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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...

Design and Technology

Design and Technology: Literacy

Year 10

Sixth Form

Personal Development

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Labour Market Information (LMI)

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

C# Cook Books

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Explore...

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

Examination Result Queries

Code.Org - Express computer science course

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

The Wave - Wenger

The Wave revision activity

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

The Wave summary

New...

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

art & science exhibition of year 8 work

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

Learning Support Assistant

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

Learning Support Assistant and Mentor

Useful Careers Websites

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Sport Year 11 A Levels Hartismere 200 Learning English A Level Girls Whiplash Year 12 Winners TED Vacancies Lessontest Physical Education

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