Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science
Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming.
Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form.
Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)
Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)
C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community
Documents
In this section...
How robots are taking over warehouse work
See also...
CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)
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Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films
Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.
1.2.3 Programming techniques Test #1
C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)
Candidate Information - Written exams
Code.Org - Express computer science course
MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world
Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026
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