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.
29. Looking Back School Football Special
Girls Football Tournament at The Academy, Wellingborough Road, Northampton NSG Northampton School for Girls Team Pic Photo: Louise O'callaghan
30. Looking Back School Football Special
MNCE - Term Time Education Awards at Freemasons Hall and Conference Centre, St Georges Ave, Northampton. Moulton College General Education under-19 5-a-side Football Team in 2010. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.
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