City and council area
GP surgeries in York
There are 12 NHS GP surgeries in York, serving around 232,748 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 10 are taking on new patients. Ranked 126th of 294 council areas in England.
All 12 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 | Front Street Surgery14 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BZ | 87 | 81% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Dalton Terrace SurgeryGlentworth, York, YO24 4DB | 78 | 79% | 89% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 3 | Elvington Medical PracticeElvington Surgery, York, YO41 4DY | 77 | 66% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Jorvik Gillygate PracticeWoolpack House, York, YO1 7NP | 71 | 59% | 92% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | The Old School Medical PracticeHorseman Lane, York, YO23 3UA | 70 | 71% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Unity HealthKimberlow Hill Surgery, York, YO10 5LA | 49 | 74% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | My Health GroupSouthfields Road, York, YO32 5UA | 28 | 38% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | York Medical Group199 Acomb Road, York, YO24 4HD | 26 | 35% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Haxby Group PracticeHaxby & Wigginton Health Centre, York, YO32 2LL | 25 | 33% | 68% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 10 | Priory Medical GroupPriory Medical Centre, York, YO24 3WX | 17 | 31% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Staycity York (Nimbuscare)2 Oak Rise, York, YO24 4LJ | – | – | – | Not rated | No |
| 12 | York GP Extended Access (Nimbuscare)Nimbuscare Ltd, York, YO24 4LJ | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How York compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 80% | 77% |
Areas within York
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in York?
Front Street Surgery has the highest GPScore in York, 87 out of 100 (grade A). 93% 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 York are taking on new patients?
10 of the 12 surgeries in York were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Front Street Surgery, Dalton Terrace Surgery, Elvington Medical Practice, Jorvik Gillygate Practice, The Old School Medical 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 York?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at surgeries in York said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 75% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in York rated by inspectors?
9 of the 10 inspected surgeries in York are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
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.