Grade II listed · Walsall

Blue Coat School (Front Block)

Blue Coat School (Front Block) is a Grade II listed building in Walsall, first listed on 31 July 1986. It is one of 161 Grade II entries among 166 listed buildings in Walsall; 23% of Walsall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Blue Coat School (Front Block)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1076397
Date first listed	31 July 1986
Local planning authority	Walsall
Location	52.58000, -1.97569 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076397

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Blue Coat School (Front Block)

Name	Grade	Distance
5, 6, 7 and 8, Grove Terrace	II	33 m
65, 66 and 67, Ablewell Street	II	230 m
69 and 72, Ablewell Street	II	277 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	293 m
Highgate Brewery	II	293 m
1 Doveridge Place	II	347 m
2, 3 and 4 Doveridge Place	II	355 m
10, 11 and 12, High Street	II	398 m
Former Police Station	II	417 m
Guildhall	II*	419 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Coat School (Front Block) listed?

Yes. Blue Coat School (Front Block) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076397, first listed on 31 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Blue Coat School (Front Block)?

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