St Edward’s Catholic Primary Achieves National Gold Standard for Geography
Pupils and Staff at St Edward’s Catholic Primary
St Edward’s Catholic Primary School in Linthorpe, part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), has been recognised as one of the leading schools in the country for geography after being awarded the prestigious Gold Standard in the Primary Geography Quality Mark.
This national honour, presented by the Geographical Association, places St Edward’s among just 103 schools in the UK to receive this distinction. The award highlights the school’s outstanding commitment to delivering an inspiring and innovative geography curriculum, alongside exceptional teaching and learning practices.
Excellence in Geography Education
The Gold Standard award acknowledges St Edward’s dedication to helping pupils develop geographical knowledge, global awareness and sustainability values. The school’s dynamic curriculum encourages pupils to explore, investigate and analyse the world around them – enabling them to become responsible citizens who care for both their local and global communities.
Key highlights of St Edward’s geography provision include:
- A curriculum built on curiosity, exploration and discovery
- Hands-on fieldwork and outdoor learning experiences from early years through to Year 6
- Pupil involvement in planning, risk assessment and evaluation, fostering independent thinking and problem-solving skills
- Integration of Catholic Social Teaching values, linked to the school’s CAFOD Live Simply Award, encouraging action on environmental and social issues
A Proud Moment for NPCAT
Geography lead Elizabeth Brady highlighted how St Edward’s immersive approach to the subject helped secure this prestigious recognition.
“We provide opportunities for fieldwork, exploration and hands-on learning to enhance children’s geographical skills. We also focus on Catholic Social Teaching values, encouraging pupils to take meaningful action in our local community while developing global awareness.”
NPCAT is proud to see St Edward’s leading the way in geography education, setting an example for excellence in curriculum development and pupil engagement.
Looking to the Future
Building on this success, St Edward’s aims to further enhance its geography curriculum, creating even more opportunities for pupils to develop as responsible, eco-aware citizens in an ever-changing world.
This award is a testament to the school’s commitment to high-quality education, innovation in teaching and its mission to inspire young minds to explore the world with curiosity and responsibility.
Congratulations to the staff, pupils and leadership team at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School on this outstanding achievement!
