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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

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Taking A Level Computer Science

See also...

Sixth Form

Programming software

Year 8

Apprenticeships

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Social Sciences

Design & Technology Trips

Business and Media

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

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Sorting Visualiser

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

Using social media and examinations/assessments

The Wave - authoritarianism

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

Attack the Block revision 2

Examinations

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

External private candidates

New...

Parents Evening :: Year 10

December Mock Examinations

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

School Policies

E-Safety

January 2026 Examinations

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover - Possible TLR available)

48 Hour Scares

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# The Wave Physical Education LMI Sharp Minds GCSE Computing A Levels Dracula Pastoral Support TED Guidance Cinema Information GCSE Drama Alamanc C# Recipes

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