Grade II listed · Winchester

West Downs School (Main Range)

West Downs School (Main Range) is a Grade II listed building in Winchester, first listed on 23 February 1988. It is one of 2,070 Grade II entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 94% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Downs School (Main Range)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1350753
Date first listed	23 February 1988
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	51.06208, -1.33339 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1350753

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 West Downs School (Main Range)

Name	Grade	Distance
West Downs School Hall and Chapel	II	46 m
West Downs School, Masters Lodge	II	66 m
Butterfield Wing, Royal Hampshire County Hospital	II	300 m
Winchester Prison Entrance Gate	II	400 m
Marlfield House	II	453 m
Wall and Fence of West Hill Cemetery	II	588 m
The Pagoda House	II	591 m
Milestone	II	591 m
Dawn House Including Attached Walling Steps and Railings	II	598 m
14 and 16, St James' Lane	II	609 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Downs School (Main Range) listed?

Yes. West Downs School (Main Range) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1350753, first listed on 23 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Downs School (Main Range)?

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