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Computer Science A Level

at Knutsford Academy, Knutsford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Advances in computing have transformed many aspects of our lives; the A-level computer science course provides students with a broad insight into the structure of computers and how they can be developed to solve everyday problems. Topics: Fundamentals of programming; Data structures; Algorithms; Theory of computation; Data representation; Computer systems; Computer architecture; Consequences of computer usage; Communication and networking; Databases; Big data; Functional programming; Problem solving

What you need to get on

5+ GCSE @ Grade 5+ including English & Maths including Grade 6 GCSE in Computer Science

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

  • Knutsford Academy

    Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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