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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

Taking A Level Computer Science

How robots are taking over warehouse work

See also...

A Level Computer Science

Apprenticeships

Energy

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Learnit BIOLOGY

Design and Technology: Literacy

Pastoral Programme

Year 8

Personal Development

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The Wave summary

Examination Certificates

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

The Lost Boys opening

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

New...

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Parking - Hartismere Hospital

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

New Wolsey Youth Theatre applications are now open for September 2026

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Open afternoons

Summer 2026 Examinations

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# ZEN Physics Technology Code.Org Repl.It Belong SMSC A2 Biology Geography GCSE Computing Mr Trudgill C# Cook Book Wolsey Key Stage 4 C# Practice Art

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