Computer Science is an exciting subject that encourages students to think creatively, logically and critically and to develop advanced problem-solving skills. Students choose to study Computer Science because they are passionate about computers and want to learn about computer architecture; communications and networking; fundamentals of data representation and data structures. Students will develop complex algorithms and implement these using a variety of programming paradigms including procedural, object oriented and functional techniques. Python is the main language used, but other languages will be experienced throughout the course. In the second year of the course, students will develop and apply their programming skills to develop a computer system for a real end user for the non-exam assessment (NEA). At this stage many students choose to teach themselves a new programming language and/or to program for a different hardware platform (e.g. mobile phone applications).
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
This A Level will consist of three units, two of which will be externally assessed exams making up 80% of the qualification. The other 20% will consist of a course work project which is internally assessed and externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,419 - £15,162 |
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
Computer Science is an exciting subject that encourages students to think creatively, logically and critically and to develop advanced problem-solving skills. Students choose to study Computer Science because they are passionate about computers and want to learn about computer architecture; communications and networking; fundamentals of data representation and data structures. Students will develop complex algorithms and implement these using a variety of programming paradigms including procedural, object oriented and functional techniques. Python is the main language used, but other languages will be experienced throughout the course. In the second year of the course, students will develop and apply their programming skills to develop a computer system for a real end user for the non-exam assessment (NEA). At this stage many students choose to teach themselves a new programming language and/or to program for a different hardware platform (e.g. mobile phone applications).
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
This A Level will consist of three units, two of which will be externally assessed exams making up 80% of the qualification. The other 20% will consist of a course work project which is internally assessed and externally moderated.