GP surgery in Daventry
Abbey House Medical Practice
Golding Close, Daventry, NN11 4FE
Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2024. It is taking on new patients.
How the score breaks down
Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works
Getting an appointment 24
- Easy to get through on the phone23
- Easy to contact online75
- Good experience of getting in touch44
- Did not wait too long for the appointment3
Quality of care 57
- Patients rate the surgery as good44
- Patients got what they needed63
- Doctors and nurses listen58
- Patients trust the staff55
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done10
- Meets NHS clinical targets37
- Children vaccinated on time53
What patients say
138 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
47%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
78%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 76% · 2026: 78%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 47% | 57% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via website | 69% | 58% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 62% | 54% | 50% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 48% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 40% | 42% | 17% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 32% |
| Waiting time was about right | 44% | 69% | 53% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 25% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 80% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 82% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 78% | 77% | 76% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 69% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 64% | 70% | 48% |
| Discussed managing condition | 48% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 138 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Golding Close, Daventry, NN11 4FE
- Phone
- 01327 877770
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Daventry PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K83032 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Monksfield Surgery
- 1 Wimborne Place, Daventry, NN11 0XZ · 01327 706606
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Outstanding |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 67% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 52% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 36 | 47% | 78% | Yes |
| Danetre Medical PracticeDaventry, NN11 4DY | 0.6 miles | 65 | 66% | 81% | Yes |
| Greens Norton & Weedon Medical PracticeNorthampton, NN7 4RX | 4.1 miles | 79 | 55% | 89% | Yes |
| The Long Buckby PracticeNorthampton, NN6 7QB | 4.3 miles | 98 | 91% | 97% | Yes |
| Crick Medical PracticeNorthampton, NN6 7TT | 5.8 miles | 86 | 90% | 90% | Yes |
| Byfield Medical CentreDaventry, NN11 6XN | 6.8 miles | 43 | 69% | 82% | Yes |
| Bugbrooke Medical PracticeNorthampton, NN7 3QN | 7.4 miles | 70 | 60% | 85% | Yes |
| Dunchurch SurgeryRugby, CV22 6AP | 7.7 miles | 94 | 82% | 97% | Yes |
| Whitehall Medical PracticeRugby, CV21 3AQ | 8.5 miles | 86 | 60% | 86% | Yes |
| The Saxon Spires PracticeNorthampton, NN6 8QE | 8.6 miles | 98 | 93% | 96% | Yes |
Danetre Medical Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Abbey House Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Abbey House Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01327 877770.
How do patients rate Abbey House Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Abbey House Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Abbey House Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Abbey House Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 31 May 2024).
What are the opening times of Abbey House Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Abbey House Medical Practice?
Call 01327 877770. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Golding Close, Daventry, NN11 4FE.
Does Abbey House Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Abbey House Medical Practice also runs Monksfield Surgery (1 Wimborne Place, Daventry, NN11 0XZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Abbey House Medical Practice?
Around 22,476 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Daventry PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Northamptonshire NHS area.
Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.