Derbyshire’s schools have been frequented by many future celebrities over the years – from global film stars and sporting heroes to big names from the worlds of fashion and TV.
This is a collection of some of the most talented and well-known celebrities who were educated in the county – and details of how much money they have earned throughout their careers.
This is a collection of some of the most talented and well-known celebrities who were educated in the county – and details of how much money they have earned throughout their careers.
5. 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 from Leicester City to Manchester United for a fee believed to be £80 million - at the time a world-record amount for a defender. His net worth was estimated to be around £15 million by Sports Brief. Photo: Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images
6. Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill is from Dronfield and had a lengthy career in the Premier League - most notably winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. He also won 61 caps for England, representing the Three Lions at two World Cups. Born December 19, 1985, he went to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and began his footballing career playing for the AFC Dronfield youth system. Cahill has amassed a net worth of £34 million, according to Salary Sport. Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images
7. Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton, born March 21, 1946, went to Herbert Strutt Grammar School in Belper and gained international prominence as the fourth actor to play James Bond, starring in two films for the franchise. Aside from Bond, he has appeared in other films including Flash Gordon and Toy Story 3, as well as TV programmes such as Jane Eyre and Dr Who. Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Dalton is worth in the region of £15.6 million. Photo: Mindy Small
8. Steven Blakeley
Born February 26, 1982, Steven Blakeley went to the Bolsover School and is known for his starring role as PC Geoff Younger from Season 14-18 of Heartbeat. He's also appeared on Coronation Street and several stage adaptations of Shakespeare plays, including Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Idol Net Worth estimates that Blakeley could be worth as much as £750,000. Photo: -