The Isis Academy converted to become an academy on 1 February 2013. When its predecessor school was inspected by Ofsted in 2010, it was judged to be good. The academy caters for students who are supported by a statement of special educational needs or an Education and Health Care plan, for their moderate and/or complex needs. About half of all students have behaviour, emotional and social difficulties and a quarter of students have a diagnosis of autism. A few others have additional physical difficulties or sensory impairments. Most students are of White British heritage. A very few are from minority ethnic backgrounds, mainly Pakistani, and a very small number speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is high. This is additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after. The academy receives additional sport funding. Additional catch-up funding is provided for all students in Year 7. The nearby Abingdon and Witney College provides off-site training in vocational education for Year 11 and sixth form students for one day each week. The academy enters some students in Years 9 and 10 early for their examinations.