Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

Henry Box School

Henry Box School is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 14 May 1952. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 2% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Henry Box School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1212271
Date first listed	14 May 1952
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.78132, -1.48783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1212271

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Henry Box 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Henry Box School

Name	Grade	Distance
The Teaching Centre, Henry Box School	II	151 m
South Gatepier and Attached Wall Approximately 100 Metres East of Henry Box School	II	155 m
28-38, Church Green	II	156 m
North Gatepier and Wall Approximately 100 Metres East of Henry Box School	II	156 m
West Oxfordshire District Council Offices	II	162 m
The Old Rectory and Attached Wall	II*	169 m
Group of 6 Chest Tombs Approximately 15 Metres, 12 Metres and 10 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary	II	173 m
Group of 8 Chest Tombs Approximately 14 Metres and 22 Metres North North West and 25 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Mary	II	174 m
The Rectory and Attached Wall	II	179 m
Masonic Hall and Attached Outbuilding and Wall	II	181 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Henry Box School listed?

Yes. Henry Box School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1212271, first listed on 14 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Henry Box School?

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