Best and Worst NHS GPs in Rutland and Stamford
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The best GP in Rutland and Stamford is Market Cross Surgery, followed by The Glenside Country Practice and The Uppingham Surgery. This is based on our composite score which combines Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and patient satisfaction survey results.
In total, there are 9 GP practices in Rutland and Stamford, with a combined 88,504 registered patients. Of these, 0 patients have a better-rated GP within just two miles of their current practice (0%).
Extending this to five miles, 6,175 patients have a better-rated GP available (7%).
Out of the 9 practices with an overall care quality rating, the CQC rates 8 as 'good' and 1 as 'requires improvement'.
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, 66% of patients in Rutland and Stamford say they have a good or better overall experience at their GP practice, varying from 37% at Lakeside Healthcare Stamford to 92% at Market Cross Surgery. This compares to a national average of 74%.
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Full breakdown of GPs in Rutland and Stamford:
| 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 | Market Cross Surgery | Market Cross Surgery, Bourne Road, Corby Glen, Lincolnshire, NG33 4BB | Good | 92% | 90% | 1,360 | 92/100 |
| 2 | The Glenside Country Practice | Glenside Country Practice, 12B High St,Castle Bytham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4RZ | Good | 83% | 78% | 1,244 | 81/100 |
| 3 | The Uppingham Surgery | North Gate, Uppingham, Rutland, Leicestershire, LE15 9EG | Good | 82% | 68% | 2,967 | 78/100 |
| 4 | Empingham Medical Centre | Main Street, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PR | Good | 78% | 75% | 2,151 | 77/100 |
| 5 | Colsterworth Surgery | Back Lane, Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5NJ | Good | 77% | 78% | 1,709 | 77/100 |
| 6 | Market Overton & Somerby Surgeries | Mkt Overton&Somerby Srys, Thistleton Road, Market Overton, Rutland, LE15 7PP | Good | 76% | 69% | 4,385 | 74/100 |
| 7 | The Billesdon Surgery | Billesdon Surgery, 4 Market Pl, Billesdon, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9AJ | Good | 76% | 71% | 1,105 | 74/100 |
| 8 | Oakham Medical Practice | Cold Overton Road, Oakham, Rutland, Leicestershire, LE15 6NT | Good | 50% | 48% | 1,480 | 49/100 |
| 9 | Lakeside Healthcare Stamford | Lakeside Hthcare Stamford, Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1YA | Requires improvement | 51% | 34% | 2,084 | 37/100 |
Data as of 11 July 2024.
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