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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

In this section...

C# Yellow Book

Essential programming skills to learn

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Sorting Visualiser

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

C# Cook Books

GCSE Computer Science

A Level Computer Science

See also...

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Binary addition 2

Professional Services

Charities

Sixth Form

Useful Websites

Year 12 revision

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Student resources

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1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

48 Hour Scares

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Examinations

Twelfth Night

Examination resits

C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)

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Dracula podcast

Summer 2026 Examinations

E-Safety

Change of Head of Year 9

Open afternoons

Vacancies

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 Robmiles.Com Notices Tour Economics Ks3genhwk Year 5 Art GCSE Options Theory History Ingredients Uniform Leadership Quizlet Year 12 Design Technology

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