Welcome to the Geography Department.  Our aim is to provide a high quality and enjoyable geographical education through stimulating learning activities.  We also fully utilise ICT and high quality fieldwork experiences as effective learning tools.

The majority of teaching in the department is shared between two subject specialists, Garry Simmons (Head of Department) and Katy Lindsey, with Robert Briggs ably teaching a year 7 class.  We are located in the Holmes Building, a purpose built teaching block opened in 2003.  


Geography is a compulsory subject in Years 7 to 9 and is a very popular GCSE option, usually chosen by half of the year group. At A level classes are smaller and students benefit from an improved teacher: pupil ratio.  The department has been very successful academically and has achieved excellent GCSE and A Level results.

For information on why you should study GCSE Geography please click here.  GCSE students starting in 2011 and finishing in 2013 can view their course outline here.

For detailed information about A level Geography please go to the Sixth Form curriculum page.

The department is one of the best equipped Geography departments in the South East.  The department boasts two spacious classrooms and a Sixth Form study room.  We have a wide range of fieldwork equipment, text books, journals and electronic resources as well as a vast array of geological specimens.  Both teaching rooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and large desks.


Recent Highlights
We have a very active annual fieldwork schedule and recent excursions include:
Hastings coastal management and geomorphology (Year 10)
Goudhurst links to other places (Year 7)

Leigh Barrier flood protection, Tonbridge (Year 10)
Rye Bay coastal ecosystems (Year 12)

Quotes from students

“The Geography Department is the strongest user of ICT of all subjects, making further learning and understanding easy and enjoyable.”    Hal Shaw

“With excellent resources in and around the school, geography is diverse and stimulating”.  Adam Baldwin

“The staff provide an excellent level of help and guidance incorporated with advanced ICT technology to support pupils.”   Will Lester



Bethany Geography is going places!