IT comes to something when it is sniggers from adults rather than children that changes a school’s name.

But while those who led the Isis Academy in Iffley to change its name to the Iffley Academy should look at themselves, this brings up a wider issue of heritage.

The name Isis was historically given to the Thames from its source to Dorchester and still evokes images of university rowing regattas.

The terrorist group is doing its best to erode freedom and history not just here but in the Middle East too. We should ensure they are thwarted in their efforts.