Welcome to the English Department.

What’s English at Ryburn all about? Here’s our HEAD of english, MRS HOLLOWAY, to explain.

Programme of study

Click on the buttons below to find out what topics we cover in each year.

Ryburn Sixth

English Language Year 12

English Language Year 13

English Literature Year 12

English Literature Year 13

Useful websites and resources

Featured

WJEC Educational Resources

For research, inspiration and enjoyment

Seneca Learning

Free revision and homework platform that claims to be the ‘funnest way to learn’.

GCSEPod

Login using Microsoft365 and your school email address and password. Videos and interactive questions to practice. Your teacher might set homework on here.

BBC Bitesize

Great revision and test materials for all subjects. Also available is the Bitesize app.

Quizlet

Ready-made flashcards, quizzes and games

Brainscape

Notecards to study online or in the app

Get Revising

Lots of revision materials across a wide range of subjects, and a useful revision timetable tool. You can filter by exam board to ensure you don't waste time on the wrong things.

Year 11 English revision hub

We’ve collected together all the resources you need to ace your exams. Just add some time and dedication.

revision hub

Where can English take you?

The skills and knowledge you develop in your English lessons can lead to all sorts of interesting careers. Here’s a few professionals we’ve had chance to talk to at Ryburn who use English in their jobs.

Careers role models