Grade II listed · Dorset

Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School.

Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School. is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 4 October 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 36% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School.
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110792
Date first listed	4 October 1973
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.94732, -2.51658 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110792

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 Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School.

Name	Grade	Distance
Medlycott Building at Sherborne School	II	26 m
Bell Buildings at Sherborne School	II	35 m
School House Studies at Sherborne School	I	46 m
Custos Lodge at Sherborne School	II	47 m
The Parade	II	52 m
Oak Room at Sherborne School	II*	52 m
The Parade	II	57 m
The Parade	II*	57 m
The Methodist Church	II	58 m
School House Dining Hall at Sherborne Hall	I	60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School. listed?

Yes. Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110792, first listed on 4 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Private School House at Sherborne School. Boy'S School House at Sherborne School.?

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