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KS4 Computing Curriculum (England)

The whole key stage 4 computing programme of study from the national curriculum in England, with statutory and non-statutory parts clearly marked. Tick statements to plan a lesson.

Years
Year 10, Year 11
Ages
14–16
Statutory statements
3
Source
National curriculum in England: computing
Last checked
2026-10-20

Current. The government response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review (Nov 2025) says a revised national curriculum will be published by spring 2027 for first teaching from September 2028.

Teaching one year group? Open its TIP: Year 10 Computing · Year 11 Computing.

Key stage 4 3 statutory statements

Introduction to Key stage 4 (official text)

All pupils must have the opportunity to study aspects of information technology and computer science at sufficient depth to allow them to progress to higher levels of study or to a professional career.

All pupils should be taught to:

Key stage 4 Statutory

All pupils should be taught to:

  • develop their capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology
  • develop and apply their analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills
  • understand how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity, and how to report a range of concerns

Read the programme of study on GOV.UK

More

Key stage 4 overviewAll subjects, tests and dates for KS4.KS1 ComputingKey stage 1 programme of study.KS2 ComputingKey stage 2 programme of study.KS3 ComputingKey stage 3 programme of study.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England: computing programmes of study (GOV.UK), © Crown copyright.

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Questions teachers ask

What is in the KS4 computing curriculum?

3 statutory statements in 1 section. Schools must teach the statutory content by the end of the key stage.