Grade II listed · Dorset

The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School

The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 May 2000. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 98% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1380296
Date first listed10 May 2000
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.94714, -2.51826 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1380296

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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 The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School

NameGradeDistance
Second War Memorial at Sherborne SchoolII42 m
The Big School at Sherborne School. Lobby to the Big School at Sherborne SchoolII42 m
1 and 2, Finger LaneII60 m
Gospel Hall Including Dwarf Walls and RailingsII64 m
Chapel at Sherborne SchoolI64 m
3-6, Finger LaneII64 m
South West Classrooms at Sherborne SchoolII67 m
Abbey Close CottageII68 m
The North Block at Sherborne SchoolII70 m
Little KnappII72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School listed?
Yes. The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380296, first listed on 10 May 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Carrington Building at Sherborne Boys School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, 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.