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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...

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

See also...

C# Cook Books

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Technology and Food Studies

Sport and PE

Apprenticeships

Useful Websites

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

Hartismere 200

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Explore...

48 Hour Scares

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Attack the Block revision 1

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

What happens to your examination script?

New...

Parents Evening :: Year 10

SENDCo

Vacancies

7yH Cover

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Ski Trip 2027 Information

December 2026 Mock Examinations

In the news: PHP Vulnerability

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Notices CIEAG Chemistry Php English Literature Year 12 Learnit Nutrition Information The Guardian Ingredients Representation Trips The Wave Aspen Russell Evening

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