Geography at Cockington Primary School

We are thrilled to share our most recent Ofsted report (June 2025). We have been judged as 'Good' in all areas, with Behaviour and Attitudes judged as 'Outstanding'. Please find the report in Key Information - Ofsted Report.

About this curriculum

Through geography, all children regardless of need or barrier will discover a sense of wonder about the world around them and the wider world. High expectations incorporated with quality geography teaching will inspire all children to be curious about the world and the people in it. They will learn how understanding the complexities of the world, appreciating the diversity of culture helps bridge divides and bring people together. They are given opportunities to make comparisons to other localities in order to help them widen their horizons.  

They will learn how their environment impacts their lives living in Torbay and how their lives impact the immediate environment.

At Cockington we recognise the importance of safeguarding the earth for future generations and understanding the impact this can have on Torbay and globally.  We teach children to care for the world, to commit to a sustainable future and develop global climate ambassadors with the knowledge that they can make a difference. 

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Sequential curriculum

Geographical strands are identified, with substantive and disciplinary knowledge that deepens and broadens progressively each year.

Locational Knowledge
Place Knowledge
Human & physical processes
Geographical Skills

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Geography at Cockington

Geography at Cockington

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Red Deer Year 3 Dartmoor Adventure! Last week, Red Deer have enjoyed the unusually dry weather to enjoy a one night residential on Dartmoor. They travelled to Cadover bridge and made their way along the River Plym to the cottage at Dewerstone. Once they had settled into their bedrooms and made their beds, they enjoyed preparing their potatoes for their evening meal. We went to have some fun and make the most of the sun by playing some games outside. After dinner, they went on a night walk where they turned off their torches to see how much they could see in the dark. They enjoyed rock scrambling the next day, competing challenges along the way. All in all they had a fantastic time! Thank you to all the grown ups who went with them and made the visit possible. We hope they weren't too muddy when they got home!

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🏃‍♂️🏅 Year 6 Launch Their Athletics Unit 🏅🏃‍♀️ Year 6 have made an excellent start to their athletics unit this week, focusing on developing jumping technique and understanding the importance of personal improvement. Pupils worked on their standing long jump, learning how to generate power through strong arm drive and controlled take-off and landing. It was particularly pleasing to see the teamwork on display, with children measuring accurately, supporting their peers and offering thoughtful feedback to help each other improve. Throughout the lesson, pupils were reminded that being an athlete is about resilience, determination and striving for personal bests — values that were clearly demonstrated by all. Well done, Year 6 — we look forward to seeing their progress over the coming weeks!

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Year 3 Dartmoor Adventure! This week, most of Year 3 have enjoyed the unusually dry weather to enjoy a one night residential on Dartmoor. They travelled to Cadover bridge and made their way along the River Plym to the cottage at Dewerstone. Once they had settled into their bedrooms and made their beds, they enjoyed preparing their potatoes for their evening meal. We went to have some fun and make the most of the sun by playing some games outside. After dinner, they went on a night walk where they turned off their torches to see how much they could see in the dark. They enjoyed rock scrambling the next day, competing challenges along the way. All in all they had a fantastic time! Thank you to all the grown ups who went with them and made the visit possible. We hope they weren't too muddy when they got home!

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Did you know, Torquay exists on an ancient fault line? The Sticklepath Fault (or Sticklepath-Lustleigh fault) is a major geological fault line that runs through Devon and emerges in Torquay, particularly visible at the Rock Walk cliffs. Caused by earth movements around 300 million years ago, this strike-slip fault extends from North Devon across Dartmoor, and has caused occasional mild earthquakes in the area, with tremors felt as recently as the 1990s. Our Year 6 pupils recently enjoyed an exciting and informative geography fieldwork trip to Torquay, where they explored the fascinating Sticklepath Fault Line. This hands-on experience brought their classroom learning to life, giving them the opportunity to observe real geological features, ask thoughtful questions, and deepen their understanding of how the Earth’s surface has changed over time. The weather held out for this fieldwork visit and they all had a great time!

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