Town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
GP surgeries in Christchurch
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), serving around 54,793 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 163rd of 726 towns in England.
All 5 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 | Stour Surgery49 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 1PA | 97 | 93% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Farmhouse SurgeryChristchurch Medical Centre, Christchurch, BH23 3AF | 76 | 84% | 83% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 3 | Grove SurgeryFairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2FQ | 66 | 71% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Highcliffe Medical Centre248 Lymington Road, Christchurch, BH23 5ET | 43 | 30% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Christchurch Medical PracticeChristchurch Medical Prac, Christchurch, BH23 3AF | 30 | 38% | 78% | Good | Yes |
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How Christchurch compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 62% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 74% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Christchurch?
Stour Surgery has the highest GPScore in Christchurch, 97 out of 100 (grade A). 93% 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 Christchurch are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Christchurch were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Stour Surgery, Farmhouse Surgery, Grove Surgery, Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice. 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 Christchurch?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at surgeries in Christchurch said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 80% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Christchurch rated by inspectors?
4 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Christchurch are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
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.