Computer Science

Course summary

Please Note: For 2026-28 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.