Please Note: For 2025-27 we will offer either A Level Computer Science or BTEC L3 National in Information Technology (AAQ). Depending on the numbers choosing either subject will determine which of these courses will be offered A Level Computer Science from the exam board OCR, aims to build on students' computing skills gained at Key Stage 4. Specifically, it aims to encourage students to develop: an understanding of, and ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation; the ability to analyse problems in computational terms, through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so; the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science; mathematical skills; the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology. We want students who: Are motivated and willing to work hard. Are willing to complete independent tasks in study time, in school, and at home. Have an interest in ICT/computing based issues.
Grade 5 in GCSE Computer Science Grade 5 in GCSE English Language/Literature Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
The course is split into a number of units: Year 12 and 13 - A-level Level (All units externally assessed at the end of Year 13) Unit 1 will be a written examination theory paper and will focus on computing principles - 40% Unit 2 will be a written paper that will focus on algorithms and problem solving - 40% Unit 3 will be coursework and will focus on developing a programming project - 20% In addition to these externally assessed pieces of work, students will receive on-going assessment and feedback through project mark sheets for the coursework topics to feedback on their exam skills from written questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG |
Please Note: For 2025-27 we will offer either A Level Computer Science or BTEC L3 National in Information Technology (AAQ). Depending on the numbers choosing either subject will determine which of these courses will be offered A Level Computer Science from the exam board OCR, aims to build on students' computing skills gained at Key Stage 4. Specifically, it aims to encourage students to develop: an understanding of, and ability to apply, the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation; the ability to analyse problems in computational terms, through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so; the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically; the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science; mathematical skills; the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology. We want students who: Are motivated and willing to work hard. Are willing to complete independent tasks in study time, in school, and at home. Have an interest in ICT/computing based issues.
Grade 5 in GCSE Computer Science Grade 5 in GCSE English Language/Literature Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
The course is split into a number of units: Year 12 and 13 - A-level Level (All units externally assessed at the end of Year 13) Unit 1 will be a written examination theory paper and will focus on computing principles - 40% Unit 2 will be a written paper that will focus on algorithms and problem solving - 40% Unit 3 will be coursework and will focus on developing a programming project - 20% In addition to these externally assessed pieces of work, students will receive on-going assessment and feedback through project mark sheets for the coursework topics to feedback on their exam skills from written questions.