GP surgery in Oxford

Bartlemas Surgery

The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1XD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,202 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 58% 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.

Average Scores higher than 49% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 14 in Oxford Based on 123 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed77
  • Doctors and nurses listen79
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 49%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 95% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1XD
Phone
01865 263120
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bartlemas.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
City - East Oxford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84032 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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 9 May 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

10,202registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression11.6%14.3%
Obesity11.7%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4949%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Common questions

Is Bartlemas Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bartlemas Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01865 263120.

How do patients rate Bartlemas Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Bartlemas Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bartlemas Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bartlemas Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 May 2017).

What are the opening times of Bartlemas 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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bartlemas Surgery?

Call 01865 263120 or visit its website, www.bartlemas.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1XD.

How many patients are registered at Bartlemas Surgery?

Around 10,202 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of City - East Oxford 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.