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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...

Taking A Level Computer Science

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

How robots are taking over warehouse work

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

See also...

Creative iMedia

Professional Services

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Programming

Computer Science

Technology and Food Studies

C# Cook Books

Design and Technology

Year 12 revision

Essential programming skills to learn

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C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

Examination Certificates

Microbit Multiplayer Game // Maverick

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Using social media and examinations/assessments

Results

Examination Result Queries

Dracula Revision

New...

E-Safety

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Waveney Valley Transport

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Summer 2026 Examinations

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

HOW DO SCHOOL TRIPS TO THE THEATRE HELP?

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Creative iMedia ZEN Waveney Valley Component 2 Transport C# Practice Homework Religious LMC Charity CPU Sport Wellbeing Safeguarding A2 Biology Keystage 5

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