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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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I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Sorting Visualiser

C# Cook Books

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

GCSE Computer Science

C# Yellow Book

A Level Computer Science

Essential programming skills to learn

See also...

House Weeks

Year 12 revision

Personal Development

Binary addition 2

Useful Websites

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Our curriculum

Professional Services

Apprenticeships

Year 10

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C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)

Python Cheat Sheet

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

Computerphile Sudoku Python

DynaMaze - Creating enemies and item pickups

Year 9 One Lesson Task :: Congratulations [Spreadsheet]

Flipside - Cult British Cinema

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

Examination Certificates

Do you want to work in The creative Industries when you leave school?

New...

Summer 2026 Examinations

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant and Mentor

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

art & science exhibition of year 8 work

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

Useful Careers Websites

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 Attack The Block Science and Art BBC Guidance ZEN Charity Clubs And Activities Education Parent Information Year 10 A Levels Shakespeare Year 11 Art Exhibition Mocks Staff Information

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