Grade II listed · Bedford

Bedford School (Main Building)

Bedford School (Main Building) is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bedford School (Main Building)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1137959
Date first listed	14 May 1971
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.14144, -0.46371 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1137959

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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 Bedford School (Main Building)

Name	Grade	Distance
28 and 30, 30a, 30b, Kimbolton Road	II	128 m
20 and 22, Kimbolton Road	II	139 m
16 and 18, Kimbolton Road	II	143 m
10 and 12, Kimbolton Road	II	172 m
Kimbolton Lodge	II	179 m
Howard Building, Bedford School	II	183 m
Bedford School Chapel	II*	190 m
2 and 4, Goldington Road	II	232 m
28-32, Saint Peter'S Street	II	236 m
Former Church of St Luke United Church	II	239 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford School (Main Building) listed?

Yes. Bedford School (Main Building) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1137959, first listed on 14 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bedford School (Main Building)?

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