Grade II listed · West Lancashire

St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House

St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 1 March 1993. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 78% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297319
Date first listed	1 March 1993
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.56249, -2.84346 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297319

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House, 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 St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House

Name	Grade	Distance
Deans Farmhouse	II	112 m
Lund'S Farmhouse	II	198 m
Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Lund'S Farmhouse	II	213 m
Mawdesleys Farmhouse with Attached Barn	II	537 m
Barn Approximately 15 Metres West of Ottershead Farmhouse	II	582 m
Ottershead Farmhouse	II	605 m
Darbyshire'S Farmhouse	II	611 m
Brighouse Green Farmhouse	II	676 m
The Old Vicarage	II	705 m
Heyes Farmhouse	II	760 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House listed?

Yes. St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297319, first listed on 1 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St James Church of England School with Attached Masters House?

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