In this increasingly technological age, the study of Computer Science and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems is not only valuable to the students themselves but also essential to the future economic development of the country. Computer Science is the fundamental discipline upon which Information Technology is based. It is recognised that Computer Science has a great deal to offer in the curriculum in that rather than being a specialist isolated subject, it is an integrating one. It demands both logical discipline and imaginative creativity in the design, analysis and writing of computer applications; it relies on an understanding of the general rules of language at a simple level; it encourages an awareness of the management and organisation of computer systems; and it extends the students' horizons beyond the school environment in the appreciation of the effects of computer applications on society and individuals.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. Whilst the study of Computer Science at GCSE is not a compulsory requirement, it is recommended and we expect students to have achieved at least a grade 6 but usually higher. We also expect a minimum grade of 6 in GCSE Mathematics as an indicator of analytical ability.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,945 |
| Address | Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
In this increasingly technological age, the study of Computer Science and particularly how computers are used in the solution of a variety of problems is not only valuable to the students themselves but also essential to the future economic development of the country. Computer Science is the fundamental discipline upon which Information Technology is based. It is recognised that Computer Science has a great deal to offer in the curriculum in that rather than being a specialist isolated subject, it is an integrating one. It demands both logical discipline and imaginative creativity in the design, analysis and writing of computer applications; it relies on an understanding of the general rules of language at a simple level; it encourages an awareness of the management and organisation of computer systems; and it extends the students' horizons beyond the school environment in the appreciation of the effects of computer applications on society and individuals.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. Whilst the study of Computer Science at GCSE is not a compulsory requirement, it is recommended and we expect students to have achieved at least a grade 6 but usually higher. We also expect a minimum grade of 6 in GCSE Mathematics as an indicator of analytical ability.