All of Harrow’s secondary schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, according to Ofsted’s latest annual review.

Hitting the 100 per cent mark represents a clear improvement across the borough, as only 92 per cent of schools achieved such status in the previous report.

It comes as part of a positive year all round, with primary schools also witnessing better grades – 97 per cent are now considered to be either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.

And in terms of attainment, the borough ranked tenth in London when it comes to hitting the expected level at Key Stage 2 in state-funded schools.

Three-quarters of pupils achieved their targets in reading, while 83 per cent reached the expected level in maths. Almost 70 per cent achieved the goal in reading, writing and maths.

Moving on to Key Stage 4, one in two students came out with at least a ‘5’ – the equivalent to the old C grade at GCSE – in both English and Maths.

An example of the good work in Harrow was displayed via a case study at Stanmore College.

Previously ‘Inadequate’, inspectors noted a substantial improvement and rated it as ‘Good’ during their latest visit in March.

They pointed out the courses’ ability to meet both learners’ and employers’ needs and said there was a “culture of high aspiration”.

More extra-curricular activities and greater support for apprentices were recognised as further positives, which contributed to the overall improved mark.

Attracta Rafter, director of marketing, communications and administration at Stanmore College, said: “It goes without saying that we are absolutely thrilled; 2017 has been a great year for us, with lots of well-deserved recognition.

“We are delighted for the staff and the students as they have contributed so much in getting the college to where it is.

“We’ve embraced the changes massively over the past year and a half; we’ve looked at our system and seen how we can push things for the better as much as possible.”