It can be hard to imagine famous faces sitting down at school desks in their youth.
But even the richest celebs were once children learning their ABCs and 123s like the rest of us.
There are tons of famous people who went to school in Greater Manchester including actor Sir Ian McKellan, footballer Marcus Rashford and scientist Brian Cox.
To find out who else learnt their core life lessons in our city-region, have a look at our gallery of famous faces.
9. Famous celebrities who went to school in Manchester.
Actress Holliday Grainger has had roles in Casualty, The Capture and Waterloo Road. She attended Parrs Wood High School in East Didsbury between 199 and 2006. | Getty Images
10. Famous celebrities who went to school in Manchester.
The famous musical brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher formed the iconic band Oasis. They attended Barlow High School in Didsbury. | Getty Images
11. Famous celebrities who went to school in Manchester.
Actress Anna Friel was born in Rochdale in 1976. She is best known for her roles in Brookside, Pushing Daisies and Books of Blood. She attended Crompton House C of E School in High Crompton and went on to Holy Cross College in Bury. | Getty Images
12. Famous celebrities who went to school in Manchester.
Comedian Peter Kay is best known for his stand up comedy. He attended Mount Saint Joseph School - a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school in Farnworth. | Getty Images