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
See also...
Explore...
1.2.3 Programming techniques Test #1
The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)
GCSE CS: 1.6 Social Engineering Excerise
C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)
Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror
New...
Young Performers Theatre Workshops - For 12-18's
Head of Department Psychology & Sociology
CABARET THE MUSICAL. London. Y9-13. Weds 15th April 2026- Only a few places left
Discover...
Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Learning SMSC Miss Baker Ingredients ABU Theory Transport Year 12 Year 11 GCSE Drama A Levels GCSE Drama Options Revision Psychology Hundred Creative iMedia
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