A Highbury secondary school continues to excel, according to education watchdog Ofsted.

Highbury Fields School, an all-girls community school, was graded ‘outstanding’ at its most recent inspection on September 27 and September 28 this year.

The inspection report said: “Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy school and feel safe. They are well cared for. Pupils act respectfully towards staff and other pupils. Bullying is rare and when it does occur leaders take action.

“Throughout the school pupils are keen to volunteer to support the school and others. Older pupils act as peer mentors and younger pupils help with school events.”

Inspectors also praised the fact that “pupils learn about and celebrate their own and others’ cultures and faith”.

One parent or carer of a pupil at the school told the inspection team that “the school focuses on the holistic child”. Highbury Fields School offers termly activities such as enterprise days, team building days and women in tech workshops.

The school had not been inspected since 2016, when it also received an ‘outstanding’ designation.

According to Ofsted, only 17 per cent of 370 ‘outstanding’ schools kept their grade when they had a full reinspection in 2021-22, following a policy change.

Headteacher Tim Fox said: “To continue to be an ‘outstanding’ school is a wonderful testament to the quite incredible commitment of our students, parents and staff to the school and the unique learning environment that, together, we have created.”

Cllr Michelline Ngongo, Islington Council’s executive member for children, young people and families, said: “We are working hard to ensure all our children have the best start in life, and having a family of exceptional schools is key to achieving that aim.

“Maintaining such high standards over time, against a challenging economic backdrop, is very difficult and I’m extremely proud of the entire team at Highbury Fields School.

“Congratulations to everyone involved for their hard work and for helping our young people to excel in today’s world and become the best they can be.”