enables them to flourish and live life in all its fullness.

They will leave us with:

  • A comprehensive understanding of human, physical, and environmental geography.
  • An appreciation for diverse regions and the challenges they face.
  • A curious and enquiring mindset about the world.
  • The ability to discuss and debate key issues affecting the UK and the wider world.
  • A strong sense of stewardship and sustainability, understanding their importance for the planet’s future.
  • The confidence to speak knowledgeably and passionately about global issues.
  • A commitment to being courageous advocates for a fairer, more equitable world.

Throughout their Geography education at St. Michael’s, pupils will continue to develop their locational and placed based knowledge along with essential skills such as mapwork, literacy, numeracy, analytical skill and evaluation skills. These skills support both academic progress and future career readiness. A variety of learning approaches, including fieldwork, help students to foster a sense of awe and wonder about the world, allowing them the opportunity to grow in body, mind and spirit.

  • Year 7: Pupils build on primary map skills, explore the UK’s human and physical geography, and conduct urban fieldwork in Chorley. They study Africa with a focus on Kenya and examine climate change and sustainable living.
  • Year 8: Students investigate UK physical landscapes like the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, study river systems and flooding, and explore population issues in developed and emerging regions. They also examine coastal environments and globalisation, with a case study on Saudi Arabia.
  • Year 9: Pupils visit Grasmere to study tourism impacts using primary and secondary data. They explore tropical rainforests (Amazon), volcanic activity, and global powers, focusing on China.
  • Years 10–11 (GCSE): Following the Edexcel A specification, students study resource management, ecosystems, coasts (Holderness), urban change (Birmingham and Mexico City), and complete fieldwork in Liverpool and the River Wyre. They also cover weather hazards, climate change, global development, and UK challenges, culminating in three final exam papers.


Geography Learning Scheme Year 10
Geography Learning Scheme Year 11