Grade II listed · Sunderland

The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School

The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 21 December 1993. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 68% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279876
Date first listed	21 December 1993
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.89935, -1.39140 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279876

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall 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 The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School

Name	Grade	Distance
Westburn House (St Anthony'S Secondary School)	II	63 m
Lodge to North West of Westburn House (St Anthony'S Secondary School)	II	100 m
Piers and Walls to North of Westburn House (St Anthony'S Secondary School)	II	104 m
1-29, Thornhill Terrace	II	171 m
West Lodge, Tunstall School (Senior Section) with Attached Garden Wall	II	265 m
Numbers 1-6 (Consecutive) Including Coach House to Number 6	II	286 m
Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates	II*	425 m
1-15 Grange Crescent (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails	II	462 m
West Park United Reformed Church	II	473 m
5, Albion Place	II	474 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School listed?

Yes. The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279876, first listed on 21 December 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Croft, Formerly Tonstall School Tonstall School?

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