Computer Science plays a vital role in most aspects of modern life, from transport to our interactions with businesses, government, and healthcare through to entertainment. Understanding how computers work, and how they support the complex systems that surround us, is an essential skill for the 21st century. As the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence and big data grow ever more important, having a firm grasp of the capabilities and vulnerabilities of computer hardware and software equips students both for further academic studies and beyond. Pursuing the A level in Computer Science provides a good foundation for studying the subject at degree level, and is highly valuable for degree courses in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Life Sciences particularly as computer modelling is now a core part of many subjects. Previous experience of Computer Science at GCSE level is desirable but not essential for entry to the A level course.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place.
The CAIE International A level is a modular course with four assessed components over two years of study. Papers 1 and 2 are assessed externally at the end of the first year. Papers 3 and 4 are assessed externally at the end of the second year. It is possible to re-sit Papers 1 and 2 in the second year, with the best results from either the original sitting or the re-sit being carried forward. 100% Written Examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
Computer Science plays a vital role in most aspects of modern life, from transport to our interactions with businesses, government, and healthcare through to entertainment. Understanding how computers work, and how they support the complex systems that surround us, is an essential skill for the 21st century. As the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence and big data grow ever more important, having a firm grasp of the capabilities and vulnerabilities of computer hardware and software equips students both for further academic studies and beyond. Pursuing the A level in Computer Science provides a good foundation for studying the subject at degree level, and is highly valuable for degree courses in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Life Sciences particularly as computer modelling is now a core part of many subjects. Previous experience of Computer Science at GCSE level is desirable but not essential for entry to the A level course.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place.
The CAIE International A level is a modular course with four assessed components over two years of study. Papers 1 and 2 are assessed externally at the end of the first year. Papers 3 and 4 are assessed externally at the end of the second year. It is possible to re-sit Papers 1 and 2 in the second year, with the best results from either the original sitting or the re-sit being carried forward. 100% Written Examination.