Model and television presenter Tess Daly co-presented the BBC One celebrity dancing show Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013 and has been the show's main presenter since 2014. Born March 29 1969, she grew up in Birch Vale near New Mills, and attended Hayfield Primary School and New Mills Secondary School.placeholder image
Model and television presenter Tess Daly co-presented the BBC One celebrity dancing show Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013 and has been the show's main presenter since 2014. Born March 29 1969, she grew up in Birch Vale near New Mills, and attended Hayfield Primary School and New Mills Secondary School.

18 famous faces and the schools they attended across Chesterfield and Derbyshire – including Millie Bright, Jeremy Clarkson, Harry Maguire, Tess Daly and more

By Tom Hardwick
Published 28th Oct 2026, 14:34 GMT

These are some of the most famous people to have been educated in Chesterfield and Derbyshire – and the schools they attended.

Through the years, the classrooms and corridors of Derbyshire’s schools have been frequented by many future celebrities.

From actors and writers to sports stars and musicians, many who started out in Derbyshire and have gone on to achieve great things.

Take a look at our gallery below and discover 18 famous people who were educated in Derbyshire – there may even be some that surprise you…

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.

17. 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. Photo: -

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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.

18. 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

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