Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Marion Richardson Primary School

Marion Richardson Primary School is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 11 December 2009. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 96% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Marion Richardson Primary School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393589
Date first listed	11 December 2009
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.51366, -0.04611 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393589

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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 Marion Richardson Primary School

Name	Grade	Distance
519-529, Commercial Road	II	65 m
Drinking Fountain	II	97 m
Raine'S Foundation School	II	101 m
495-517, Commercial Road	II	112 m
29-39, Albert Gardens and area railings	II	120 m
50-60, Arbour Square E1	II	124 m
Troxy	II	176 m
17-28, Albert Gardens and area railings	II	177 m
1-16, Albert Gardens and area railings	II	179 m
1-13, Arbour Square E1	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Marion Richardson Primary School listed?

Yes. Marion Richardson Primary School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393589, first listed on 11 December 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Marion Richardson Primary School?

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