Tower Hamlets has sought to rebut accusations its schools were subject to ‘Trojan Horse' style Islamic infiltration, in the wake of a series of seven snap Ofsted inspections in the troubled London borough.

Inspectors found evidence that a focus on promoting Islam meant six independent faith schools, which are beyond the borough's control, had an unbalanced curriculum.

‘The narrowness of the curriculum means that students spiritual, moral, social and cultural education, in particular their understanding of the fundamental values of British democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance is undervalued,' the report stated.