Grade II listed · York

Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing

Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 30 September 1992. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 83% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257801
Date first listed	30 September 1992
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95515, -1.12483 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257801

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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 Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Front Street	II	53 m
6, Front Street	II	100 m
8, Front Street	II	109 m
The Lodge	II	133 m
Gate Piers to Number 23 (Acomb House)	II	139 m
Milestone at Ngr Se 5739 5139	II	147 m
Acomb House and Railings and Gates Attached to Front	II*	154 m
27, Front Street	II	171 m
Acomb Manor House	II	196 m
The Hill Hotel	II	199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing listed?

Yes. Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257801, first listed on 30 September 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Junior School Building at Acomb County Primary School and Attached Railing?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.