Grade II listed · West Devon

The Old National School

The Old National School is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 11 January 1990. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 95% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old National School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326239
Date first listed	11 January 1990
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.53343, -4.07019 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326239

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on The Old National School, 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 The Old National School

Name	Grade	Distance
Village Cross	II	26 m
Church of St Mary	I	46 m
Youlden Monument in the Churchyard About 3m South of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	48 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 6m South of South of Church of St Mary	II	49 m
Stuttaford Monument in the Churchyard About 8m South of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	52 m
Hancock Monument in the Churchyard About 2m North of North Transept of Church of St Mary	II	53 m
Light Monument in the Churchyard About 3m South East of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	56 m
Group of 3 Monuments to the Spurrell Family in the Churchyard About 1m East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	60 m
Herding Monument and Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 5m South East of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	61 m
Stable About 5m South East of Sampford Manor	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old National School listed?

Yes. The Old National School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326239, first listed on 11 January 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old National School?

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