The Beneficial School, Kent Street, Portsea - Portsmouth, City of (UA)

Charity school of 1784 and 1836, now in use as a dance-drama school/theatre by the Groundlings Theatre Trust. An updated condition survey has been completed which has identified problems including with the roof structure and windows. Some repairs to the front elevation have been successfully completed with the aid of a Covid 19 Emergency grant funding. Historic England, Theatres Trust, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Architectural Heritage Fund continue to offer guidance to the tenant and owner to secure repairs, maintenance and management of the building.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE BENEFICIAL SCHOOL

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1271859

Local Planning Authority:

Portsmouth, City of (UA)

Site Type:

Education > College

Location

Building Name:

The Beneficial School

Street Name:

Kent Street

Locality:

Portsea

Unitary Authority:

Portsmouth, City of (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Portsmouth South

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Occupied/in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA