The Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge
A UK coding competition where students create programmed solutions to computational thinking problems using block-based or text-based coding. Open to students aged 10+ who previously participated in the UK Bebras Challenge, through their school or as home-educated entrants. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from algorithmic thinking, coding accuracy and solving problems within the 45-minute limit.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
10–19
School level
Upper primary to post-16 (age 10-19)
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
Single coding challenge; multiple difficulty levels in block and text formats
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
2 Mar 2026
Competition ends
31 Mar 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Open to students aged 10-19 who took part in the same year's UK Bebras Challenge. Students do not self-register; teachers/coordinators are contacted and supervise participation.
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