Grade II listed · Dorset

Infant School

Infant School is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 May 1950. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 0% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Infant School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1219747
Date first listed	8 May 1950
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.71747, -2.44270 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1219747

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Infant School

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Parsonage	II	80 m
Wall on West and North Sides of Colliton Park	II	98 m
Roman House	I	113 m
Bridge Over River Frome on A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North of Junction with Charminster Road	II	200 m
Hangman's Cottage	II	217 m
Bridge Over River Frome on Charminster Road 75 Yards North of Junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road)	II	221 m
8, Glyde Path Road	II	223 m
Bridge 40 Feet East of Hangmans Cottage on Path Leading Towards Frome Whitfield House	II	239 m
Former Hospital, Marabout Barracks	II	245 m
Bridge, 30 Feet North of the Bridge 40 Feet East of Hangmans Cottage, on Path Leading Towards Frome Whitfield House	II	245 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Infant School listed?

Yes. Infant School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1219747, first listed on 8 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Infant School?

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