Grade I listed · North West Leicestershire

The Sir John Moore Church of England School

The Sir John Moore Church of England School is a Grade I listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 16 December 1952. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 3% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Sir John Moore Church of England School
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1177850
Date first listed16 December 1952
Local planning authorityNorth West Leicestershire
Location52.67913, -1.53741 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1177850

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Sir John Moore Church of England School

NameGradeDistance
Outhouse to Right of the Sir John Moore Church of England SchoolII32 m
Entrance Gates, Piers and Wall at the Sir John Moore Church of England SchoolII87 m
Threshing Barn at Hall FarmII132 m
Home FarmhouseII515 m
4, Atherstone RoadII516 m
Overstreet HouseII546 m
Appleby HouseII599 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Church StreetII629 m
Eastgate HouseII662 m
Church FarmhouseII664 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sir John Moore Church of England School listed?
Yes. The Sir John Moore Church of England School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1177850, first listed on 16 December 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Sir John Moore Church of England School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North West Leicestershire, 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.