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.
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.
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.
About Education Provider
Region | North West |
Local Authority | Bolton |
Ofsted Rating | |
Gender Type | Boys |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | Unknown |
Sixth Form Fee | £13,632 |
Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
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.
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.
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.