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A boy of five at a school investigated over fears of Islamic extremism told inspectors he would “go to Hell” if he did music and dance lessons.

Damning reports were yesterday published by Ofsted into seven schools in East London, with some pupils unable to tell the difference between English law and Sharia law.

Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw warned: “Given the evidence gathered from these inspections, particularly in relation to the narrowness of the curriculum, I am concerned that pupils in these schools may be vulnerable to extremist influences and radicalisation.”

Six of the schools investigated in Tower Hamlets were independent Muslim schools. The reports come just months after investigations into claims that schools in Birmingham were subject to a “Trojan Horse” takeover plot by hardline Muslim groups.

The report on the East London Islamic School said: “A pupil in Year 1 explained to inspectors that he would ‘go to Hell’ if he participated in music or dance.”

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Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: “While there is no suggestion of a co-ordinated plot, it is clear these schools are failing children and this is unacceptable.”

She warned the Government could close the schools if improvements are not made within weeks.

The other independent schools are Mazahirul Uloom, Ebrahim Academy, London East Academy, Al-Mizan and Jamiatul Ummah. Students at Mazahirul Uloom suggested to Ofsted that it would be wrong to learn about other religions.

Others said women should “stay at home and clean and look after the children”.

Inspectors found pupils were being taught a narrow curriculum which often focused only on the Islamic faith and culture.

The report also included the local authority-run Sir John Cass school, which had previously been rated “outstanding”. Ofsted warned it had failed to respond properly to police concerns over a sixth-form society with links to extremists.