Grade II listed · Wakefield

The School House (West Bretton Primary School)

The School House (West Bretton Primary School) is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 30 September 1980. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 50% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The School House (West Bretton Primary School)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1299994
Date first listed	30 September 1980
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.62057, -1.56778 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299994

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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 School House (West Bretton Primary School)

Name	Grade	Distance
84-96 Huddersfield Road	II	144 m
Maltkiln Farmhouse	II	238 m
25,27,29, Huddersfield Road	II	238 m
Principal Barn and Attached Farm Building to West Approximately 10 Metres North of Maltkiln Farmhouse	II	244 m
Stable Range Immediately East of Maltkiln Farmhouse	II	249 m
No 32 and Attached Workshop Range	II	284 m
24,26, Huddersfield Road	II	284 m
Barn Approximately 30 Metres North West of Estate House	II	306 m
Estate House	II	345 m
Walls, Gateways and Railings Along Front of Estate House	II	349 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The School House (West Bretton Primary School) listed?

Yes. The School House (West Bretton Primary School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299994, first listed on 30 September 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The School House (West Bretton Primary School)?

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