Grade II* listed · West Northamptonshire

The School and School House

The School and School House is a Grade II* listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 3 May 1968. It is one of 216 Grade II* entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 14% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The School and School House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1040984
Date first listed	3 May 1968
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.17124, -0.89153 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1040984

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on The School and School House, 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 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.

Listed buildings near The School and School House

Name	Grade	Distance
Courteenhall House and Attached Offices	II*	236 m
Courteenhall House, Stable Block and Attached Coach Houses, Stables and Barn	II*	253 m
The Old Rectory and Attached Stable Block and Outbuilding	II	576 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	581 m
Courteenhall war memorial and bench	II	600 m
Woodleys Farmhouse	II	615 m
Aqueduct	II	1.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	1.3 km
Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.3 km
Browns Lodge	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The School and School House listed?

Yes. The School and School House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1040984, first listed on 3 May 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The School and School House?

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