Grade II listed · Dorset

The Old School

The Old School is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 11 July 1951. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 3% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119354
Date first listed	11 July 1951
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.95269, -2.57266 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119354

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Old 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 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 The Old School

Name	Grade	Distance
Vine House	II	16 m
Stavordale House	II	42 m
Former stable block 15 metres north of Lower Farmhouse	II	58 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	61 m
Parish Church of St Nicholas	I	69 m
The West House	II	91 m
Gate-Piers 40 Metres South-West of Memorial Hall	II	124 m
1 and 2, the Green	II	142 m
The Thatched House	II	149 m
The Old Pump House	II	194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School listed?

Yes. The Old School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119354, first listed on 11 July 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 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.