Grade II listed · Calderdale

Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane

Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 7 July 2014. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 99% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1410047
Date first listed7 July 2014
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.71233, -1.86319 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1410047

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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.

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Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax InfirmaryII101 m
Royal Halifax Infirmary Blocks 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 10, 20, 22, 35, 38II165 m
Lodge, Boundary Wall and Gateway at Royal Halifax InfirmaryII182 m
Statue of Prince Consort in Heath ParkII311 m
Church of St JudeII445 m
Drinking FountainII501 m
Shaw Lodge Mill Weaving Sheds and Clock TowerII*533 m
Garden house at rear of number 27 Savile RoadII550 m
Shaw Lodge Mill Office BuildingII*562 m
The Lodge at Abbot'S Ladies HomeII569 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane listed?
Yes. Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1410047, first listed on 7 July 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School Lane?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Calderdale, 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.