GCSE Computer Science
AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Past Papers 2015–2024
About GCSE Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science covers computational thinking, algorithms, programming, data representation, computer systems, computer networks and cybersecurity.
Topics covered
Computational ThinkingAlgorithmsProgrammingData RepresentationComputer SystemsNetworksCybersecurity
Exam structure
- •Paper 1 (Computational thinking and problem solving)
- •Paper 2 (Written assessment)
Total marks: 160 · Duration: 3.5 hours total
Illustrative grade boundaries (raw %)
| Grade | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approx. | 30%+ | 40%+ | 50%+ | 60%+ | 70%+ | 80%+ |
Boundaries shift each series — your Examevo report uses the latest profile for your paper.
How Examevo marks Computer Science
- ✓Marks trace table and algorithm traces against mark scheme criteria.
- ✓Spots logic gaps in pseudocode before you sit the timed paper.
- ✓Separates theory recall mistakes from programming technique issues.
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