Computing
Department Ethos
Year 7
Topics students will typically study include:
- Internet Communication and E-Safety
- Computer Systems
- Micro:Bit Programming
- Codes and Ciphers
- Control
Year 8
Topics students will typically study include:
- E-Safety
- Website Design
- Python Programming
- How Computers represent data
- Key Figures in Computing
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
- Computer Networks
Computer Science at GCSE
Computer Science is a very challenging and rewarding qualification for those students that opt to take it.
There is a significant emphasis on a student’s ability to solve logical problems through computational thinking and Maths.
The course students study is the OCR Computer Science GCSE (9-1) – J277
The course comprises of three areas:
Systems Architecture
Assessed by examination – 50% of the final grade.
Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
Assessed by examination – 50% of the final grade.
Extended Programming Projects
Programming Projects are completed throughout KS4. These no longer count towards the final grade, but support students’ success in the exams.
Year 9
- Systems Architecture
- Memory
- Storage
- Programming techniques
- Data representation
Year 10
- Wired and wireless networks
- Network topologies, protocols and layers
- System security
- System software
- Algorithms
- Programming techniques
Year 11
- Algorithms
- Programming techniques
- Producing robust programs
- Computational logic
- Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
Year 11 Subject Resources
Description | Type |
---|---|
Computer Science: Exam Board (OCR) Resources | External Link |
Computing: School Revision Guide | School PDF Document |
Creative iMedia: Exam Board (OCR) Resources | External Link |
Our Staff

Mr M Ford
TeacherMr M Ford (MFO)
Positions Held
- Teacher of Mathematics
- Teacher of Computing
- Data Analyst
Key Responsibilities
- Whole school data
- Reporting
- Timetable
Subjects
- Computing (Teacher)
- Mathematics (Teacher)


Mr D Kling
Head of DepartmentMr D Kling (DKL)
Positions Held
- Head of Computing
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of whole school ICT
- Duty cover lead
Subjects
- Computing (Head of Department)


Mrs J Pearson
TeacherMrs J Pearson (JPN)
Positions Held
- Teacher of PE
- Teacher of Computing
- Teacher of PSHE
Subjects
- Computing (Teacher)
- Physical Education (Teacher)
- PSHE (Teacher)
