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

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

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]

2010 - Pupils at Castle Primary School celebrate their 'outstanding' status

33. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2010 - Pupils at Castle Primary School celebrate their 'outstanding' status Photo: Steve Prouse

2009 - Castle Primary School children enjoying the snow making snowmen, giant snowballs and igloos.

34. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2009 - Castle Primary School children enjoying the snow making snowmen, giant snowballs and igloos. Photo: Sharon Lucey

2009 - Castle Primary School Christmas play

35. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2009 - Castle Primary School Christmas play Photo: Sharon Lucey

2009 - The pupils of Castle Primary School prepare their shoe boxes for collection.

36. Looking Back Castle Primary School Special

2009 - The pupils of Castle Primary School prepare their shoe boxes for collection. Photo: Liz Kearsley