Grade II* listed · Isle of Wight

The Old Grammar School

The Old Grammar School is a Grade II* listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 1 February 1972. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 16% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Grammar School
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1034526
Date first listed1 February 1972
Local planning authorityIsle of Wight
Location50.70047, -1.29646 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1034526

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Isle of Wight will require for your works on The Old Grammar School, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Grammar School listed?
Yes. The Old Grammar School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1034526, first listed on 1 February 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Grammar School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isle of Wight, 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.