Grade II listed · Reading

Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School

Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 29% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1155905
Date first listed	14 December 1978
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.47047, -0.96821 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1155905

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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 Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School

Name	Grade	Distance
Balmore	II	406 m
Caversham Baptist Free Church	II	449 m
West Memorial Hall	II	472 m
Caversham Free Public Library	II	512 m
The Rise	II	557 m
St Anne'S Well Head and Drinking Bowl	II	592 m
10, Church Street	II	655 m
Hill House	II	657 m
6 and 8, Church Street	II	663 m
2 and 4, CHURCH STREET	II	675 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School listed?

Yes. Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1155905, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main Block and Chapel at Queen Anne'S School?

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