It’s difficult to imagine living in the same sort of building as you went to school.

But old school buildings make a great place to live. They have a lot going for them, with high ceilings, huge windows and bags of character being just the start.

We’ve been through the listings to find five of the best school house conversions currently for sale on Rightmove, ranging from a converted Welsh schoolhouse to a former grammar school refectory in Bury St Edmunds.

Are you ready to go back to school? Let’s have a look at some incredible school conversions that are on the market right now…

Top-floor maisonette in Grade II listed school building

This converted Victorian schoolhouse in Bideford has been transformed into a beautiful three-bedroom maisonette occupying the top two floors of the building. Original sash windows and herringbone parquet flooring bring warmth and character to the open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, which offers plenty of room for entertaining.

The master bedroom sits on the upper level and looks down over the living space below, creating a real sense of openness throughout the home. Outside, residents share wonderfully kept grounds surrounding the Grade II listed building, complete with a hidden pond garden.

Cathedral views from a former school refectory

Once part of King Edward VI Grammar School, this grand triple-aspect living space now forms the heart of a three-bedroom apartment in Bury St Edmunds. The late-19th century arts and crafts style building has been completely refurbished by its current owner, with a new fitted kitchen, lime-washed oak floors and a newly installed lift adding modern convenience to a building steeped in history.

Outside, there’s a beautifully maintained communal garden. All of this is just a short stroll from the historic town centre, with views stretching towards the cathedral tower in the distance.

Set within the Conwy Valley with panoramic views, this former schoolhouse retains the timeless character of the original stone building. Behind electric gates, the four-bedroom home opens onto a private, compound-style setting complete with landscaped gardens, terraces and a garage.

Inside, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams sit alongside a luxurious guest suite and high-spec finishes throughout.

A Gothic-inspired games room lies behind chapel-style doors

This former Victorian schoolhouse in Riddings, Derbyshire, dates all the way back to 1876. It has recently undergone an extensive renovation while keeping its Gothic windows, exposed timber beams and chapel-style doors fully intact.

The standout feature is a spectacular split-level games room with vaulted ceilings that celebrate the building’s heritage in style.

There are four double bedrooms, three of which have en-suites. Underfloor heating keeps your feet warm throughout the ground floor, which opens out onto landscaped grounds. The property comes complete with a gated driveway and three useful outbuildings.

This Grade II listed former village schoolhouse in Great Hallingbury is a definied by Jacobean-inspired brick detailing and a striking layout. The property dates from around 1856 and starts with a vaulted recpetion hall that leads through to several more elegant reception rooms.

The standout Great Hall offers an impressive informal living space to the rear of the building – this is a stunning open aspect room that serves as the hub of the home. Four well-proportioned bedrooms complete the first floor, and the gardens wrap around three sides of the house to offer uninterrupted views stretching across the surrounding farmland.