GP surgery in Wakefield

Chapelthorpe

Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7GP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,739 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 29% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 17 in Wakefield Based on 99 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 19

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good53
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen43
  • Patients trust the staff72
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

29%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 29% 57% 59%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 90% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 66%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 25 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7GP
Phone
01924 669080
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.chapelthorpemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Wakefield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B87020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 28 November 2025

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

13,739registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression13.4%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

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Maybush Medical Centre is 1.9 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Chapelthorpe taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chapelthorpe was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 669080.

How do patients rate Chapelthorpe?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Chapelthorpe said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chapelthorpe?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chapelthorpe as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Chapelthorpe?

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 25 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chapelthorpe?

Call 01924 669080 or visit its website, www.chapelthorpemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7GP.

How many patients are registered at Chapelthorpe?

Around 13,739 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Wakefield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.