manual override of alt text

Geography

Geography is a very popular subject at both GCSE and A-Level at Blundell’s.

In recent years, a good number of pupils have also chosen to study the subject at university, or related courses such as Geology, Oceanography, International Development, Rural Land Management, Environmental Science, Tourism Management, Surveying and Mapping and Agriculture. Recognised by the Russell Group universities as a facilitating subject, Geographers develop a wide range of skills during their time at school.

Ideally located as we are in the South-West, fieldwork is an integral part of our pupils’ learning experience. We run trips to Cheddar Gorge to observe the stunning stalactites and stalagmites located within the limestone caves and excursions to study the coastal geomorphology at Sidmouth and Dawlish. At Lyme Regis, the slope stabilisation scheme is viewed and assessed, while river management of the Exe is evaluated by A-Level pupils as it flows through Exeter. GCSE pupils visit the Temple Quarter scheme in Bristol and benefit from an educational boat trip along the River Avon. These pupils are also able to view recent regeneration schemes from a unique position as the river meanders through the city.

Geography helps pupils gain an understanding and appreciation of the world around us on a variety of scales. It is a robust academic subject that combines well with a range of other subjects from the arts to the sciences. Throughout, pupils study a fascinating combination of physical and human topics that interact to help shape the world in which we live.

Latest News

manual override of alt text

Academic Full Colours

Congratulations to Freya who is the first student of the academic year to be awarded Full Colours.

manual override of alt text

First Gold DofE Award of this academic year!

Congratulations to Isobel who has been awarded the first Gold DofE Award of the academic year!

manual override of alt text

CCF Royal Marines Summer Camp

Blundell's Royal Marine Cadets attended a summer camp with cadets from schools and units of the CCF RM, the Sea Cadets Corps and the Volunteer Cadet Corps from as far afield as Scotland and London, and, as close as Plymouth.

manual override of alt text

Blundell's Rugby stars feature in the Exeter Chiefs Academy

Congratulations to Jamie and Jack on their Rugby success this summer.

manual override of alt text

Summer sparkles for Blundell's cricket stars!

Playing on the front foot, Blundell's stars have a summer of cricket success.

manual override of alt text

Holland Hockey Tour 2023

Holland Hockey Tour 2023

manual override of alt text

Blundell’s School pupils achieve excellent GCSE level results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved an excellent set of GCSE Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement for them, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

manual override of alt text

Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved a fantastic set of A Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

manual override of alt text

Highly Commended in the category of Giving Something Back in the Muddy Stilettos School Awards 2023!

Highly Commended in the category of Giving Something Back for the Muddy Stilettos School Awards 2023!

Senior School News