The curriculum at Ryburn is a broad and balanced one, offering a wide range of experience to all pupils, and aims to develop their knowledge, understand, skills and personal qualities in order to make the most of each pupils potential. Much of pupils' learning will be determined by the national curriculum, particularly during KS3 (Year 7 to 9).

 KS3

The subjects studied at Key Stage three are English, Mathematics, Science, Technology (including Resistant Materials; Food Technology, Textiles Graphics and Electronics), ICT. French or German, Geography, History, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Religious Education, and Personal and Social Education. Subjects are taught by specialist staff, in specialist accommodation where appropriate. Pupils are taught in mixed-ability groups in Year 7; some setting (i.e. grouping pupils according to ability in a particular subject) takes place in Mathematics, Languages (Years 8 & 9) and Science (Year 9).

 KS4

During Year 9, pupils make Option Choices about the subjects they wish to study at Key Stage Four (Years 10-11). Parents are closely involved in discussions with senior staff about these choices they may have a bearing on future career opportunities.