Locations Robocode NewhamRobotics and coding for ages 6 to 17 at Robocode Newham
Robotics and game development for ages 6 to 17, taught in person in London. Eighty percent hands-on, not more screen time.
London Ages 6 to 17 In person, never online Book a Free Tech AssessmentBook a courseFree. No obligation to enrol.
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115-121 High Street SouthAccredited, inspected and recognised
SEND inclusive
What happens at the visit
45 minutes with a Mentor, enhanced DBS checked, in a Studio Lab.
Your child builds something hands-on, with real kit, not just a screen.
You leave with a plan that names the right course to start in.
Worth £75, and free. No obligation to enrol.
Free, no commitmentFree Tech Assessment
Your child builds and codes a first project with a Mentor. The Mentor sees what they enjoy and suggests the pathway and class that suit them. You leave with a plan: the subject, the class times and the full price, registration fee included. It takes about 45 minutes, and there is no obligation to enrol.
Worth £75. Free. No obligation.
Three short steps, and your place is confirmed straight away.
Step 1 of 3
Your child
- Your child
- A time
- Your details
Takes about a minute. No payment, no card.
What families say
Word for word, from Robocode's Google reviews.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“We recently attended a free trial session at RoboCode for my son, and it was such a great experience that we signed him up straight away. He’s been absolutely loving it since joining. It’s fantastic to see him so engaged while learning to code and build his own games. The team are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and supportive, which really makes a difference. The environment and facilities are also excellent, creating a great space for kids to learn and enjoy themselves. Highly recommend RoboCode to any parents looking to get their children into coding in a fun and encouraging way.”
Read moreMuneer Suleman
Robocode Google review
- 5 out of 5 stars
“Had our trial session and my son loved it he opened up during sessions and the teachers were great with him. He is excited about joining. Staff are very helpful.”
Jaspreet K Hujan
Robocode Google review
- 5 out of 5 stars
“My son did the GCSE luminary tech path 25/26 at Robocode and sat his exams there May/June 2026. Everything regarding the teaching and exams was very good. The teachers are very skilled and nice individuals. I was a bit anxious about the exams, but the organization and environment was brilliant. The way they handled the entire process was beyond my expectations, from scheduling the exams and processing payments to keeping me updated and administering the tests. We received excellent service from beginning to end. The staff and teachers were extremely supportive, respectful, and helpful. I strongly recommend Robocode to parents and students looking for a trustworthy school and exam centre.”
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Robocode Google review
Classes
Weekly two-hour Studio Labs, grouped by age, so every Robocoder learns at a pace that suits them. Choose a class to book a place.
All Game Development Robotics Any day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday22 classes
Game Development, Sat, Older
Saturdays, 9:30am to 11:30am
Ages 10 to 17. Last few
BookRobotics, Sat, Older
Saturdays, 2:45pm to 4:45pm
Ages 10 to 17. Selling fast
BookRobotics, Sun, Younger
Sundays, 11:45am to 1:45pm
Ages 6 to 9. Selling fast
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View more classesWhy families trust Robocode
Rated 4.8 on Google at Robocode Solihull, our first centre.
Enhanced DBS
Every Mentor is enhanced DBS checked. Safeguarding lead: Sayed Ahmed
1000's
Weekly Robocoders across Robocode's centres.
Visiting us
Find us
Get directionsOpening hours
- Monday
- 10am to 7pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 7pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 7pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 7pm
- Friday
- 10am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
Parking
No parking onsite. Two hour bays nearby.
Drop-off and collection
Drop-off is around the side of the building, next to White Horse Road.
Inside Robocode Newham
From the owner of Robocode Newham
I opened Robocode Newham so children in East Ham can build robots, games and real projects close to home. Come and meet us at a Free Tech Assessment: your child builds something on the day, and you leave with a plan.
Solaman Mumtaz, Robocode Newham
Academic calendar 2026/27
Regular courses, Luminary Tech Path and Holiday Tech Camp
Download PDFAutumn
1 Sep to 20 Dec 2026
Courses and camps
Spring
4 Jan to 28 Mar 2027
Courses and camps
Summer
12 Apr to 31 Aug 2027
Courses and camps
Regular courses
Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Tuesday 31 August 2027. 43 to 44 sessions, depending on the day. Closed:
- Winter Break
- Mon 21 December 2026 to Sun 3 January 2027
- Easter Break
- Mon 29 March to Sun 11 April 2027
- Summer Break
- Mon 2 to Tue 31 August 2027
There is a centre manager on site. To reach them, call the centre on 020 4569 1567 or email newham@robocode.uk.
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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what parents ask us most.
- What does it cost, and what about siblings?
Every subject is £125 a month + £40 registration fee. With two places in the family, each is £112.50 a month + £40 registration fee for each child. With three or more, each is £106.25 a month + £40 registration fee for each child. The Free Tech Assessment itself costs nothing. See every subject .
- What happens at a Free Tech Assessment?
Your child builds and codes a first project with a Mentor, in a Studio Lab, for about 45 minutes. The Mentor sees what they enjoy and how they think, and suggests the pathway and class that suit them. You leave with a plan: the subject, the class times, and the full price with the registration fee included. It is free, and there is no obligation to enrol.
- Is this in person, or is it online too?
Every Robocode Studio Lab is fully in person, never online. Robotics is roughly 80% hands-on, and even our coding subjects run at real workstations with a Mentor in the room. We don't believe young learners progress on a screen alone. The easiest way to see a Studio Lab is a Free Tech Assessment .
- It's not just more screen time, is it?
Robotics is roughly 80% hands-on: wiring, building, mechanics. Coding, AI and game development sit at workstations but a Mentor is alongside the Studio Lab the whole time. Your child leaves having made something, not consumed something. Come and watch at a Free Tech Assessment , or read our guide to screen time .
- My child is autistic or has SEND. Will they be okay here?
Several of our SEND families say the single biggest difference is having the same Mentor every week, in small groups of 4 to 8, in a calm, camera-covered Studio Lab. Every Mentor is enhanced-DBS checked and SEND-trained. Many SEND families first find us through our holiday camps, or start with a Free Tech Assessment , which is a calm first visit with no commitment. Our SEND page explains the route in.
- Are the qualifications really GCSE-equivalent?
Yes. The BCS Level 1 Robotics Award and BCS Level 2 Thinking as a Coder are both GCSE-equivalent on the Ofqual register. We also run the full AQA GCSE Computer Science at our JCQ-registered exam centre . A 10 year old has sat it with us, an 11 year old achieved a grade 7, and more than 30 Robocoders have now taken the exam. Ask the Mentor about the exam route at your Free Tech Assessment .
- My child can't decide between robotics and game development.
Start with whichever they're holding when they walk into the Tech Assessment . The coding fundamentals carry across robotics, game development, AI and web. Switching pathways later is straightforward when the new class has a place free, so nothing is wasted.
- What if we miss a session?
If your child misses a session, we may offer one make-up session if there's space. We can't promise one, and missed sessions are not refunded. You can also pause your place with one month's notice and pick it back up later.
- What if we're going away or want to start in September?
Whether a class runs in August is decided class by class. For a September start you can sit the Tech Assessment now and we'll put your child's name on the waiting list, with priority for your chosen month.
- Can I hold a place without paying?
Places aren't held without a subscription, because weekend places fill quickly. What we can do: a Tech Assessment puts your child's name on the waiting list, with priority for your chosen start month.
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