Grade II listed · Bradford

National School

National School is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 4 December 1986. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 86% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	National School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1283400
Date first listed	4 December 1986
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.83132, -1.95684 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1283400

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 National School

Name	Grade	Distance
Haworth Parsonage (Bronte Museum)	I	33 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II*	50 m
The Kings Arms Public House	II	51 m
Font in graveyard approximately 12 metres to south of Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	61 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 121	II	67 m
Steps, Gatepiers, Gates and Railings to East of Church St Michael and All Angels	II	68 m
The Black Bull Hotel and Attached Water Trough	II	77 m
Numbers 21, 25, 29 and 33 West Lane with Numbers 4, 6, 8 and 10 Shirley Street	II	82 m
84, Main Street	II	92 m
82, Main Street	II	92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is National School listed?

Yes. National School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1283400, first listed on 4 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to National School?

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