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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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C# Cook Books

C# Yellow Book

Essential programming skills to learn

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Sorting Visualiser

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

A Level Computer Science

GCSE Computer Science

See also...

Binary addition 1

Programming

Student resources

Careers in Maths

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Chemistry

Sport and PE

Our curriculum

Creative iMedia

Personal Development

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C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

Using social media and examinations/assessments

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

C# Cook Book // Higher Or Lower (GUI)

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Sixth Form Course Information

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

Homework - Digital Video #2

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

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April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Change of Head of Year 9

Summer 2026 Examinations

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

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 Competition Examinations Computerphile A Level Computing Wingfield Barns Clubs And Activities SMSC Mathematics ICT Support Drama Ks3genhwk Extra-Curricular Algorithms Design Technology Frankenstein

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