There’s music stars - Oasis are reforming if you haven’t heard - United and City legends and your favourite actors and actresses to name just a few walks of life. And while it might seem funny to think about, they all went to school just like you and me.
Some found their way to rather nice establishments while others made their way in life in more humble schools. Here’s a look at 27 of our most famous names and the schools that made them who they are today.
1. Sir Ian McKellan
A absolute legend of the screen known as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings among hundreds of other roles. He attended Bolton School - an independent day school in Bolton. | Getty Images
2. Steve Coogan
Him off of Alan Partridge and a lot, lot more. Coogan, from Middleton, went to St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School and Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School. Photo: Tim P. Whitby
3. Marcus Rashford
The United star went to Ashton on Mersey school, which regularly takes on Old Trafford prospects. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Ian Brown
The Stone Roses frontman went to Altrincham Grammar School for Boys - as did fellow bandmate John Squire, who most recently collaborated on an album with Liam Gallagher | Getty Images