Schools making the news in 2004 and 2005.

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Take a look at these 32 photos showing Wakefield schools making the news in the noughties

By Leanne Clarke

Published 20th Mar 2023, 14:16 GMT

Updated 22nd Dec 2025, 13:35 GMT

If your little one went to school in Wakefield in 2004 and 2005 they might have appeared on the pages of the Express.

From sponsored toddles, awards and harvest festivals to sports days, summer fairs and shows, here are just a few of the many photos we have in our archive.

See if you can spot anyone you know!

5. Rugby

Inter-school rugby tournament held at Snapethorpe Primary school. Photo: s

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6. Award

St.James Primary school in Crigglestone gets three awards. 1) Quality Mark 3. 2) Naace Mark for schools. 3) Inclusion Now Certificate. John McLeod - Education Director, Colleen Gibson - Head Teacher, with pupils. Photo: s