Buxton Community School Β· Buxton, East Midlands
The Geography Department is a thriving area of the school and one where students feel confident and able to succeed. It consists of 3 specialists with a wealth of experience between them. Classes are taught by extremely competent and experienced geography teachers who are driven, motivated, organised and enthused. The subject attracts large numbers at GCSE and A Level and is a popular choice amongst the students with some continuing their studies to degree level. We follow the Edexcel specification at both A Level and GCSE where we specifically follow specification A. The specification suits the needs of our students and outcomes are consistently strong with Geography being the best performing Ebacc subject in the school. The team are committed to their own continuing professional development and keep up to date with developments not only in the subject but also related disciplines. This means that we can deliver the best, evidence informed teaching and learning for each student and in turn, unlock their true potential. Staff participate regularly in exam board training and performance evaluation with several being experienced examiners.