Computer Science
at Sir John Leman High School, Beccles · school or sixth form
What the college says
Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. This is an intensively creative subject that combines invention and excitement which will help students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. This Computer Science qualification will be the best preparation for students who want to go on to study Computer Science at a higher level (degree) and will also provide a good grounding for other subject areas that require computational thinking and analytical skills.
What you need to get on
Ideally Grade 5 GCSE Computer Science (or equivalent) plus Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Sir John Leman High School
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Beccles
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