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Programming software

High School

We code using python in years 7 to 11. 

If you want to install a python programming environment, we recommend Thonny as it is lightweight (does not use much space or memory on your computer).

If you just want to test small bits of code, you could use the Hartismere Python IDE (but you cannot save code here)

Alternatively, Replit is an online programming environment that allows you to code in your choice of languages (requires sign up)

Sixth form

In sixth form we program using C#

If you want a lightweight IDE (and what we use in school), Sharp Develop is useful

The best is probably Visual Studio Community as would be the environment that most tutorials online would use

Thonny python

Hartismere python

Sharp Develop C#

Visual Studio Community C#

Replit

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A Level Computer Science

GCSE Computer Science

C# Cook Books

C# Yellow Book

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

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I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

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Year 10

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Chemistry in Action 2022

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Design and Technology

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C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

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Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

Homework - Digital Video #2

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C# Cook Book // MatchingPairs (GUI)

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Sixth Form Course Information

Joint letter from Ofqual and UCAS to students, summer 2025

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Online safety newsletters

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents

Sixth Form Applications

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