Grade II listed · Peterborough

School House and the Old School Room

School House and the Old School Room is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 24 February 1982. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 57% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	School House and the Old School Room
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1331531
Date first listed	24 February 1982
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.64127, -0.38443 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331531

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Peterborough will require for your works on School House and the Old School Room, 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 School House and the Old School Room

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	35 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	37 m
8, Tallington Road	II	40 m
Holly Cottage	II	43 m
Village Cross	I	46 m
House Occupied by Mr and Mrs De Pears	II	57 m
The Bakehouse of the Old Bakery	II	62 m
Vine Farmhouse	II	70 m
22, Church Lane	II	71 m
Barn and stable range adjoining south of Vine Farmhouse	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is School House and the Old School Room listed?

Yes. School House and the Old School Room is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1331531, first listed on 24 February 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to School House and the Old School Room?

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