School days memories: 38 nostalgic pictures of Northampton schools 15 years ago

As we started 2026, the Chronicle & Echo has delved into its archives again to find pictures of schools in Northampton from 15 years ago.

All the pictures were taken between January and March in 2011 and will, we hope, bring back memories for those featured and those who knew them.

33. Looking Back Schools Special

Delapre Primary School Photo: Louise Smith

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34. Looking Back Schools Special

Beginners, amateur astronomers and professional stargazers exploring the night sky at an event at The Duston School. Pictured: Students from The Duston School Ben Kelly, 11, Hanna Lorenz, 11, Thomas Collett, 12, Emmanuel Hlouverakis, 14, Joseph Bushnell, 12, Daniel Hlouverakis, 12 and Blake Robinson, 12, speaking to Stuart Cooper from Northamptonshire Natural History Society Astronomy section. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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35. Looking Back Schools Special

Children from year 6 at Whitehills Primary School sitting on a friendship bench which has been installed in memory of Imogen Wright, who died last summer of a brain tumor. Photo: Sharon Lucey