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 %)

Grade456789
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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