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GP surgeries in Canterbury
There are 10 NHS GP surgeries in Canterbury, serving around 188,259 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 10 are taking on new patients. Ranked 119th of 294 council areas 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 | Old School SurgeryBolts Hill, Canterbury, CT4 7JY | 89 | 72% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Park Surgery116 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5RE | 78 | 63% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Sturry Surgery53 Island Road, Canterbury, CT2 0EF | 75 | 76% | 88% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Whitstable Medical PracticeEstuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable, CT5 3SE | 73 | 70% | 86% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 5 | New Dover Road Surgery10 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AP | 53 | 59% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | University Medical CentreMedical Centre, Canterbury, CT2 7PB | 51 | 72% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Canterbury Health Centre26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3JH | 39 | 72% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | The Heron Medical PracticeHeron Medical Practice, Herne Bay, CT6 5NF | 34 | 56% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Canterbury Medical PracticeBridge Health Centre, Canterbury, CT4 5BL | 22 | 37% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Northgate Medical Practice1 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1WL | 18 | 35% | 72% | Good | Yes |
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How Canterbury compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 61% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% |
Areas within Canterbury
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Canterbury?
Old School Surgery has the highest GPScore in Canterbury, 89 out of 100 (grade A). 95% 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 Canterbury are taking on new patients?
10 of the 10 surgeries in Canterbury were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Old School Surgery, Park Surgery, Sturry Surgery, Whitstable Medical Practice, New Dover Road Surgery 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 Canterbury?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at surgeries in Canterbury said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 75% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Canterbury rated by inspectors?
10 of the 10 inspected surgeries in Canterbury 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.