27 emotional pictures capturing Preston children on their first day at school years ago

Digital Journalist

Published 4th Sep 2025, 15:00 GMT

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we’ve dug into the archives to find long lost pictures of those first days at school.

The cute pictures are mainly from the the decade of the noughties and show children starting school at Preston’s main primary schools in the heart of the town.

They are sure to bring the memories back – particularly for their parents. But can you spot yourself?

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Reception class II children from St Josephs RC Primary in Ribbleton in 2006

1. Reception class

Reception class II children from St Josephs RC Primary in Ribbleton in 2006 Photo: Becky Matthews

Reception class at Fulwood & Cadley Primary School

2. Reception class

Reception class at Fulwood & Cadley Primary School Photo: Ian Robinson

A small group of reception class children at Grange Primary in Ribbleton

3. Reception class

A small group of reception class children at Grange Primary in Ribbleton Photo: Becky Matthews

Ashton Primary School reception class

4. Reception class

Ashton Primary School reception class Photo: Lindsey North

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