Some time ago my ward colleagues Councillors Rosie Shimell, Jonathan Mitchell and I spent a morning at the East Dulwich Harris Boys’ Academy.

We felt vindicated for making it one of our 2006 manifesto pledges to make it happen. To reiterate how good a decision that has been Ofsted have awarded it an “outstanding” grade after its inspection. The inspectors also added that it is “an inspirational place for learning”. Well done to all the children, parents, teachers, staff, Harris federation and governors.

The building felt like a tardis with a massive sports hall, great cafeteria  – the children kindly made tea and biscuits for us. The school is gradually filling out as another year is added every year.

On our visit we felt the school was going somewhere. So it’s good to see that our instincts were right with this first fabulous Ofsted inspection.

I wish I’d had such a great educational start at the comp I attended!