GP surgery in Bradford

Ashcroft Surgery

Newlands Way, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD10 0JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,998 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% 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 Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 27th of 44 in Bradford Based on 95 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone23
  • Easy to contact online14
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen78
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 40% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 20%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 9% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 83%
Needs were met 93% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 3pm to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Newlands Way, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD10 0JE
Phone
01274 612279
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Five Lane Ends PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 5 October 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

8,998registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression17.0%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking20.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Ashcroft Surgerythis surgery2047%72%Yes
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Eccleshill Village Surgery is 0.6 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashcroft Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashcroft Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 612279.

How do patients rate Ashcroft Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Ashcroft Surgery 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 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashcroft Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashcroft Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Ashcroft Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 3pm to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashcroft Surgery?

Call 01274 612279. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Newlands Way, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD10 0JE.

How many patients are registered at Ashcroft Surgery?

Around 8,998 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Five Lane Ends PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.