The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Since you became headteacher in January 2015, you have developed an ethos that values pupils as individuals. The school’s motto, ‘Loving learning, making a difference, always aiming higher together,’ captures your vision perfectly and is at the heart of everyone’s work. As a result, Palm Bay Primary School is a happy and harmonious community in which pupils thrive. There have been many changes in staffing since the last inspection, including at senior leadership level. You and the governing body recognise that, for a few years, this turbulence had a negative impact on pupils’ progress, particularly on disadvantaged pupils. The current senior leaders are knowledgeable and lead their areas of responsibility well. Together, you have developed a strong and cohesive team of teaching and support staff. All staff share your drive and determination to secure strong learning and progress. You have motivated and inspired them to develop their skills to increase their effectiveness. You and senior leaders have an accurate understanding of what the school does well and what could be even better. The regular checks you make on the quality of teaching and pupils’ progress keep you updated. Your pragmatic self-evaluation informs your constant drive for improvement and determination that all pupils will achieve. The short-term plans are clear and purposeful. You have already begun work on a long-term strategic plan which will help ensure that the recent improvements are embedded and sustained over time.