FAMILIES at two Christian schools are fuming after Ofsted admitted it did not interview any pupils or parents over claims its inspectors asked children inappropriate questions about sex.

Officials from the schools watchdog are accused of asking pupils at Durham Free School (DFS) if they knew “how to make a baby” and ten-year-olds at Grindon Hall Christian School, in Sunderland, about lesbian sex and transgender issues.

It is also claimed one DFS pupil was taken into a separate room and asked whether they were a virgin.

In January, Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw rejected the claims as false and told the Commons Education Committee said they had been thoroughly investigated and disproved.

Now the Christian Institute has established, using the Freedom of Information Act, that Ofsted did not interview the pupils, parents or staff behind the complaints before or after the appearance.

The pressure group has accused Sir Michael of misleading Parliament. Simon Calvert, its deputy director, said: “It defies belief that anyone could think such an inquiry could take place without speaking to those who complained, the children, parents and teachers – but this is exactly what happened.

“It is patently clear from this Freedom of Information request that the so-called inquiry was wholly inadequate.”

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan closed DFS at Easter and Grindon Hall was placed in special measures.

Jennifer Denning, whose daughter Naomi attended DFS, said: “I’m glad the truth is finally beginning to come out, but it’s too late for the children who were happy and thriving at DFS.”

An Ofsted spokesman said it strongly rejected claims Sir Michael had misled Parliament.

“Ofsted did not receive formal complaints from either school until February. This was after Sir Michael had given evidence to the Education Select Committee on the 28th January.

“In any event, we stand by our investigation. The North East Regional Director met with a small number of parents and the headteacher to discuss their concerns.

“In addition, inspectors, senior inspectors, the regional director, as well as Sir Michael Wilshaw were involved in reviewing the evidence to ensure the inspection findings were robust.”