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.

9. Ellie Watton
Born June 10, 1989, Ellie Watton attended Highfields School in Matlock before becoming a field hockey player for England and Great Britain. As a forward, she made her international debut against South Africa in February 2013 but has since retired and now teaches at the Rugby School where she took a position in August 2018. Photo: Neil Cross

10. Dennis Skinner
Born February 11, 1932, Dennis Skinner attended Tupton Hall Grammar School and went on to become one of the longest serving members of the House of Commons, and also the longest continuously-serving Labour MP. Known for his left-wing views, he was dubbed the 'Beast of Bolsover' and was a strong supporter of the National Union of Mineworkers. Here he is pictured at a demonstration in London in support of the miners in October 1992. Photo: Steve Eason/Getty Images

11. Becky Measures
Becky Measures, born October 13, 1981, went to Lady Manners School in Bakewell and once hosted a breakfast show on Peak FM. She is now a regular cover presenter on BBC Radio Sheffield and does lots of charity fundraising for The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline which was set up by her mum Wendy Watson. | National World

12. Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill, born December 19, 1985, went to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and began his footballing career playing for the AFC Dronfield youth system. He is an England international with over 60 caps, and currently plays as a centre-back for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. His previous teams include Burnley, Sheffield United and Chelsea. | Matt McNulty/Getty Images


