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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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Essential programming skills to learn

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Sorting Visualiser

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

C# Yellow Book

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

GCSE Computer Science

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

A Level Computer Science

C# Cook Books

See also...

Our curriculum

Public Services

Student resources

Year 7

Sixth Form

Binary addition 2

Useful Websites

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Design & Technology Trips

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

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C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

Microbit Multiplayer Game // Maverick

The Wave - FULL REVISION

The Wave - Wenger

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

William Blake

Top 10 free films on BFI Player in 2016

Twelfth Night

C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)

Examination Result Queries

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Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

Vacancies

Open afternoons

Summer 2026 Examinations

Dracula podcast

E-Safety

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Waveney Valley Transport

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 Girls Gamemaker Trips Component 2 Literature Hartismere Year 8 A2 Open After School Clubs Guidance Travel Languages Mocks Sports Clubs Science

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