Grade II* listed · Cheltenham

Former Francis Close College Old Practising School

Former Francis Close College Old Practising School is a Grade II* listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 5 May 1972. It is one of 59 Grade II* entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 26% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Francis Close College Old Practising School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1387896
Date first listed	5 May 1972
Local planning authority	Cheltenham
Location	51.90667, -2.07955 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387896

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Francis Close College Old Practising School

Name	Grade	Distance
Chapel to former St Paul's College	II	83 m
Francis Close Hall	II*	84 m
Railings Walls Gates and Gate Piers to Church of St Paul	II	140 m
War Memorial in St Paul's Churchyard	II	151 m
Former Entrance Lodge, Gates and Boundary Wall to St Pauls College	II	157 m
Church of St Paul	II*	169 m
St Pauls Community Centre	II	172 m
29 31 and 33, Larput Place	II	186 m
Dunalley House	II	249 m
Kings Court and Attached Gates	II	291 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Francis Close College Old Practising School listed?

Yes. Former Francis Close College Old Practising School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1387896, first listed on 5 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Francis Close College Old Practising School?

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