Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School)

Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School) is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 30 March 1999. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 91% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1113311
Date first listed	30 March 1999
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.52455, -0.06509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1113311

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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 Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Bethnal Green British School	II	22 m
The Bath House and Repton Boxing Club	II	38 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	158 m
Parish Watch House at South West Corner of Churchyard	II	167 m
35, St Matthew'S Row	II	184 m
Railings, Wall, Gate Piers to Churchyard of St Matthew'S Church	II	194 m
Weavers Field School	II	199 m
Area Railings at No 20	II	216 m
E. Pellicci Cafe	II	239 m
Western K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Church of St James	II	267 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School) listed?

Yes. Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1113311, first listed on 30 March 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Bethnal Green British School (Infants 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.