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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

In this section...

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Taking A Level Computer Science

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

See also...

Design and Technology: Literacy

Programming software

Year 10

Binary addition 2

Infrastructure

Ports & Logistics

Sport and PE

Useful Websites

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Humanities

Explore...

C# Yellow Book

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

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

1.2.3 Programming techniques Test #1

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Microbit Multiplayer Game // Maverick

New...

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Summer 2026 Examinations

E-Safety

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Waveney Valley Transport

Hartismere Technical Theatre

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

art & science exhibition of year 8 work

Discover...

Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# A Level Drama Learning Internet Safety Leadership A2 Biology Year 11 Extra-Curricular Dracula Recipes Art Exhibition Microbit Careersfair Ingredients Charity Community The Guardian

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