Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

Phoenix School

Phoenix School is a Grade II* listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 88% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Phoenix School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1065730
Date first listed	30 March 1993
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.52749, -0.02656 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065730

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Phoenix 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 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 Phoenix School

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside 38 Bow Road	II	80 m
69-95, Bow Road E3	II	122 m
Gate Piers and Railings at Coborn School for Girls	II	135 m
Bow Road London Transport Underground Station	II	137 m
Central Foundation Girls School	II	150 m
101-109, Bow Road E3	II	186 m
Poplar Chest Clinic	II	186 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Railings at Mile End and Bow District Synagogue	II	187 m
3, Wellington Way E3	II	198 m
Mile End and Bow District Synagogue	II	199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix School listed?

Yes. Phoenix School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065730, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Phoenix School?

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