Grade II listed · Birmingham

Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School

Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 18 October 1949. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 0% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1343334
Date first listed	18 October 1949
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.56892, -1.82203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343334

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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 Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School

Name	Grade	Distance
School of Art	II	35 m
Church Hall	II	54 m
26, Lichfield Road	II	87 m
Moat House	II*	106 m
5 and 7, Anchorage Road	II	233 m
24, Anchorage Road	II	253 m
56, High Street	II	256 m
22, Anchorage Road	II	257 m
52, High Street	II	268 m
12, Mulroy Road	II	270 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School listed?

Yes. Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1343334, first listed on 18 October 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Front Block of Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School?

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