GP surgery in Enfield

Arnos Grove Medical Centr

269 Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1BD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,259 patients

Scores 17 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 17% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 16 in Enfield Based on 98 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online14
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 15

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets45
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 40% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 82%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 56%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 84%
Needs were met 89% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 1 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
269 Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1BD
Phone
020 8368 4455
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Enfield South West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85700 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 January 2025

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

8,259registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma3.7%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression10.5%14.3%
Obesity11.4%13.9%
Smoking17.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Bounds Green Group Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 40 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Arnos Grove Medical Centr taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Arnos Grove Medical Centr was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8368 4455.

How do patients rate Arnos Grove Medical Centr?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Arnos Grove Medical Centr said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 17 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Arnos Grove Medical Centr?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Arnos Grove Medical Centr as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 January 2025).

What are the opening times of Arnos Grove Medical Centr?

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 1 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Arnos Grove Medical Centr?

Call 020 8368 4455. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 269 Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1BD.

How many patients are registered at Arnos Grove Medical Centr?

Around 8,259 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Enfield South West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North London 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.