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Computer Science A Level

at Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This new specification focuses on programming and places emphasis on the importance of computational thinking as a discipline; an expanded maths focus; chances for students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand human and machine intelligence; plenty of opportunity to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging manner.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in Computing, as well an APS of 4.5 or above.

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 Lawes School

    Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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