2026 has seen thousands of Lancashire children reach another important milestone in their lives as they began their school journeys.
Each year we celebrate this major step by photographing primary school reception classes across the region - and this year we’ve captured 2,200 smiling faces across 111 classes.
Following last week’s free 24-page keepsake supplement in the Lancashire Post (Thursday, November 5), here we’re featuring all the reception class pictures from across the Preston area.
To order ABC Portrait images call 07484612160 - for all other images visit the Lancashire Post photo sales page.
81. SCHOOL STARTERS 2026 - St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton, Newsham.
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton, Newsham. | Lancashire Post / Iconic Media Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media
82. St Mary Magdalen's CP School
St Mary Magdalen's CP School, Buller Ave, Penwortham. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media
83. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media
84. St Mary & St Michael Primary School
St Mary & St Michael Primary School | Lancashire Post / Iconic Media Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media