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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...

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

How robots are taking over warehouse work

See also...

Programming software

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Humanities

Year 7

A Level Computer Science

Year 8

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Public Services

Year 9

Design and Technology

Explore...

What happens to your examination script?

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Using social media and examinations/assessments

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

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

External private candidates

C# Yellow Book

The Wave: summary

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Microbit Multiplayer Game // Maverick

New...

HERCULES THE MUSICAL- Years 7 & 8. London

Simon Pegg Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters |

Film Academy Shorts

Managing In-Game Spending

29_09_25 7yA Cover

STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October. Closed

Year 7 tutors/parents evening

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Discover...

Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Documentary Lessontest Term Dates Religious Leadership Guidance Theatre Careersfair LMC Geography ICT Sport The Lost Boys GCSE Options Highereducation ZEN

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