Grade II listed · Reading

The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage

The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 16 June 2010. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 97% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393842
Date first listed	16 June 2010
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.44929, -0.97306 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393842

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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 Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Kennet Arms	II	112 m
72-76, Southampton Street	II	209 m
78-84, Southampton Street	II*	213 m
86, Southampton Street	II	217 m
92-96, Southampton Street	II	231 m
Rose Cottage	II	234 m
28, Southampton Street	II	241 m
St Giles' War Shrine	II	243 m
26, Southampton Street	II	245 m
63, SOUTHAMPTON STREET (See details for further address information)	II	246 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage listed?

Yes. The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393842, first listed on 16 June 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Henry Building at Katesgrove Primary School Including Boundary Wall and Former Caretaker'S Cottage?

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