Town in Wakefield
GP surgeries in Castleford
There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in Castleford (Wakefield), serving around 37,216 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 370th of 726 towns in England.
All 4 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 | Henry Moore Clinic26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN | 86 | 74% | 88% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Castleford Medical PracticeWelbeck Street, Castleford, WF10 1DP | 60 | 63% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Riverside Medical CentreSavile Road, Castleford, WF10 1PH | 39 | 42% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Tieve TaraTieve Tara Medical Centre, Castleford, WF10 2QP | 5 | 32% | 65% | Good | Yes |
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How Castleford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 53% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 53% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Castleford
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Castleford?
Henry Moore Clinic has the highest GPScore in Castleford, 86 out of 100 (grade A). 88% 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 Castleford are taking on new patients?
4 of the 4 surgeries in Castleford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Henry Moore Clinic, Castleford Medical Practice, Riverside Medical Centre, Tieve Tara. 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 Castleford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at surgeries in Castleford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 69% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Castleford rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Castleford 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.