Grade II listed · Northumberland

The Old School

The Old School is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 18 June 1986. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 50% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1156505
Date first listed	18 June 1986
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.86975, -1.90652 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1156505

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland 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
The Old Schoolhouse	II	34 m
Shotley Low Quarter War Memorial	II	350 m
Church of St John	II	352 m
Doctor'S Cottage, 40 Metres North of Black Hedley Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Granary Cottage and Adjacent Farmbuilding Range to North of Black Hedley Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Old Wash-House 10 Metres North-West of Black Hedley Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Black Hedley Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
The Old Stable and Attached Garden Wall 30 Metres South West of Black Hedlay Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Garden Walls to East, North and South of Black Hedley Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Greenhead Cottages and Attached Walls	II	1.4 km

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 1156505, first listed on 18 June 1986. 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 Northumberland, 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.