Mick Jagger (circled left) and Keith Richards (circled right) pictured aged seven at Wentworth Primary School, Dartford

by Jamie Bullen

Looking at this school photo you might think it is like every other - a row of angelic children looking innocently into the camera at the very start of their education.

However, look closer and you will discover something out of the ordinary as two of the world's most iconic musicians stand just yards apart.

This is the moment Rolling Stones superstars Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards crossed paths in Kent - aged seven.

The pair are posing for a previously-unseen school photograph as pupils of Dartford's Wentworth Primary School, where they enrolled in 1951.

The school admissions book (below) shows entries for Michael Jagger and Keith Richards - sandwiching another pupil, Robert Pyman.

The two would-be superstars named in the January 1951 admissions book

The duo went to separate secondary schools, with Jagger attending Dartford Grammar School and Richards studying at Dartford Technology College.

Noticing they both carried guitar cases, they then rekindled their relationship at Dartford railway station in 1961, bonding over a mutual love of music.

A year later - exactly 50 years ago this month - the Rolling Stones were formed and their path to global stardom began.

Staff at Wentworth Primary say the grounds remain a beacon for keen tourists on the hunt for information about the legendary band.

Deputy head teacher Paul Langridge said: "It is a great talking point for the school that we have two international superstars who sat on the same hall floor that the children do today.

"We have had Japanese, American and German visitors come and take pictures and film so it's nice that our school in Kent has become an attraction."

No signs are placed in the school reminding visitors that the rockers were schooled there more than 60 years ago, but their success is still recounted today.

Mr Langridge added: "We do use the stories of Sir Mick and Keith as a source of inspiration for the children and tell them you can achieve like they did."

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards attended Dartford's Wentworth Primary School

The school has no plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

However, Mr Langridge said the town should maximise its links with the famous rockers.

He added: "I think it is great if you have people who reach international status. It makes sense to make something of that, I would have thought."

Are you in this school picture with the two lads who went on to be global rock superstars? Or maybe you are on the register alongside Michael Phillip Jagger and Keith Richards. What happened to Robert Pyman, sandwiched on the list of names between the legends who became known as 'Mick n Keef? Phone the newsdesk on 01474 564327 or email dartfordmessenger@thekmgroup.co.uk.