A huge collection of photographs of Wigan pupils in their first term at school in 2012

By Michelle Adamson

Published 4th Nov 2026, 04:55 GMT

We have opened the Wigan Today archives and produced this bumper gallery featuring youngsters in their first term at school in 2012.

Can you spot any familiar faces in the classroom 14 years ago?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wigan - Mrs Birchall Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wigan - Mrs Latham Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Westfield Community School, Pemberton - Mrs Evans Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Westfield Community School, Pemberton - Mrs Hanna Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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