Grade II listed · Harborough

Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls

Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 30 November 2009. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 98% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393541
Date first listed	30 November 2009
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.50200, -0.96953 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393541

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls, 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 Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
The Manor House	II	85 m
Bents Close	II	131 m
Langton Farmhouse	II	135 m
Row of 5 Tombstones to Saddington Family in the Churchyard to East of Church of St Andrew	II	155 m
Wall in the Churchyard to East of the Church of St Andrew	II	158 m
Church of St Andrew	II*	169 m
Foxton Lodge	II	182 m
The Old Vicarage	II	292 m
Schofield Farmhouse	II	517 m
Milepost Circa 47 Metres East of Bridge Number 62, Grand Union Canal	II	861 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls listed?

Yes. Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393541, first listed on 30 November 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Foxton Board School and School Yard Perimeter Walls?

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