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.
21. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Barry Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
22. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Chiltern Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
23. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: East Hunsbury Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
24. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Earl Spencer Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey