Grade I listed · Harrow

The Old Schools, Harrow School

The Old Schools, Harrow School is a Grade I listed building in Harrow, first listed on 21 September 1951. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 289 listed buildings in Harrow; 0% of Harrow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Schools, Harrow School
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1079741
Date first listed	21 September 1951
Local planning authority	Harrow
Location	51.57334, -0.33734 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079741

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Old Schools, Harrow School

Name	Grade	Distance
Harrow School War Memorial Building, Memorial Shrine, Ceremonial Staircase and Retaining Wall	II*	31 m
Church House	II	35 m
Wall, Railings, Gates and Steps to Right and Front of the Old Schools	II	46 m
Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary	II	53 m
Harrow School Chapel	II*	56 m
Druries	II	58 m
New Schools	II	68 m
Vaughan Library (Harrow School)	II*	71 m
Speech Room (Harrow School)	II*	76 m
Grave of Thomas Port, 12 Yards West of South Porch of the Parish Church of St Mary	II	80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Schools, Harrow School listed?

Yes. The Old Schools, Harrow School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1079741, first listed on 21 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Schools, Harrow School?

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