Construction work has begun at Cheltenham College Prep School to build a brand new, purpose-built Nursery School.

Set to open its doors in September 2022, the building has been designed to offer spacious modern classrooms and outside space to children aged between three and five years.

The new building will be nestled amongst the trees in the heart of the existing Cheltenham Prep site off Thirlestaine Road in the town, giving pupils access to 75 acres of green space to explore during their outdoor learning sessions.

Headteacher of Cheltenham Prep, Mr Tom O'Sullivan, said; "The new Nursery School is the beginning of the Cheltenham Prep journey for our youngest pupils.

"We are continuously striving to provide the best educational experience for our pupils, and this brilliant new building will provide the best possible start for their journey. We passionately believe that a happy child will be far more likely to fulfil their potential, and this amazing learning environment will certainly provide our youngest pupils with a safe and supportive, but also extraordinary and exciting, beginning to their school lives."

The development has been designed by Gloucester-based Roberts Limbrick Architects.

"A Nursery School is about so much more than day care," added Mr O'Sullivan.

"It is an exciting, fun-filled start to school - a chance to create a love of learning and nurture inquisitive minds. Our expert early years practitioners and subject specialist teachers will ensure that your child cannot wait for their next day at Cheltenham Nursery School to begin."

Cheltenham Nursery School and Cheltenham College Preparatory School are a part of Cheltenham College, a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged three to 18 years.