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GP surgeries in Paignton
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Paignton (Torbay), serving around 85,904 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 628th 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 | Old Farm Surgery67 Foxhole Road, Paignton, TQ3 3TB | 58 | 48% | 83% | Good | No |
| 2 | Pembroke Medical GroupPembroke House, Paignton, TQ3 2EZ | 37 | 33% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Chelston Hall SurgeryOld Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HW | 31 | 44% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Corner Place Surgery46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AH | 13 | 34% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Mayfield Medical Centre37 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5LA | 7 | 32% | 58% | Good | Yes |
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How Paignton compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 38% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 54% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 68% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Paignton
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Paignton?
Old Farm Surgery has the highest GPScore in Paignton, 58 out of 100 (grade C). 83% 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 Paignton are taking on new patients?
4 of the 5 surgeries in Paignton were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Pembroke Medical Group, Chelston Hall Surgery, Corner Place Surgery, Mayfield Medical Centre. 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 Paignton?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 38% of patients at surgeries in Paignton said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 68% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Paignton rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Paignton 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.