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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

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Taking A Level Computer Science

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

How robots are taking over warehouse work

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

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Charities

Programming software

Creative iMedia

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Our curriculum

Apprenticeships

Creative and Performing Arts

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Languages

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Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

1.2.3 Programming techniques Test #1

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Code.Org - Express computer science course

Summer 2025 Results

Sorting Visualiser

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

Candidate Information - Written exams

How to analyse sound in films

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I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Film post-production explained

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Physics Year 12 A2 Careersfair Assessment Sociology Education Year 7 Pupil Premium Test Cinema CPU Aspen Russell Staff Information GCE Attack The Block

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