Grade II listed · Greenwich

Former Infant School

Former Infant School is a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 21 May 1999. It is one of 466 Grade II entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 92% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Infant School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387279
Date first listed	21 May 1999
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.48388, 0.06999 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387279

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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 Infant School

Name	Grade	Distance
Fox Hill Junior School	II	208 m
Wall to South East of Connaught Barracks	II	439 m
8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial	II	451 m
Connaught Barracks, south western part	II	480 m
Chapel of St George (Ruin)	II	502 m
Overthrow Lamp Approximately 50 Metres West of Lantern House (Former Connaught Barracks), Connaught Mews	II	503 m
108, Plumstead Common Road Se18	II	515 m
South African War Memorial	II	527 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Opposite Woolwich Barracks	II	528 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Peter	II	529 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Infant School listed?

Yes. Former Infant School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387279, first listed on 21 May 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Infant School?

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