Computer Science
at Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle, Horncastle · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their logical thinking ability and apply these skills to solving problems through the use of computer programming. It examines the theoretical use and application of computing as well as its legal, social and ethical ramifications.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 6 or above in Computer Science and a GCSE grade 6 or above in Mathematics. Where GCSE Computer Science has not been studied you must have achieved a grade 6 in Mathematics and be able to prove your ability is equivalent to GCSE grade 6 in Computer Science, by demonstrating a good level of computer skills, including writing programs in text based language.
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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Horncastle
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