Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House)

Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House) is a Grade II listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 5 February 1976. It is one of 2,950 Grade II entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 37% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1368183
Date first listed	5 February 1976
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.86637, -1.61712 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368183

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House), 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 Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House)

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Simon and St Jude	II	40 m
Lychgate and churchyard boundary walls to west and north and to west of former school	II	65 m
Inns Keep	II	360 m
Heath Farmhouse and Attached Barn to South East	II	472 m
21, High Street	II	489 m
23, High Street	II	495 m
Stone Porch	II	562 m
Cotham Cottage	II	568 m
Number 41 (The Terrace House) Front Boundary Wall and 2 Pairs of Gate Piers	II	580 m
Midland Bank	II	587 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House) listed?

Yes. Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1368183, first listed on 5 February 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Numbers 5 and 7 (Former School and Schoolmaster'S House)?

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