Liverpool and Merseyside are home to many successful celebrities who first discovered their incredible talents while attending schools and colleges in and around Liverpool.
9. Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Heptathlon Silver Olympic medalist and World 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. She later moved back to Woolton, where she attended St Julie’s Catholic High School and became close friends with Jodie Comer. | Getty Images
10. John Lennon
John Lennon achieved worldwide fame with The Beatles. The singer, songwriter and musician was also peace activist. He was born in Liverpool and attended Dovedale Primary School. He also attended Quarry Bank High School in Liverpool, where he formed the Quarrymen - later becoming the Beatles. | Getty Images
11. Lee Mack
Comedian, actor and quiz show host Lee Mack was born in Southport. He wrote and starred in the sitcom Not Going Out and is a team captain on the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie to You? He went to Birkdale Primary Junior School, Stanley High School in Southport, and Everton High School in Blackburn. | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
12. Sir Paul McCartney
Most famous for his time in The Beatles, McCartney is one of the most successful musicians and composers in the history of pop music. He was born in Liverpool and attended Stockton Wood Road Primary School in Speke from 1947 until 1949 when he transferred to Joseph Williams Junior School in Belle Vale because of overcrowding at Stockton. He met schoolmate George Harrison on the bus in Speke. | Tony Mott