GP surgery in Cherwell

Bloxham Surgery

Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,099 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 83% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Cherwell Based on 122 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 86

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed91
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 98%
Needs were met 97% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 53%

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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 26 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES
Phone
01295 722788
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Oxfordshire Rural Alliance (Nora) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84058 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Harris
Hook Norton Surgery, The Bourne, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5PB

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • 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
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free 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 15 June 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

8,099registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.5%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression16.5%14.3%
Obesity8.6%13.9%
Smoking8.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Common questions

Is Bloxham Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bloxham Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01295 722788.

How do patients rate Bloxham Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Bloxham Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bloxham Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bloxham Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 June 2016).

What are the opening times of Bloxham 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 26 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bloxham Surgery?

Call 01295 722788 or visit its website, www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES.

Does Bloxham Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Bloxham Surgery also runs Dr Harris (Hook Norton Surgery, The Bourne, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5PB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Bloxham Surgery?

Around 8,099 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Oxfordshire Rural Alliance (Nora) 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.