A Level Geography
at Rainford High School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
The new A Level Geography course provides all students with a dynamic, contemporary and exciting opportunity to engage in the world around them. The two year, linear course is divided into four areas: Dynamic Landscapes, Dynamic Places, Physical Systems and Sustainability and Independent Investigation.
What you need to get on
We expect students to have previously studied GCSE Geography and achieved a grade 6. Grade 5 students are also often considered.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Rainford Sixth Form
Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY
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Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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