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.
25. Looking Back School Football Special
A football tournament at Unity College, organised by Northampton School Sports Partnership. Pictured: Stimpson Avenue Primary School team. Photo: Sharon Lucey
26. Looking Back School Football Special
Girls Football Tournament at The Academy, Wellingborough Road, Northampton Kingsthorpe Team Pic Photo: Louise O'callaghan
27. Looking Back School Football Special
Girls Football Tournament at The Academy, Wellingborough Road, Northampton Academy WHITE Team Pic Photo: Louise O'callaghan
28. Looking Back School Football Special
Girls Football Tournament at The Academy, Wellingborough Road, Northampton AcademNWy BLACK Team Pic Photo: Louise O'callaghan