Decision on 'brilliant' plans for new 200-pupil special school for Cheltenham'The fact it will cater for 200 children across both junior and senior years is brilliant'View 5 Images Plans for a new special educational needs and disabilities school have been approved for Cheltenham. (Image: GCC)“Brilliant” plans for a much-needed 200-pupil special school in Cheltenham has been given the go-ahead. Councillor David Willingham (LD, St Mark’s and St Peter’s), who represents the area at Shire Hall, read out a comment on behalf of his Cheltenham Borough Council colleague Victoria Atherstone (LD, St Peter’s) which he fully endorsed. “I know first hand, talking to local families, the demand we have in Cheltenham for another special school on our doorstep,” he said. "It will make a huge positive difference for parents of children with special educational needs," he said.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 15:24 UTC