Grade II listed · Kirklees

Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School

Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 3 March 1952. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 0% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232192
Date first listed	3 March 1952
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.62974, -1.74181 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232192

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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 Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School

Name	Grade	Distance
St Helens Mill House	II	134 m
Railings Leading in South East Direction from East Wall of Number 34	II	134 m
Rushfield House	II	234 m
31, St Helens Gate	II	272 m
21 and 23, St Helens Gate	II	290 m
17 AND 19, ST HELENS GATE (See details for further address information)	II	307 m
13, St Helens Gate	II	314 m
9 and 11, St Helens Gate	II	321 m
7, St Helens Gate	II	328 m
3 and 5, St Helens Gate	II	337 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School listed?

Yes. Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232192, first listed on 3 March 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Block and Extensions to North and North West at King James Grammar School?

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