25 incredible picture memories of school starters in Blackpool in the 00s - including Waterloo, Stanley, Claremont and Moor Park Primary Schools

As the schools go back for the new term we have dug deep in our archives to post some of the best school starter pictures from past decades.

By Claire Lark

Published 5th Sep 2023, 08:00 BST

Updated 5th Sep 2023, 11:41 BST

They encompass most of Blackpool’s primary schools as well as others in Wyre and Fylde. Are you pictured?

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St Theresa's Primary School

1. Classes of the Noughties

St Theresa's Primary School Photo: National World

Waterloo Primary School

2. Classes of the Noughties

Waterloo Primary School Photo: Kevin Walsh

Park School reception children Olivia Richardson and Rebecca Renishaw front centre with Year 1 pupils in 2009

3. Classes of the Noughties

Park School reception children Olivia Richardson and Rebecca Renishaw front centre with Year 1 pupils in 2009 Photo: Rob Lock

Stanley Primary School

4. Classes of the Noughties

Stanley Primary School Photo: Kevin Walsh

St Nicholas Primary School

5. Classes of the Noughties

St Nicholas Primary School Photo: Kevin Walsh

Thornton Primary School

6. Classes of the Noughties

Thornton Primary School Photo: Kevin Walsh

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