Grade II* listed · Newark and Sherwood

Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School

Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School is a Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 29 September 1950. It is one of 57 Grade II* entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 0% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1288060
Date first listed29 September 1950
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07639, -0.80666 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1288060

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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 Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School

NameGradeDistance
12, Appleton GateII15 m
Martin Forster HouseII*25 m
11 and 13, Appleton GateII36 m
15-19, Appleton GateII39 m
8, Appleton GateII45 m
War Memorial 30 Metres East of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII48 m
9 and 9a, Appleton GateII53 m
21, Appleton GateII53 m
1 and 2, Church WalkII54 m
6, Appleton GateII54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School listed?
Yes. Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1288060, first listed on 29 September 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.