Grade II* listed · Hackney

Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School)

Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School) is a Grade II* listed building in Hackney, first listed on 4 February 1975. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 17% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1235554
Date first listed	4 February 1975
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.53915, -0.04236 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235554

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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 Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School)

Name	Grade	Distance
K2 Telephone Kiosk Near Junction with Victoria Park Road	II	215 m
Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery, the lodge, gates and piers facing Lauriston Road and portion of the walling to the south of the graveyard	II	216 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Adult Education Institute	II	250 m
23, 23A, 24 and 25 Church Crescent and associated fences and gate piers	II	251 m
Church of St John of Jerusalem	II*	295 m
War memorial at St John of Jerusalem Church	II	307 m
Wall Around Churchyard of St John of Jerusalem	II	309 m
Wall to East of Number 3, Monger House	II	359 m
Monger House	II	374 m
4-7, Church Crescent E9	II	400 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School) listed?

Yes. Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1235554, first listed on 4 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former French Protestant Hospital (later Cardinal Pole School)?

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