Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science
Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming.
Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form.
Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)
Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)
C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community
Documents
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Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026
GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols
The Misleading Ending of Whiplash
GCSE CS: 1.6 Social Engineering Excerise
C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet
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Hartismere Staff Sketchbook Club Exhibition
Teacher of Business Studies & Economics
Teacher of Art & Photography (Part time)
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