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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Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025
The Lost Boys - the vampires attack
New...
WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available
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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Artists SCI Revision Languages Information Chemistry Apprenticeships Just For Fun Fine Art GCSE Drama Sound Engineering A Level Computing Photography Spanish Revision French C# Cook Book
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