Many famous people who were born and raised in Liverpool and Merseyside first discovered the spark of their talent while attending the region’s schools. Whether that’s Paul McCartney meeting George Harrison on the school bus before going on to help create one of the greatest bands in the world, or, a kid called Katarina Johnson-Thompson discovering her love of athletics.
Award-winning actors like Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, a host of comedians and world football stars like Steven Gerrard are also among famous alumni from Merseyside schools.
How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to school or college in Merseyside and did any attend the same one as you or your children?
How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to school or college in Merseyside and did any attend the same one as you or your children?
![Heptathlon world and European champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson was born in the Woolton but spent the first year of her life in Nassau with her Bahamian father. She then returned to Halewood near Liverpool where she attended St Mark’s Catholic Primary School and became interested in athletics.[9] She later moved with her mother back to Woolton, where she attended St Julie’s Catholic High School and became close friends with future actress Jodie Comer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/03/21/11/newFile-8.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Heptathlon world and European champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson was born in the Woolton but spent the first year of her life in Nassau with her Bahamian father. She then returned to Halewood near Liverpool where she attended St Mark’s Catholic Primary School and became interested in athletics.[9] She later moved with her mother back to Woolton, where she attended St Julie’s Catholic High School and became close friends with future actress Jodie Comer.
6. Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He attended St Silas, a Church of England primary school and later Dingle Vale Secondary modern school. Due to prolonged illness, he fell behind and missed out on the 11-plus qualifying examination required for attendance at a grammar school. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
7. Jasn Isaacs
Jason Isaacs is an English actor known for his roles in films including The Patriot, Black Hawk Down, Peter Pan and the Harry Potter film series. Isaacs was born in Liverpool and spent his earliest childhood years in the suburb of Childwall. He attended a youth club in the local synagogue of King David High School but moved to London with his family when he was 11. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
8. Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham is an English actor best known for playing Andrew “Combo” Gascoigne in the film ‘This Is England’ and its television sequels. Graham was born in Kirkby and attended Overdale Primary School in Kirkby, where he was encouraged to pursue an acting career aged eight. He then continued his education at Ruffwood Comprehensive School. Photo: Anthony Harvey/AFP/Getty Images