GP surgery in Southampton

Atherley House Surgery

143-145 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,810 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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 88% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 19 in Southampton Based on 104 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time38

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 93% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
143-145 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FH
Phone
023 8022 1964
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southampton West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82115 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 January 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

5,810registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression8.9%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking19.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target43%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check55%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Common questions

Is Atherley House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Atherley House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8022 1964.

How do patients rate Atherley House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Atherley House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Atherley House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Atherley House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Atherley House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Atherley House Surgery?

Call 023 8022 1964. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 143-145 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FH.

How many patients are registered at Atherley House Surgery?

Around 5,810 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southampton West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.