Notable Former Pupils of Whitchurch High School
See also: Category:People educated at Whitchurch High School- Gareth Bale, football player and Wales international
- Matt Elias, Former Athlete who represented Wales and Great Britain at 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay.
- Elliot Kear, rugby league player and Wales international
- Tom Maynard, Wales cricketer
- Ben Slade, former BBC Children's television presenter and (in 2007) the youngest secondary school Headteacher in the UK
- Geraint Thomas, cyclist, 2008 Olympic gold medallist
- Sam Warburton, rugby union player and Wales international
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