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?
17. Paul O’Grady
Paul O’Grady is an English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer and former drag queen. In the 2000s, he became the presenter of various television and radio shows, most notably The Paul O’Grady Show. O’Grady was born in the Tranmere area of Birkenhead and attended multiple schools in the Merseyside area. Among them is St Joseph’s Primary School, Redcourt St Anselm’s and blessed Edmund Campion RC Secondary Modern (later Corpus Christi High School). Photo: Getty
18. George Harrison
George Harrison MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Harrison was born at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool, and the family later moved to 25 Upton Green in Speke. Harrison attended Dovedale Primary School and passed the eleven-plus exam to get into Liverpool Institute High School for Boys. Photo: William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
19. Pete Price
Pete Price is a British radio presenter best known for his work in Liverpool. He was raised in West Kirby and went to Hoylake Parade School. Photo: Phil Nash via Wikimedia
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