Grade II listed · Gateshead

Blaydon West Infant School

Blaydon West Infant School is a Grade II listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 24 March 1949. It is one of 218 Grade II entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 4% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Blaydon West Infant School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1025209
Date first listed	24 March 1949
Local planning authority	Gateshead
Location	54.96400, -1.71472 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025209

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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 Blaydon West Infant School

Name	Grade	Distance
Blaydon West Junior School and walls, piers and railings to east	II	45 m
Walls, piers and railings to west of Blaydon West Junior School	II	48 m
Church of St Joseph and Presbytery Adjoining	II	85 m
Church of St Cuthbert	II	108 m
Blaydon Old Bridge	II	409 m
Number 4 and Wall Adjoining to North	II	550 m
Memorial to Thomas Ramsay About 42 Metres South of Mortuary Chapels in Blaydon Cemetery	II	550 m
War Memorial about 7 metres north of mortuary chapels	II	570 m
Summerhouse	II	701 m
Stella Hall Cottage	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaydon West Infant School listed?

Yes. Blaydon West Infant School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025209, first listed on 24 March 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Blaydon West Infant School?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gateshead, 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.