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14/11/24

🍕 'Steminos' was a hit at 🙋 Head of Centre, Dave Ramsey, joined the students for a fresh take on a well known takeaway as part of National School Meals Week. pic.twitter.com/Tu3VyRQ4l4

13/11/24

REMINDER:We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening tomorrow.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm. https://t.co/VD3hrn8Gpk

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07/10/24

OPEN EVENINGWe look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening on Thursday 14th November 2024.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm.https://t.co/Zo9UyRfmnq pic.twitter.com/5rUxnYZ4uO

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22/08/24

“We are so proud of our students who have worked with increasing drive and determination." - Dave Ramsey, head of centreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/PgVLN5DSZI pic.twitter.com/H8CSRO9C8M

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16/08/24

“You can get really far by having good standards in yourself. But, having a school to support you, as well, is a real benefit.” Congratulations to Haydon Costall, who is heading to to study computer games art.https://t.co/rI9AsseBET pic.twitter.com/R6EYWhXW3N

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08/03/24

It was an honour to host of the Financial Times to talk about scientific careers for women👩‍🔬An informative and inspiring session for 50 of our students 🧠 pic.twitter.com/9d65FUqjXW

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

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27/11/23

🏀 Our basketball team are heading to the county finals!We're proud of our team, who defended their Harlow title. On to the next round, where we contend to be Essex Champions.Students have shown an interest in our A-Level sports course, an exciting development to our provision. pic.twitter.com/tDi2HZ8xWR

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10/10/23

🟢 OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONS🟢 We're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. 🟢 Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/njwSuoFip2 pic.twitter.com/PG7ac7XgI1

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20/09/23

OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONSWe're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/wyAIO5Y1Zs pic.twitter.com/JMoJxEcFC7

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25/08/23

"I am happy with my results. I didn't think I would do as well as I have. The school has been really supportive in getting me here."Congratulations to Scarlett, who will be studying 3D design, statistics, English literature and either maths or biology.https://t.co/NsHx4oMIQl pic.twitter.com/JWSgJWwgk8

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24/08/23

"We are delighted our students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs which have put them in a very strong position." - Dave Ramsey, Head of CentreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/1jzV2pBH80 pic.twitter.com/DcU21JeGVa

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18/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/gyiDY6tztL

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18/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/97eymwEuTh

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18/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George, who is going on to to study physics.https://t.co/YaToBmiOgm pic.twitter.com/Qr2tt7hKWF

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17/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila Ali, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/0To4hrUrHB pic.twitter.com/djXUWaI3kA

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17/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen Keen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/ZYWnaQmAhU pic.twitter.com/Jt54iNzGTB

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17/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George Dilworth-Wild, who is going on to to study physics. pic.twitter.com/OS7kLCndIf

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17/08/23

“We'd like to thank all our parents and families, teachers and students who have worked so hard to get to where they are now.” - Dave Ramsey, head of centreWell done to all students collecting their #ALevelResultshttps://t.co/NaykbtwcOl pic.twitter.com/leUufmNpJL

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GCSE Computer Science

GCSE Computer Science is engaging and practical, encouraging creativity and problem solving.

Why do we teach this course?

Computer literacy is an increasingly vital skill that is sought in almost all professions. The ability to code is now in demand for careers from health to engineering. This course helps students to become more fluent and confident using computers, which supports their learning across other subjects, particularly in areas like Computer Aided Design in 3D and Engineering, as well as how to use computers to analyse data and information which is vital for maths, statistics and the sciences.

What will you study?

It encourages students to develop their understanding and application of the core concepts in computer science. Students also analyse problems in computational terms and devise creative solutions by designing, writing, testing and evaluating programs.

They will have the opportunity to define success criteria from a given problem, and then create suitable algorithms to achieve the success criteria. Students then code their solutions in a suitable programming language, and check its functionality using a suitable and documented test plan. Finally they will evaluate the success of their solution and reflect on potential developments for the future.

Future prospects

  • Software Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Games Designer

Assessment

GCSE Computer Science is now assessed through two written examinations. Each exam is worth 50%. Students will undertake a Programming Project in their final year which supports the development of understanding across the whole specification.

Next steps

AS/A Level Computer Science; Cambridge Technical Award in Digital Media; Cambridge Technical Award in IT or Level 2/L3 apprenticeship.

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