And this collection of photographs from 2008 and 2010 show some of those pupils taking part in school football matches from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo.
The pictures featured in our regular Term-time supplement and we hope that they bring back memories for you.
17. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Hopping Hil Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
18. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Lyncrest Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
19. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Abington Vale Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
20. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: St Luke's Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey