Grade II* listed · Birmingham

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 23 May 2025. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 100% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKing Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1493391
Date first listed23 May 2025
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.50225, -1.92313 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1493391

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers

NameGradeDistance
1, Soho Road B21II160 m
5 and 7, Soho Road B21II160 m
3, Soho Road B21II162 m
34-40, Villa Road B19II164 m
9 and 11, Soho Road B21II168 m
42, Villa Road B19II179 m
Lansdowne TerraceII185 m
Church of St MichaelII221 m
47-59, Villa RoadII221 m
127, Soho Hill B19II226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers listed?
Yes. King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1493391, first listed on 23 May 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls with boundary gates, railings and piers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.