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GP surgeries in West Thornton
There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in West Thornton (Croydon), serving around 29,350 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about 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 | Leander Family Practice949 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JE | 33 | 52% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Thornton Road & Valley Park SurgeryHealthy Living Centre, Croydon, CR0 4YD | 31 | 61% | 72% | Good | Yes |
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How West Thornton compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 57% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 75% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in West Thornton
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in West Thornton?
Leander Family Practice has the highest GPScore in West Thornton, 33 out of 100 (grade D). 79% 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 West Thornton are taking on new patients?
2 of the 2 surgeries in West Thornton were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Leander Family Practice, Thornton Road & Valley Park 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 West Thornton?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at surgeries in West Thornton said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 69% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in West Thornton rated by inspectors?
2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in West Thornton 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.