Charming former College of Art & Design and gabled offices in critical condition
Grade II-listed, 1895, H.C. Scaping
The Winteringham School, and the adjacent School Board Offices, were constructed in 1895 and 1901 respectively, to designs by H.C. Scaping. The later building, in a contrasting Edwardian Classical style, is noticeably more ornate, with a bowed oriel window and segmental pedimented dormers. Initially constructed as part of a phased redevelopment of Grimsby, on land provided by the Heneage Estate, the complex later housed the Grimsby College of Art and Design, before closing permanently in 1994. The buildings have been left empty and deteriorating since then and have reached a critical stage where urgent action needs to be taken.
Status Update / March 2026
Since appearing on our list in 2013, the school has deteriorated further, with the interiors now in a perilous state of repair. There have been several arson attacks, with the most notable, in 2022, raising significant safety concerns. The site has been cordoned off, but no tangible steps have been taken to stabilise or repair the building. Given the strength of many recent developments in Grimsby, including the Ice Factory, it is hoped that a developer will step in to save this important building for other generations to enjoy.