GP surgery in Bath and North East Somerset

Batheaston Medical Centre

Coalpit Road, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7NP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,696 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in Bath and North East Somerset Based on 116 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 95

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time46

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

97%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 97%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 92%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 78%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 97%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 86% 57% 87%
Waiting time was about right 96% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 99%
Needs were met 98% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 97% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 94% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 96% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Coalpit Road, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7NP
Phone
01225 858686
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bath Independents PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81027 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 July 2018

This rating is 8 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

8,696registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.5%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression9.8%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking7.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Batheaston Medical Centrethis surgery9787%97%Yes
Fairfield Park Health CentreBath, BA1 6EA1.7 miles8286%95%Yes
University Medical CentreBath, BA2 7AY1.9 miles7290%81%Yes
The Pulteney PracticeBath, BA2 4BY2.1 miles3653%75%Yes
Widcombe SurgeryBath, BA2 4JT2.6 miles5059%78%Yes
Bmi Healthcare Bath ClinicBath, BA2 7BR3.0 miles
Box SurgeryCorsham, SN13 8NA3.0 miles7471%88%Yes
Heart of BathBath, BA2 3HT3.2 miles7362%87%Yes
Combe Down SurgeryBath, BA2 5EG3.3 miles6556%84%Yes
Newbridge SurgeryBath, BA1 3PT3.6 miles9783%92%Yes

Common questions

Is Batheaston Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Batheaston Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01225 858686.

How do patients rate Batheaston Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Batheaston Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Batheaston Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Batheaston Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 July 2018).

What are the opening times of Batheaston Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Batheaston Medical Centre?

Call 01225 858686. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Coalpit Road, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7NP.

How many patients are registered at Batheaston Medical Centre?

Around 8,696 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bath Independents PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.