For Pupils
The Computer Science curriculum provides students with the knowledge of how a computer works and the skills to be able to use them effectively. Computer science sits at the boundary between science and mathematics, it is deeply rooted in logic and remains, in principle, a very scientific process. There is a great demand in all industries for computer literate employees as well as specialists as businesses increasingly rely more on IT systems and programs to support business decisions.
In our department, we have a strong team of enthusiastic teachers who support students and ensure they achieve the best possible grades.
Key Stage Three
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Introduction to Computing |
Computer Systems |
Problem Solving (Programming) |
Networks and the Internet |
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Year 8 |
Computer Systems |
Emerging Technologies |
Problem Solving (Programming) |
Spreadsheets |
Networks and the Internet |
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Year 9 |
Computer Systems |
Photo Editing |
Problem Solving (Programming) |
Networks and the Internet |
Impact of Technology |
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Key Stage Four
Exam Board: OCR
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
1.2 Memory & Storage |
1.1 Computer Architecture |
1.4 Software |
1.3 Networks |
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Coding Fundamentals |
Iteration and Coding Projects |
Software Development |
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Year 11 |
1.4 Network Security |
1.6 Impact of Technology |
Revision |
GCSE Exams |
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2.1 Algorithms |
Advanced Coding Techniques |
Revision |
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Key Stage Five
Exam Board: OCR
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 12 Unit 1 |
1.6 Impact of Technology |
1.3 Exchanging Data |
1.1 Computer Architecture |
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Year 13 Unit 1 |
1.2 Software Development |
Revision |
A-level Exams |
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Year 12 Unit 2 |
Coding Foundations |
Algorithms |
Data Types, Data Structures and Boolean Algebra |
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Year 13 Unit 2 |
Applying Software Development to NEA |
Revision |
A-level Exams |
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The Computer Science department is situated downstairs in the school and consists of two teaching classrooms. Lessons for the main school are taught in CS1 and CS2 in the main building.
Each classroom has its own interactive whiteboard and teacher computer, with AB Tutor monitoring and demonstration software installed. The classrooms are equipped with 30 PCs for student use which provides students with access to a variety of professional software such as the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
Students all have access to Office 365 using their school account and can access resources on Microsoft Teams. GCSE students are also encouraged to use Craig & Dave’s Smart Revise, amongst other platforms, to help with their revision prior to the exams.
