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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

In this section...

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

See also...

Learnit BIOLOGY

Design and Technology: Literacy

Ports & Logistics

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Careers in Food & Nutrition

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 9 - cover videos for revision

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

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Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

Sorting Visualiser

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

New...

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Local Governing Body Information

Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)

Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

What happens to your examination script?

Teacher of Science

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Religious Private Study Apprenticeships Artists A Level Computing Assessment Music Nutrition GCE Vertigo Student Information College Security Key Stage 4 Vacancies GCSE Computing

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