PyGCSE Python Lab

Simple, Fair Pricing

Supporting Computer Science education, one school at a time

Free Until September 2026

£150 per year

Per school • Starting September 2026

Unlimited teacher and student accounts

Add as many teachers and students as you need

Full GCSE Computer Science coverage

Python programming, theory questions, and exam practice

All custom-built tools

Flowchart builder, logic gates simulator, trace tables, and more

AI-powered support

Intelligent hints and feedback for students

Regular updates and new content

Continuously improving with new features and questions

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No credit card required • Free until September 2026

Why This Platform Exists

I built this platform to help my own students learn Python and prepare for their GCSE Computer Science exams. What started as a simple online Python interpreter to track student progress has grown into a comprehensive teaching tool covering the entire GCSE specification.

I genuinely enjoy building this platform and creating new features that make teaching easier and learning more engaging. However, after hundreds of hours of development over many months, the reality is that there are substantial ongoing costs that I cannot feasibly self-fund indefinitely:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure to keep the platform running 24/7
  • Database fees for storing student work and progress
  • AI API costs for providing intelligent hints and feedback
  • Continued development and maintenance

The £150 annual fee per school is designed to cover these costs while keeping the platform accessible to as many schools as possible. Until September 2026, the platform remains completely free for all teachers and schools to give everyone a chance to try it and see the value it can bring to their classroom.

Thank you for supporting this project and helping to make quality Computer Science education more accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after September 2026?

Schools will be asked to pay £150 per year to continue using the platform. We'll send plenty of advance notice and make the payment process as simple as possible.

Is there a limit on students or teachers?

No. The £150 fee covers unlimited teachers and students within your school.

Can I try it before committing?

Absolutely! The platform is completely free until September 2026. Sign up, explore all the features, and use it with your classes to see if it works for you.

What exam boards do you support?

The platform covers the full GCSE Computer Science specification with comprehensive support for multiple exam boards including OCR, AQA, and others.

What if my school can't afford £150?

Please get in touch. I want this platform to be accessible to all schools, and we can discuss options for schools with limited budgets.