GP surgery in Buckinghamshire

Ashcroft Surgery

Stewkley Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,693 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 21 in Buckinghamshire Based on 111 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 77

  • Easy to get through on the phone79
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment82

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed65
  • Doctors and nurses listen60
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 61%
Easy to contact via website 34% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 98%
Needs were met 93% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 27%

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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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stewkley Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NE
Phone
01296 688201
Website
www.ashcroft-surgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Bucks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82061 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 April 2017

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

4,693registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression17.8%14.3%
Obesity9.8%13.9%
Smoking10.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)81%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target90%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Ashcroft Surgerythis surgery8478%89%Yes
3w HealthLeighton Buzzard, LU7 0NE0.1 mile4945%82%Yes
Leighton Road SurgeryLeighton Buzzard, LU7 1LB2.4 miles1233%63%Yes
Dr JL Henderson & PartnersLeighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR2.6 miles2035%68%Yes
Salisbury House SurgeryLeighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS2.7 miles1241%65%Yes
Edlesborough SurgeryDunstable, LU6 2HT5.8 miles7268%87%Yes
Poplar Grove PracticeAylesbury, HP20 1XB6.2 miles112%45%Yes
Oakfield SurgeryAylesbury, HP20 1LJ6.4 miles8376%87%Yes
Westfield Road SurgeryMilton Keynes, MK2 2DJ6.6 miles4860%76%Yes
Bedford Street SurgeryMilton Keynes, MK2 2TX6.8 miles2047%72%Yes

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 01296 688201.

How do patients rate Ashcroft Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Ashcroft Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 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 6 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Ashcroft 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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashcroft Surgery?

Call 01296 688201 or visit its website, www.ashcroft-surgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stewkley Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NE.

How many patients are registered at Ashcroft Surgery?

Around 4,693 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Bucks PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.