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]

2007 - Castle Primary School, Q&A with Saints players Damien Browne and Euan Murray.

29. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2007 - Castle Primary School, Q&A with Saints players Damien Browne and Euan Murray. Photo: james corbett

2008 - Castle Primary School children doing various activities for activity week

30. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2008 - Castle Primary School children doing various activities for activity week Photo: Louise O'callaghan

2009 - Castle Primary School celebrating their outstanding Ofsted report.

31. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2009 - Castle Primary School celebrating their outstanding Ofsted report. Photo: Sharon Lucey

2008 - Castle Primary School nativity.

32. Castle Primary Nativity. 081216JC6 news

2008 - Castle Primary School nativity. Photo: James Corbett