GCSE Computer Science
GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE AT UTC READING
By studying GCSE Computer Science as part of your programme of study, you will learn to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation. You will also analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems including designing, writing and debugging programs.
Topics covered
GCSE Computer Science focuses on the following key topics:
- Fundamentals of algorithms
- Programming
- Fundamentals of data representation
- Computer systems
- Fundamentals of computer networks
- Cyber security
- Relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
- Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society including issues of privacy
EXTERNAL EXAMINING BOARD LINKS
We use AQA as our examining body for this qualification.
Students can sit the higher or foundation tiers in maths. Choice of tiers is a collaboration between teacher, student and parent/guardian.
CAREERS AND FUTURES IN THIS SUBJECT
We recognise that there is a whole world of exploration for future careers in Computer Science.
For further information click the links below
APPLY FOR
Year 10
APPLY FOR
Year 12
Georgina Craven
Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)
Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.
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