Grade II listed · Burnley

Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow

Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow is a Grade II listed building in Burnley, first listed on 29 September 1977. It is one of 288 Grade II entries among 307 listed buildings in Burnley; 19% of Burnley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWoodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1022606
Date first listed29 September 1977
Local planning authorityBurnley
Location53.78723, -2.26667 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1022606

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow

NameGradeDistance
West Portal of Gannow TunnelII224 m
Old VicarageII367 m
Gannow HouseII372 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Boundary Marker Above Gannow Tunnel at Sd 8262 3277II391 m
East Portal of Gannow TunnelII648 m
Church of the Holy TrinityII693 m
The Former Billiards HallII764 m
Belle Vue TerraceII828 m
Victoria MillII852 m
Belle Vue MillII863 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow listed?
Yes. Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1022606, first listed on 29 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Woodtop Primary School, with Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Overthrow?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Burnley, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.