Grade II* listed · Sefton

Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation

Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation is a Grade II* listed building in Sefton, first listed on 4 July 1952. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 1% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1257528
Date first listed	4 July 1952
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.48976, -3.02507 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257528

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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 Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Luke	II	157 m
121, Liverpool Road	II	221 m
123, Liverpool Road	II	228 m
Cross	II	313 m
No. 137 Liverpool Road	II	362 m
The Crows Nest Public House	II	464 m
37, Victoria Road	II	484 m
Great Crosby and Blundellsands War Memorial	II	487 m
28 and 30, Moor Lane	II	513 m
32 and 34, Moor Lane	II	523 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation listed?

Yes. Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1257528, first listed on 4 July 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation?

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