Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Secondary School Building, the German School

Secondary School Building, the German School is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 6 October 2017. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 100% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Secondary School Building, the German School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1447139
Date first listed	6 October 2017
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.44485, -0.30649 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1447139

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Secondary School Building, the German School

Name	Grade	Distance
Douglas House	II*	97 m
Garden Cottage Stables to Douglas House	II	141 m
Ham House Gatehouse and Attached and Associated Gatepiers	II	200 m
The Manor House	II	243 m
The Cottage	II	244 m
The Navigator'S House	II	247 m
Cecil House	II	247 m
Glen Cottage	II	251 m
Avenue Lodge Farm Lodge	II	259 m
Watchman'S Box and Village Lock Up	II	261 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Secondary School Building, the German School listed?

Yes. Secondary School Building, the German School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1447139, first listed on 6 October 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Secondary School Building, the German School?

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