Grade I listed · Coventry

The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)

The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel) is a Grade I listed building in Coventry, first listed on 5 February 1955. It is one of 19 Grade I entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 1% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1320431
Date first listed	5 February 1955
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.41068, -1.51071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1320431

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall and Gates on West Side of Lady Herberts Garden from Cook Street Gate to Swanswell Gate	II	178 m
Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate	I	190 m
Former Ribbon Factory and Office	II	192 m
Southern Block at Lady Herberts Homes	II	196 m
Gateway and Boundary Wall at Swanswell Entrance to Lady Herberts Garden	II	197 m
Northern Block at Lady Herberts Homes	II	202 m
Former Blue Coat School	II*	205 m
City Gate	I	217 m
3-5 Priory Row	II*	220 m
Garden Shelter and Platform 50m North-East of Lady Herberts Homes	II	226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel) listed?

Yes. The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1320431, first listed on 5 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)?

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