Best and Worst NHS GPs in Exeter
This article forms part of our ‘Best In Area’ series, where we look at the best-rated GPs for each constituency area in England.
The best GP in Exeter is Clock Tower Surgery, followed by Foxhayes Practice and South Lawn Medical Practice. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 12 GP practices in Exeter, with a combined 127,058 registered patients. Of these, 126,407 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (99%).
Out of the 12 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 4 as 'outstanding' and 8 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, 79% of patients in Exeter say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 78% at Mount Pleasant Health Centre to 99% at Clock Tower Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Exeter:
| 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 | Clock Tower Surgery | Wat Tyler House, King William Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PD | Outstanding | 81% | 86% | 243 | 99/100 |
| 2 | Foxhayes Practice | The Foxhayes Practice, 117 Exwick Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BH | Outstanding | 77% | 81% | 1,633 | 93/100 |
| 3 | South Lawn Medical Practice | South Lawn Med Practice, Heavitree Health Ctr, South Lawn Tce, Devon, EX1 2RX | Good | 91% | 89% | 1,393 | 91/100 |
| 4 | Isca Medical Practice | Isca Medical Practice, 38 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2DW | Good | 91% | 87% | 1,457 | 90/100 |
| 5 | St Thomas Medical Group | St Thomas Health Centre, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HJ | Outstanding | 72% | 76% | 1,879 | 88/100 |
| 6 | Barnfield Hill Surgery | Barnfield Hill Surgery, 12 Barnfield Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SR | Good | 85% | 95% | 2,309 | 88/100 |
| 7 | Heavitree Practice | Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2RX | Good | 86% | 88% | 1,421 | 86/100 |
| 8 | Wonford Green Surgery | Wonford Green Surgery, Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6NF | Good | 85% | 77% | 1,618 | 82/100 |
| 9 | Southernhay House Surgery | Southernhay House Surgery, 30 Barnfield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RX | Good | 83% | 75% | 1,715 | 81/100 |
| 10 | St Leonards Practice | St Leonards Practice, Athelstan Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SB | Outstanding | 68% | 59% | 1,684 | 79/100 |
| 11 | Ide Lane Surgery | Ide Lane Surgery, Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8UP | Good | 80% | 75% | 1,229 | 79/100 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant Health Centre | Mount Pleasant Health Ctr, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7BW | Good | 82% | 68% | 1,130 | 78/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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