And through the years the classrooms and corridors of these establishments have been frequented by many future celebrities.
From actors and writers to sports stars and musicians, many started out in Derbyshire and have gone on to achieve great things.
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Chesterfield’s Brookfield Community School are just two schools which can count famous faces among their alumni.
Take a look at our gallery below and discover 12 people famous people who were educated in Derbyshire – there may even be some that surprise you…
13. Bob Wilson
Born October 30, 1941, Bob Wilson attended Chesterfield Grammar school and later enjoyed an 11 year-long career with Arsenal, being part of their 1970/71 double winning side. After retiring as a player, he turned to coaching and broadcasting and presented football programmes for 28 years. Here he is pictured here during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea in 1973. Photo: Getty Images
14. Becky Measures
Becky Measures, born October 13, 1981, went to Lady Manners School in Bakewell and once hosted a breaksfast show on Peak FM. She is now a regular cover presenter on BBC Radio Sheffield and does lots of charity fundraising for The National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline which was set up by her mum Wendy Watson. Photo: National World
15. Dennis Skinner
Born February 11, 1932, Dennis Skinner attended Tupton Hall Grammar School and went on to become one of the longest serving members of the House of Commons, and also the longest continuously-serving Labour MP. Known for his left-wing views, he was dubbed the 'Beast of Bolsover' and was a strong supporter of the National Union of Mineworkers. Here he is pictured at a demonstration in London in support of the miners in October 1992. Photo: Steve Eason/Getty Images
16. Liam Delap
Liam Delap, born February 8, 2003, went to The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield near Belper and is said to have impressed in football from a young age, joining Manchester City's academy in 2019 from Derby County. He now plays as forward for the Premier League side. Photo: Naomi Baker