Grade II listed · Nuneaton and Bedworth

Chilvers Coton Free School

Chilvers Coton Free School is a Grade II listed building in Nuneaton and Bedworth, first listed on 1 March 1990. It is one of 81 Grade II entries among 92 listed buildings in Nuneaton and Bedworth; 87% of Nuneaton and Bedworth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chilvers Coton Free School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1034951
Date first listed	1 March 1990
Local planning authority	Nuneaton and Bedworth
Location	52.51387, -1.46562 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1034951

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Nuneaton and Bedworth will require for your works on Chilvers Coton Free School, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Chilvers Coton Free School

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II	49 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 30 Metres South of South West Corner of South Aisle of Church of All Saints	II	92 m
61, Coton Road	II	412 m
Merchant House and Attached Building to Rear	II	554 m
Lamp Post Approximately 8 Metres North West of West Door of Church of the Holy Trinity	II	620 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	640 m
Nuneaton War Memorial	II	643 m
Nuneaton Boer War Memorial	II	671 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 20 Metres South East of South Door of Church of St Nicolas	II	858 m
Old Boys of Vicarage Street School War Memorial	II	862 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilvers Coton Free School listed?

Yes. Chilvers Coton Free School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1034951, first listed on 1 March 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chilvers Coton Free School?

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