Computer Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE, IT and DIGITAL CONTENT

Key StageInformation
Key Stage 32 hours per fortnight
Key Stage 4GCSE Computer Science (OCR), 5 hours per fortnight
BTEC Tech Awards Digital Information Technology (Pearson), 5 hours per fortnight
Key Stage 5A Level Computer Science (OCR)
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Content Production (Pearson)
9 hours per fortnight in Year 12 and 8 hours per fortnight in Year 13

Subject Information

The department aims to:

  • Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges and best prepares students for their next learning phase.
  • Support students to ensure our curriculum meets the needs of all students.
  • Set high expectations of all students in terms of their progress and behaviour so all students are able to reach their full potential.
  • Challenge students to be independent so they can be effective lifelong users of digital technology.
  • Equip all students to use technology safety and make good decisions in the online world.
  • Ensure all students have essential digital skills that can be applied across the curriculum and in the workplace.
  • Provide a positive working environment that is well resourced and stimulating that encourages student’s creativity to allow them to flourish.

Additional Information

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) – Access to the school network is provided for students to carry out recognised schoolwork and extra-curricular activities, but only on the condition they agree to follow the AUP. Every time students log onto the network, they are required to abide by this.

Extracurricular programme:

  • Computing Drop In, all students can:
  • Complete homework/coursework
  • Explore our robotics opportunities and/or computing competitions
  • Use the computers for learning new programming languages
  • Option Subject (A-Level, GCSE, Level 2 & 3) Students can:
    • Do revision and coursework
    • Receive 1-2-1 support on theory or coursework (within exam board guidelines)

Subject Information

Reviewed and Updated June 2026

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