Computer Science is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, allowing learners to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. The course values computational thinking, helping pupils to develop the skills needed to solve problems, design systems, and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. They will develop an ability to analyse, critically evaluate and make decisions.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
The course is broken down into the following in line with the final assessments: 40% - Theory of Computer Science 40% - Practical Aspects of Computer Science 20% - Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) – A pupil-led project
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,555 - £41,880 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 - £27,660 |
| Address | Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
Computer Science is an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, allowing learners to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems. The course values computational thinking, helping pupils to develop the skills needed to solve problems, design systems, and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. They will develop an ability to analyse, critically evaluate and make decisions.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
The course is broken down into the following in line with the final assessments: 40% - Theory of Computer Science 40% - Practical Aspects of Computer Science 20% - Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) – A pupil-led project