Musical icons, screen stars, sporting legends and many more started their journey to success at schools right here in Merseyside.
Some had their talent discovered by teachers, while others, like Beatles duo Paul McCartney and George Harrison, met on the way to school and quickly realised that they had a shared passion for music which propelled them to become part of the biggest band in the world.
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Award-winning actors like Jodie Comer, Daniel Craig and Stephen Graham, world-famous football stars such as Steven Gerrard and Olympic athletes like Katarina Johnson-Thompson are also among famous alumni from Merseyside schools.
Most of us probably have a relative or friend who went to school with one of Liverpool’s biggest celebs, but there may be a few household names that you didn’t know were educated right on our doorstep.
Take a look at the photo gallery below and see who went to school or college in Merseyside, and let us know if any attend the same one as you or your children...
9. Jason 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. | Getty Images
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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