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GP surgeries in Scunthorpe
There are 9 NHS GP surgeries in Scunthorpe (North Lincolnshire), serving around 95,576 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 365th of 726 towns in England.
All 9 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 | Cedar Medical Practice275 Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AB | 96 | 82% | 92% | Good | No |
| 2 | The Oswald Road Medical Surgery78 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7PG | 70 | 80% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Church Lane Medical Centre1 Orchid Rise, Scunthorpe, DN15 7AN | 59 | 64% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical CentreCambridge Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LG | 54 | 51% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Ashby Turn Primary Care PartnersAshby the Link, Scunthorpe, DN16 2UT | 43 | 54% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | West Common Lane Teaching PracticeDorchester Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1YH | 35 | 69% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Ancora Medical Practice291 Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AB | 14 | 34% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Cherry Tree Medical PracticeIronstone Centre, Scunthorpe, DN15 6HX | 12 | 53% | 65% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | The Oak Tree Medical PracticeIronstone Centre, Scunthorpe, DN15 6HX | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Scunthorpe compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 61% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 75% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Scunthorpe
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Scunthorpe?
Cedar Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Scunthorpe, 96 out of 100 (grade A). 92% 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 Scunthorpe are taking on new patients?
7 of the 9 surgeries in Scunthorpe were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Oswald Road Medical Surgery, Church Lane Medical Centre, Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre, Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners, West Common Lane Teaching Practice and others. 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 Scunthorpe?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at surgeries in Scunthorpe said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 72% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Scunthorpe rated by inspectors?
8 of the 8 inspected surgeries in Scunthorpe 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.