Best and Worst NHS GPs in Chippenham
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The best GP in Chippenham is Rowden Surgery, followed by Lodge Surgery and Porch Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 8 GP practices in Chippenham, with a combined 102,438 registered patients. Of these, 48,995 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (48%).
Extending this to five miles, 83,345 patients have a better-rated GP available (81%).
Out of the 8 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 1 as 'outstanding' and 7 as 'good'.
Nationally, 5% of GPs are rated outstanding, while 86% are rated good, 5% as requires improvement and 1% as inadequate.
In terms of patient satisfaction, 80% of patients in Chippenham say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 61% at Patford House Partnership to 100% at Rowden Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Chippenham:
| Rank | Name | Address | CQC Overall Rating | Patients with good overall experience of the GP practice | Patients with good experience contacting the GP practice | Patients per FTE GP | HealthSay Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowden Surgery | Rowden Surgery, Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2SB | Outstanding | 88% | 88% | 1,595 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Lodge Surgery | The Lodge Surgery, Lodge Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3SY | Good | 87% | 84% | 1,321 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Porch Surgery | The Porch Surgery, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DL | Good | 85% | 82% | 1,431 | 84/100 |
| 4 | Northlands Surgery | Northlands Surgery, North Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0HH | Good | 83% | 66% | 2,155 | 78/100 |
| 5 | Tinkers Lane Surgery | Tinkers Lane Surgery, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7AT | Good | 74% | 76% | 1,361 | 75/100 |
| 6 | New Court Surgery | New Court Surgery, Borough Fields, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AX | Good | 78% | 63% | 2,055 | 74/100 |
| 7 | Hathaway Surgery | Hathaway Surgery, Middlefield Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6GT | Good | 79% | 60% | 1,236 | 73/100 |
| 8 | Patford House Partnership | Patford House Surgery, 8A Patford Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0EF | Good | 66% | 50% | 3,468 | 61/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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