Grade II listed · Croydon

Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building

Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 15 February 1983. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 40% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294476
Date first listed	15 February 1983
Local planning authority	Croydon
Location	51.34350, -0.11929 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294476

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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 Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building

Name	Grade	Distance
Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church	II	463 m
Purley Library Including Forecourt Wall	II	480 m
Church of St Mark	II	796 m
Purley Bury	II	1.3 km
Former Lodge to Croydon Airport Terminal	II	1.4 km
Promenade de Verdun War Memorial	II	1.4 km
Purley Council Offices Including Attached Railings	II	1.4 km
Diving stage at former Purley Way Lido	II	1.6 km
Riddlesdown War Memorial	II	1.7 km
Woodcote War Memorial	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building listed?

Yes. Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294476, first listed on 15 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building?

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