GP surgery in South Gloucestershire

Almondsbury Surgery

Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,917 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in South Gloucestershire Based on 120 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 42

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed19
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time88

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away28%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 86% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS
Phone
01454 613161
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Severnvale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81127 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Pilning Surgery
Northwick Road, Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JF

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 May 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,917registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity12.1%13.9%
Smoking6.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Almondsbury Surgerythis surgery3663%78%Yes
Concord Medical CentreBristol, BS34 6BQ1.8 miles938%62%Yes
Stokes Medical GroupBristol, BS34 8UE2.7 miles4544%82%Yes
Pioneer Medical GroupBristol, BS10 6SP3.5 miles3665%73%Yes
Frome Valley Medical CentreBristol, BS36 2DE3.7 miles4629%82%Yes
Mvmg - Monks ParkBristol, BS7 0UE3.9 miles4459%81%Yes
Greenway Community PracticeBristol, BS10 6AF4.1 miles8985%94%Yes
St Mary Street SurgeryBristol, BS35 2AT4.2 miles7574%86%Yes
Horfield Health CentreBristol, BS7 9RR4.4 miles1956%71%Yes
Westbury on Trym Primary Care CentreBristol, BS9 3AA4.6 miles5857%86%Yes

Frome Valley Medical Centre is 3.7 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Almondsbury Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Almondsbury Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01454 613161.

How do patients rate Almondsbury Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Almondsbury Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% 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 Almondsbury Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Almondsbury Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Almondsbury Surgery?

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 8 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Almondsbury Surgery?

Call 01454 613161. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS.

Does Almondsbury Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Almondsbury Surgery also runs Pilning Surgery (Northwick Road, Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Almondsbury Surgery?

Around 5,917 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Severnvale PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.