Grade II listed · Leeds

Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room

Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 25 April 1974. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 18% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375158
Date first listed	25 April 1974
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.79988, -1.54297 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375158

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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 Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall, Gate Pier and Gates to South of St Johns Churchyard	II	39 m
Church of St John	I	52 m
Thorntons Buildings	II	89 m
The Horse and Trumpet Hotel	II	99 m
City Varieties	II*	105 m
51c New Briggate	II	107 m
Bollard at West End of Swan Street	II	112 m
Grand Theatre Including Former Assembly Rooms	II*	120 m
Thorntons Arcade	II	134 m
88-91, Briggate	II	134 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room listed?

Yes. Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375158, first listed on 25 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Leeds Charity School & St John's Parish Room?

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