Aim: This study was an exploration into the experiences and perspectives of teenage fathers regarding their education. It aimed to unpick the role belonging played in their time in school. Method: Six men who had fathered a child before they were twenty years old participated in a narrative interview, during which they were encouraged to speak about their life history and experiences of education. Interviews were analysed using a combination of: 'rough verse'; key narratives; canons; and personal narratives. Findings: The findings suggest that these young fathers initially had positive experiences of school, but a lack of belonging was a crucial factor in determining their success in education. Primary schools were presented as containing places, counteracting a lack of belonging at home. In contrast, the fathers' experiences at secondary school often mirrored the sense of isolation and social exclusion that they felt within their families. Some fathers experienced fatherhood as a positive turning point in their lives and found a sense of belonging in their new families. Limitations: The narrative nature of the study meant that findings cannot be extrapolated from the small number of participants and that some avenues of interest were left unexplored. Conclusion: A profound lack of belonging was present in many aspects of the fathers' lives and could be considered to have impacted on their educational outcomes.