2006 - Selection of children from Castle Primary School, with headteacher Leigh Wolmarans

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39 nostalgic pictures from a primary school in Northampton nearly 20 years ago

By David Summers

Published 1st Dec 2025, 12:56 BST

Updated 2nd Dec 2025, 09:21 BST

A new series of retro features is launching in the Chronicle & Echo focusing on some of the town’s primary schools over the years.

This first picture special features Castle Primary School from 2006 through to 2010 and captures some magical moments at the school during that time. If this article brings back memories for you, we’d love to hear from you – please email [email protected]

2006 - Cllr Joan Kirkbride at Castle Primary school, watching children play "England V Paraguay" football match

1. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2006 - Cllr Joan Kirkbride at Castle Primary school, watching children play "England V Paraguay" football match Photo: Kelly Barnes

2006 - Castle Primary School ' World Cup Finals.'

2. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2006 - Castle Primary School ' World Cup Finals.' Photo: Sharon Lucey

2006 - Castle Primary School ' World Cup Finals.' Pictured: The winners and runners up with their medals.

3. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2006 - Castle Primary School ' World Cup Finals.' Pictured: The winners and runners up with their medals. Photo: Sharon Lucey

2006 - Castle Primary School holding arts week

4. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2006 - Castle Primary School holding arts week Photo: Kelly Barnes