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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...

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Taking A Level Computer Science

See also...

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Design and Technology

Useful Websites

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

Our curriculum

Charities

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

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Correspondence from the Exams Office

The Wave - authoritarianism

Attack the Block revision 2

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

Python Cheat Sheet

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)

C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

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Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Parents Evening :: Year 10

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

December Mock Examinations

Photography Competition

January 2026 Examinations

Local Governing Body Information

Todorov's narrative theory

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# TED Belong Videos Key Stage 4 Documentation Uniform Dance Alamanc Quizlet mock Recipes Digital Test A2 Computerphile Evening GCSE Computing

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