From actors to sporting stars, many famous faces began their life in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire is home to many fantastic schools, from state secondaries to those which provide a private education.
And over the years the classrooms and corridors of these establishments have been frequented by many future celebrities.
From actors and writers to sports stars and musicians, many started in Derbyshire.
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So take a look through our list of famous faces who attended school in our great county - from Jeremy Clarkson to Roald Dahl.

5. Jeremy Clarkson
Born April 11, 1960, he attended Repton School and is best known for presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Richard Hammond and James May. He is a trained journalist and regularly writes weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun. Since 2018, he has also hosted several shows including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Clarkson's Farm. | Marston's Bars/Hawkstone Photo: Marston's Bars/Hawkstone

6. Liam Delap
Liam Delap, born February 8, 2003, went to The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield near Belper and is said to have impressed in football from a young age, joining Manchester City's academy in 2019 from Derby County. He then went on to play as a forward for Hull City. | Getty Images

7. Millie Bright
Millie Bright, born August 21, 1993, attended Eckington School and began playing football aged nine. She currently plays as a defender for Chelsea Football Club Women and the England national team, with Doncaster Belles and Leeds Ladies included among her previous teams. She was born in Chesterfield. | Lindsey Parnaby

8. Saira Khan
Saira Khan, born May 15, 1970, went to Wilsthorpe School and first appeared on our screens as a contestant in the first series of The Apprentice. Since then, she has become a well-known TV personality having been a regular panellist on Loose Women between 2015 and 2020. She also co-presented The Martin Lewis Money Show and has appeared on both Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice. | Submitted


