Computer Science A Level
at The Campion School, Hornchurch · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Unit 1 - this unit tests students ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science. Fundamentals of programming, data structures,algorithms. Theory of computation and the skills required from having systematic approach to problem solving. Unit 2 - This unit tests students ability to to answer questions from subject content. Fundamentals of data representation, computer systems, computer organisation and architecture,communication and networking, databases and functional programming. Big data and consequences of uses of computing.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 GCSE Maths AND Grade 6 GCSE Computing (if Computing not taken, entry will be at the Subject Leader’s discretion on a case-by-case basis)
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
The Campion School
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX
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