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GP surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea (Tendring), serving around 54,087 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 493rd 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 | St. James Surgery89 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DA | 92 | 64% | 96% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | East Lynne Medical Centre3-5 Wellesley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3PP | 62 | 62% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Ranworth Surgery103 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NJ | 38 | 45% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | North Clacton Medical PracticeUnit 5, 7 & 8, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4TN | 7 | 39% | 60% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Old Road Surgery147-149 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AU | 2 | 35% | 57% | Good | Yes |
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How Clacton-on-Sea compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 48% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 61% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 67% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Clacton-on-Sea?
St. James Surgery has the highest GPScore in Clacton-on-Sea, 92 out of 100 (grade A). 96% 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 Clacton-on-Sea are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including St. James Surgery, East Lynne Medical Centre, Ranworth Surgery, North Clacton Medical Practice, Old Road Surgery. 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 Clacton-on-Sea?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 48% of patients at surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 67% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Clacton-on-Sea 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.