Best and Worst NHS GPs in Grantham and Bourne
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The best GP in Grantham and Bourne is Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice, followed by Long Bennington Medical Centre and The New Springwells Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 11 GP practices in Grantham and Bourne, with a combined 113,540 registered patients. Of these, 53,491 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (47%).
Out of the 11 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 2 as 'outstanding' and 9 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, 78% of patients in Grantham and Bourne say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 65% at St. Johns Medical Centre to 100% at Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Grantham and Bourne:
| 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 | Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice | 12 Ermine Street, Ancaster, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3PP | Outstanding | 89% | 90% | 902 | 100/100 |
| 2 | Long Bennington Medical Centre | The Medical Centre, 10 Valley Lane, Long Bennington, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5FR | Good | 90% | 89% | 1,712 | 90/100 |
| 3 | The New Springwells Practice | The Surgery, Springwells, Billingborough, Lincolnshire, NG34 0QQ | Good | 92% | 84% | 1,382 | 89/100 |
| 4 | Millview Medical Centre | Millview Medical Centre, 1 Sleaford Rd,Heckington, Nr Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9QP | Good | 84% | 78% | 2,319 | 83/100 |
| 5 | Bourne Galletly Practice Team | Bourne Galletly Prac Team, 40 North Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9BT | Outstanding | 76% | 52% | 1,187 | 82/100 |
| 6 | Vine Street Surgery | Vine House, Vine Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RQ | Good | 80% | 74% | 2,383 | 78/100 |
| 7 | Hereward Medical Centre | Hereward Medical Centre, Exeter Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9XR | Good | 79% | 72% | 1,354 | 77/100 |
| 8 | St. Peters Hill Surgery | The Surgery, 15 St.Peters Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6QA | Good | 72% | 72% | 1,045 | 72/100 |
| 9 | Swingbridge Surgery | Swingbridge Surgery, Swingbridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7XT | Good | 72% | 67% | 1,275 | 71/100 |
| 10 | The Harrowby Lane Surgery | The Harrowby Lane Surgery, Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9NS | Good | 70% | 67% | 5,523 | 69/100 |
| 11 | St. Johns Medical Centre | St.John'S Medical Centre, 62 London Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6HR | Good | 64% | 68% | 1,416 | 65/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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