31 pictures of headteachers, teaching staff and pupils who will bring back memories of school years in Northampton

By David Summers

Published 11th Aug 2025, 15:23 BST

We had such a fantastic response to the pictures we published earlier in the year from schools in years gone by, we’ve taken another dip into the archives.

This collection of 31 pictures features headteachers, teaching staff and pupils from schools across Northampton and the surrounding villages from the last 10 to 15 years.

There are some very familiar faces in this latest collection… and some maybe not so familiar to everyone. But they’ve all got something in common – they will have shaped the lives of thousands of children through their school years.

Bob Buntine at Delapre Primary School

1. 2011

Bob Buntine at Delapre Primary School Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Northampton, Lings Primary School: Head Teacher Leigh Wolsmarans

2. 2012

Northampton, Lings Primary School: Head Teacher Leigh Wolsmarans Photo: Kit Mallin

After the success of former Northampton High School pupil, Caitlin McCaltchley, in the Commonwealth Games, the Chron visited her former teachers, picture here. Left to right, Ella Bevan, Di Claridge and head of PE Christine Allison.

3. 2006

After the success of former Northampton High School pupil, Caitlin McCaltchley, in the Commonwealth Games, the Chron visited her former teachers, picture here. Left to right, Ella Bevan, Di Claridge and head of PE Christine Allison. Photo: National World

Headteacher of Briar Hill Primary School, Thorn Hill, Northampton - Cath Keohame

4. 2007

Headteacher of Briar Hill Primary School, Thorn Hill, Northampton - Cath Keohame Photo: Louise O'callaghan