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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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C# Yellow Book

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

GCSE Computer Science

C# Cook Books

A Level Computer Science

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Sorting Visualiser

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Essential programming skills to learn

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Labour Market Information (LMI)

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Careers in Biology

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1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Technology and Food Studies

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Mathematics

Revision for computer science

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C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Results

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

The Wave revision activity

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: BBC resources

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

William Blake

Code.Org - Express computer science course

C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)

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Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Young Performers Theatre Workshops - For 12-18's

Summer 2026 Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 9

Artist in Residence for 2026

Head of Department Psychology & Sociology

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

Our curriculum

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Computer Science GCSE CS GCSE Programming Python Private Study A Level CS C# C# Practice A Level Key Stage 3 Knowledge Booklets Theatre Careers and Training Personal Development Coursework Creative iMedia Examinations Learning Week History AS March After School Clubs Frankenstein Games-Designer Unifrog

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