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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

Taking A Level Computer Science

How robots are taking over warehouse work

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

See also...

Technology and Food Studies

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Pastoral Programme

Year 10

Sixth Form

Careers in Biology

Binary addition 2

Student resources

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Energy

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Examination Certificates

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

C# Yellow Book

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

The Wave - Wenger

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

New...

Change of Head of Year 9

Summer 2026 Examinations

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Sharp Minds Transport Attack The Block CIEAG Art Exhibition Job Adverts Security Drama Science Lessontest Belong SMSC Physics Creative iMedia Private Study French

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