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Programming software

High School

We code using python in years 7 to 11. 

If you want to install a python programming environment, we recommend Thonny as it is lightweight (does not use much space or memory on your computer).

If you just want to test small bits of code, you could use the Hartismere Python IDE (but you cannot save code here)

Alternatively, Replit is an online programming environment that allows you to code in your choice of languages (requires sign up)

Sixth form

In sixth form we program using C#

If you want a lightweight IDE (and what we use in school), Sharp Develop is useful

The best is probably Visual Studio Community as would be the environment that most tutorials online would use

Thonny python

Hartismere python

Sharp Develop C#

Visual Studio Community C#

Replit

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Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Essential programming skills to learn

Sorting Visualiser

GCSE Computer Science

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

A Level Computer Science

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

C# Cook Books

C# Yellow Book

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Technology and Food Studies

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Apprenticeships

Computer Science

Languages

Apprenticeships

Mathematics

Binary addition 2

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Useful Websites

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William Blake

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

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

Sixth Form Course Information

On your exam day

Dracula podcast

Results

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

Examination resits

Correspondence from the Exams Office

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June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

art & science exhibition of year 8 work

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Waveney Valley Transport

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

E-Safety

Summer 2026 Examinations

Hartismere Technical Theatre

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 History FM1 Physical Education Sharp Minds Competition A Level Computing Leadership A2 Year 9 Knowledge Booklets Trips Dracula Nhs LMC Poetry Anthology After School Clubs

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