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.

9. 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. Buzz Learn estimates that Skinner is worth around £800,000. Photo: Steve Eason/Getty Images

10. Ben Miles
Actor Ben Miles, born September 29 1966, is best known for his starring role as Patrick Maitland in the television comedy Coupling, as Montague Dartie in The Forsyte Saga and as Peter Townsend in the Netflix drama The Crown. He was born in Wimbledon, London, and lived as a young man in Ashover, attending Tupton Hall School. Idol Net Worth estimates that Miles is worth in the region of £1.6 million. Photo: John Phillips

11. Paul Burrell
Paul Burrell, the former butler of Princess Diana, was born and raised in Grassmoor on June 6 1958. He attended William Rhodes Secondary School in Chesterfield before entering High Peak College in Buxton, where he studied hotel management. His net worth is estimated to be around £500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Photo: Daniel Berehulak

12. Tom Chambers
Actor Tom Chambers known for his role as Sam Strachan in the BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, Max Tyler in BBC drama series Waterloo Road and Inspector Sullivan in Father Brown, also won the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing with his partner Camilla Dallerup. He was born on May 2 1977 and raised in Darley Dale - and was educated at Repton School. Idol Net Worth estimates that Chambers’ net worth sits at around £2.3 million. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby

