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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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CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

A Level Computer Science

Sorting Visualiser

Essential programming skills to learn

C# Yellow Book

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

GCSE Computer Science

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

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C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

Year 9 One Lesson Task :: Goal Seek [Spreadsheet]

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Python Cheat Sheet

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

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January 2026 Examinations

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

School Policies

Local Governing Body Information

Cover Supervisor

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Completing the Award

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