Town in Bath and North East Somerset
GP surgeries in Bath
There are 10 NHS GP surgeries in Bath (Bath and North East Somerset), serving around 116,564 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 9 are taking on new patients. Ranked 116th of 726 towns in England.
All 10 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newbridge Surgery129 Newbridge Hill, Bath, BA1 3PT | 97 | 83% | 92% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | St. Michael's SurgeryWalwyn Close, Bath, BA2 1ER | 91 | 88% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Fairfield Park Health CentreTyning Lane, Bath, BA1 6EA | 82 | 86% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Heart of Bath45 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3HT | 73 | 62% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | University Medical CentreQuarry House, Bath, BA2 7AY | 72 | 90% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Combe Down SurgeryCombe Down House, Bath, BA2 5EG | 65 | 56% | 84% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 7 | Widcombe Surgery3-4 Widcombe Parade, Bath, BA2 4JT | 50 | 59% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | The Pulteney Practice35 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4BY | 36 | 53% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Rush Hill Surgery20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH | 28 | 60% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Bmi Healthcare Bath ClinicClaverton Down Road, Bath, BA2 7BR | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Bath compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 70% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Bath?
Newbridge Surgery has the highest GPScore in Bath, 97 out of 100 (grade A). 92% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Bath are taking on new patients?
9 of the 10 surgeries in Bath were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Newbridge Surgery, St. Michael's Surgery, Fairfield Park Health Centre, Heart of Bath, University Medical Centre and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Bath?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at surgeries in Bath said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 81% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Bath rated by inspectors?
9 of the 9 inspected surgeries in Bath are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.