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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MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world
GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols
What happens to your examination script?
Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror
C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)
Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025
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Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.
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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Year 12 Rules Creative Art Photography Science A Level Writing Key Stage 3 Homework Horror Health A Level Drama Sixth Form Mendham Assessment
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