Grade II listed · Worthing

Christ Church School

Christ Church School is a Grade II listed building in Worthing, first listed on 23 July 1974. It is one of 203 Grade II entries among 218 listed buildings in Worthing; 16% of Worthing’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Christ Church School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1263258
Date first listed	23 July 1974
Local planning authority	Worthing
Location	50.81253, -0.37339 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263258

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Worthing will require for your works on Christ Church 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 Christ Church School

Name	Grade	Distance
Humphrys Almshouses	II	39 m
89, Portland Road	II	42 m
90-94, Portland Road	II	44 m
87, Portland Road	II	48 m
83 and 85, Portland Road	II	54 m
116, Portland Road	II	67 m
Hare and Hounds Public House	II	71 m
118, Portland Road	II	74 m
77 and 79, Portland Road	II	74 m
Bentworth Lodge	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ Church School listed?

Yes. Christ Church School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1263258, first listed on 23 July 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Christ Church School?

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