Grade II* listed · West Lancashire

Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included)

Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included) is a Grade II* listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 7 January 1952. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 1% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1220218
Date first listed	7 January 1952
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.54089, -2.71846 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included), 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 Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included)

Name	Grade	Distance
4 and 6, School Lane	II	50 m
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School	II	76 m
29 and 31, School Lane	II	100 m
The Owl Inn	II	133 m
Derby House	II	162 m
57 and 59, School Lane	II	169 m
Church of St Thomas the Martyr	I	179 m
Priory House	II	191 m
Stone Piers with Iron Lamp at Foot of Steps to Churchyard, St Thomas the Martyr	II	207 m
Up Holland Priory Remains	II	207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included) listed?

Yes. Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1220218, first listed on 7 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included)?

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