Grade I listed · Great Yarmouth

St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School

St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School is a Grade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, first listed on 27 June 1953. It is one of 13 Grade I entries among 434 listed buildings in Great Yarmouth; 9% of Great Yarmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Nicholas (Priory) Middle School
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1245978
Date first listed27 June 1953
Local planning authorityGreat Yarmouth
Location52.61094, 1.72761 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245978

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Great Yarmouth will require for your works on St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Nicholas (Priory) Middle School

NameGradeDistance
Memorial to George Beloe South of Church of St NicholasII26 m
VicarageII*29 m
25, Church PlainII38 m
Sewell HouseII43 m
27, Church PlainII46 m
Church of St NicholasII*57 m
Headstone 15 Metres North-East of Church of St NicholasII61 m
Memorial to David Bartleman West of Church of St NicholasII93 m
Palmer Tomb 18 Metres West of Church of St NicholasII97 m
Statue of Charity in Courtyard of Fishermans HospitalII100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School listed?
Yes. St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1245978, first listed on 27 June 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Nicholas (Priory) Middle School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Great Yarmouth, 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.