HILLHEAD High School is celebrating after achieving the joint top report card in Scotland since 2015.

The West End secondary shares the honour with two other schools, St Ninian's High, in Kirkintilloch, and Larbert High, in Falkirk.

All three schools received the same glowing praise.

Each was rated "excellent" for leadership by inspectorate body Education Scotland and "very good" for the quality of teaching, raising standards and looking after pupils.

Councillor Chris Cunningham, City Convener for Education, Skills & Early Years, said: “This is an excellent inspection report for the school and congratulations to the staff, young people and families who make such a valuable contribution to the Hillhead school community.

“Inspectors have highlighted so many positive achievements and recognised the great work and good practice being delivered by the school.”

Hillhead has a high proportion of pupils from some of the poorest neighbourhoods in Glasgow and many also have English as a second language.

The report into Hillhead praised the school for its innovative approach to the curriculum - with pupils allowed to sit Highers over two years.

It said: "Leadership is a major strength of the school, with the headteacher and four deputes providing strong and supportive direction, characterised by openness, consultation and positive modelling.

"Over the past five years, school leaders and staff have developed several sector-leading, strategic initiatives which ensure that young people ... benefit from high-quality learning experiences and are supported well in achieving their potential."

The report into St Ninian's said a key strength was the "outstanding leadership" of the headteacher in promoting high aspirations and developing a belief that "anything is possible".