Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
Bolton School Boys' Division - Bolton
01204840201
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Course summary

Topics will include: The fundamentals of computing such as hardware, software and systems development; the implications of computer use; computational thinking; how to design solutions to particular problems and how to write maintainable programs in Python using a range of real-world programming approaches; how computer architectures are structured; Data representation, Boolean algebra and databases.

Entry requirements

The minimum requirement for entry from outside Bolton School into the Sixth Form is at least 4 grades at 7 and above and 3 grades at 6 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

AS: One theory and one practical paper taken at end of Year 12. Pupils must write original code in a high-level language in exam conditions to solve a problem.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBolton
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£13,632
AddressChorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA