Grade II listed · Oxford

Ruskin College (1913 building)

Ruskin College (1913 building) is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 22 April 2013. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 98% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruskin College (1913 building)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1412747
Date first listed	22 April 2013
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75623, -1.26349 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1412747

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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 Ruskin College (1913 building)

Name	Grade	Distance
1, 1a and 2, Walton Street	II	45 m
4-15, Walton Street	II	57 m
Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Walton Street	II	81 m
Nos. 2 to 63, St John Street and 5, Pusey Street	II	105 m
Worcester Cottage	II	110 m
Worcester College, Gateway on Walton Street to the North of the North Range	I	118 m
Worcester College, North Range	I	127 m
Worcester College, Entrance Screen and Gates on Beaumont Street	I	147 m
Boundary Wall of Pusey House Fronting Pusey Lane	II	154 m
Worcester College, Main Block	I	161 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruskin College (1913 building) listed?

Yes. Ruskin College (1913 building) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1412747, first listed on 22 April 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruskin College (1913 building)?

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