Claims of a 'Trojan Horse' Islamic take over of a primary school in Oldham have 'no basis', the local council says.

Clarksfield Primary School has been caught up in allegations of an ‘Islamic plot’ to take over the school, as well as claims of threats made towards the headteacher.

The school has made no comment about the allegations, first made in the Sunday Times.

Oldham Council says there was 'no basis to the Trojan Horse claims'.

"I want to make it clear that Oldham Council treats any allegations about our schools very seriously. We're proactive in investigating to ensure that these are safe, tolerant and secure environments for all pupils, staff and parents. "The confidential report that was leaked was a copy of our internal investigation into serious allegations that were made in December 2016. Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Cabinet Member for Education and Early Years

Clarksfield Primary School Credit: ITV News.

Reports said Trish O’Donnell, who has been head of Clarksfield Primary since 2006, raised concerns for her personal safety with Oldham Council in December.

She allegedly said she had been forced to work from home after being subjected to ‘death threats’, aggressive verbal abuse and even a physical attack.

The headteacher also reported threats to blow up her car, according to a report by Oldham council, and believed her position was untenable and a ‘Trojan Horse’ agenda was underway.

A ‘major’ fall out between Ms O’Donnell and a new chair of Governors is also understood to have added to tensions at the school, the Manchester Evening News reported.

A GMP spokesperson said: “GMP has received information obtained by partners regarding a school in Oldham. We have passed on information to the relevant authorities which are looking into the matter.”