Grade II listed · Oldham

Henshaw'S Bluecoat School

Henshaw'S Bluecoat School is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 9% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHenshaw'S Bluecoat School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1201670
Date first listed23 January 1973
Local planning authorityOldham
Location53.54605, -2.10743 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1201670

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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 Henshaw'S Bluecoat School

NameGradeDistance
Lodge to Bluecoat SchoolII163 m
Church of St Stephen and All MartyrsII290 m
Church of St Mary and St PeterII*456 m
National Westminster BankII467 m
Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side).II*486 m
County CourtII490 m
11, Church TerraceII493 m
The Royal Oak public houseII498 m
11, Church LaneII509 m
10-14, Church LaneII510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Henshaw'S Bluecoat School listed?
Yes. Henshaw'S Bluecoat School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201670, first listed on 23 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Henshaw'S Bluecoat School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oldham, 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.