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.

13. Ellen MacArthur
Dame Ellen MacArthur, born July 8, 1976, went to Anthony Gell School in Wirksworth before going on to become a successful solo long-distance yachtswoman, breaking the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe on February 7, 2005. Having retired from professional sailing in 2010, she now runs the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works with business and education to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, which helps eight to 24-year-olds regain their confidence through sailing whilst recovering from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illnesses. | Samuel de Roman

14. Bob Wilson
Born October 30, 1941, Bob Wilson attended Chesterfield Grammar school and later enjoyed an 11 year-long career with Arsenal, being part of their 1970/71 double winning side. After retiring as a player, he turned to coaching and broadcasting and presented football programmes for 28 years. Here he is pictured here during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea in 1973. Photo: Getty Images

15. Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire, born March 5, 1993, went to St Mary's Catholic High School in Chesterfield and came through the youth system at Sheffield United before graduating to the first team. In 2019, he moved to Manchester United for a fee believed to be £80 million - a world-record amount for a defender, and within six months was appointed the club captain. Maguire also played for the England national team. | Getty Images
16. Rick Allen
Born on November 1, 1963, Rick Allen attended Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and began playing drums at age nine before later joining Def Leppard in 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm seven years later and continues to play with the band to this day. He is known as 'The Thunder God' by fans and is ranked seventh on the UK website Gigwise in The Greatest Drummers of All Time list. | Ryan Sebastyan


