Grade II listed · Braintree

St Giles Church of England School

St Giles Church of England School is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 20 July 1995. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 99% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Giles Church of England School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1233869
Date first listed	20 July 1995
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.98135, 0.63137 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233869

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on St Giles Church of England 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 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 St Giles Church of England School

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Coach House to the Vicarage	II	51 m
Parsonage House	II	64 m
Church of St Giles	I	131 m
Old Timbers	II	253 m
Forge Cottage Former Smithy, Approximately 10 Metres North West of Cottage	II	276 m
Forge Cottage	II	291 m
Mossings	II	315 m
Luckinghouse Farm Outbuilding Approximately 40 Metres North East of House	II	367 m
Ivy Cottage	II	369 m
Luckinghouse Farm Oast House Approximately 8 Metres West of House	II	391 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Giles Church of England School listed?

Yes. St Giles Church of England School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1233869, first listed on 20 July 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Giles Church of England School?

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