Grade II* listed · Telford and Wrekin

Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)

Central Block (Adams' Grammar School) is a Grade II* listed building in Telford and Wrekin, first listed on 28 April 1952. It is one of 53 Grade II* entries among 790 listed buildings in Telford and Wrekin; 1% of Telford and Wrekin’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCentral Block (Adams' Grammar School)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1054359
Date first listed28 April 1952
Local planning authorityTelford and Wrekin
Location52.76975, -2.38101 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1054359

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Telford and Wrekin will require for your works on Central Block (Adams' 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 Central Block (Adams' Grammar School) listed?
Yes. Central Block (Adams' Grammar School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1054359, first listed on 28 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Telford and Wrekin, 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.