OCR J277 GCSE Computer Science – Programming Escape Room (Runner-Based Lesson + Teacher Answers)

A complete 45–70 minute OCR GCSE programming escape room designed to run entirely inside a pseudocode runner – no prep required.
A fully runnable GCSE Computer Science escape room built specifically for OCR J277 and designed to work inside a pseudocode runner.

Students must:

Debug broken programs

Fix accumulators

Correct selection logic

Repair validation loops

Verify functions

Combine arrays + iteration in a final synoptic vault build

Each stage reveals a digit of the Master Code.

Only when all stages are solved correctly does the final vault open.
What’s Included

✔ Student Escape Room Pack (printable, structured, large-font)
✔ 6 structured programming stages
✔ Star extension challenges in every stage
✔ Exam-style written questions embedded
✔ Synoptic final build task
✔ Master Code strip + printable certificate
✔ Full Teacher Pack with complete solutions
✔ Common misconceptions guidance
✔ Clear facilitation guidance
Topics Covered

Variables & assignment

IF / ELSE / nested selection

FOR loops & accumulators

WHILE loops & validation

Arrays & linear search

Functions

MOD operator

Synoptic algorithm design

⏱ Suggested Use

45–70 minute high-impact lesson

End-of-topic reinforcement

Year 10 programming confidence build

Year 11 intervention session

Revision lesson with engagement