Grade II listed · City of London

Main block of City of London School (Main front block only)

Main block of City of London School (Main front block only) is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 4 March 1969. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 24% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main block of City of London School (Main front block only)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358920
Date first listed	4 March 1969
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51133, -0.10591 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358920

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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 Main block of City of London School (Main front block only)

Name	Grade	Distance
Sion College and Attached Railings	II	42 m
9, Carmelite Street Ec4	II	58 m
Embankment Wall with Cast Iron Lamp Standards	II	67 m
Unilever House	II	71 m
Former Guildhall School of Music	II	91 m
Carmelite House	II	102 m
Statue of Queen Victoria at Approach to Blackfriars Bridge	II	111 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk	II	126 m
Drinking Fountain on East Side of Road at North End of Bridge	II	126 m
Blackfriars House	II	135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main block of City of London School (Main front block only) listed?

Yes. Main block of City of London School (Main front block only) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358920, first listed on 4 March 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main block of City of London School (Main front block only)?

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