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...
Taking A Level Computer Science
A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions
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Code.Org - Express computer science course
GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols
Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025
The Lost Boys - the vampires attack
MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world
C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)
Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror
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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Documentation English Literature YouTube Algorithms Cover Staff Information Jobs Year 10 Education YOUNG Key Stage 3 Private Study Website Bullying Uniform Community
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