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GP surgeries in Royton
There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Royton (Oldham), serving around 28,103 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.
All 2 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 | Royton Medical CentreChapel Street, Oldham, OL2 5QL | 34 | 60% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | The Royton & Crompton Family PracticeRoyton Health Wellbeing Centre, Oldham, OL2 6QW | 32 | 42% | 68% | Good | Yes |
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How Royton compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 50% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 63% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 67% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 70% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Royton?
Royton Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Royton, 34 out of 100 (grade D). 72% 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 Royton are taking on new patients?
2 of the 2 surgeries in Royton were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Royton Medical Centre, The Royton & Crompton Family 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 Royton?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at surgeries in Royton said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 70% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Royton rated by inspectors?
2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Royton 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.