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2008 - Kingsley Primary school is celebrating a recent OFSTED report

Back to 2008! 29 nostalgic photos of Northampton pupils, teachers and parents you might remember

By David Summers
Published 6th Nov 2025, 16:52 BST

It’s time to take a trip down memory lane to Northampton school life in 2008.

These 27 photos form the Chron archives show smiling pupils, dedicated teachers and proud parents at events and celebrations from 17 years ago. How many faces do you recognise?

2008 - Gymnast / tumbler Michael Lopez doing a display and activities with pupils from The Arbours Primary School.

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2008 - Gymnast / tumbler Michael Lopez doing a display and activities with pupils from The Arbours Primary School. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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2008 - Tesco and DHL visit St James' Primary School, Harlestone Road with a HGV Lorry to teach children about truck safety.

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2008 - Tesco and DHL visit St James' Primary School, Harlestone Road with a HGV Lorry to teach children about truck safety. Photo: Louise O'Callaghan

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2008 - Drumming workshop at St James C of E Primary School, as part of the school's cultural diversity week.

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2008 - Drumming workshop at St James C of E Primary School, as part of the school's cultural diversity week. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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St Luke's C of E Primary School.

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St Luke's C of E Primary School. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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